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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

 

Current Hydrologic Conditions

        Georgia | North Carolina | South Carolina

 

Current Hydrologic Hazard Products

  • Current Flood Watches: Issued when Minor, Moderate, and/or Major flooding of numerous creeks and streams is expected to develop sometime over the next 24-48 hours.

     

  • Current Flash Flood Warnings: Issued when rapid rises on one or more streams is expected to imminently cause Minor, Moderate, or Major flooding, creating a serious threat to life and property.  Flash flooding is expected to occur within 6-8 hours from the initial stream response to heavy rainfall and last for less than 6-10 hours once Minor Flood Stage is reached.

     

  • Current River Flood Warnings: Issued when Minor, Moderate, or Major flooding is imminent or ongoing along stream reaches with forecast services available.

     

  • Current Flood Warnings: Issued when slower and steady rises on one or more streams is expected to imminently cause Minor, Moderate, or Major flooding, creating a serious threat to property.  The flooding is expected to last well beyond the causative rain event, typically persisting for 10-36 hours once Minor Flood Stage is reached.

     

  • Current Flood Advisories: Issued when slow or rapid rises on one or more streams are expected to cause the stream to exceed bankfull and cause nuisance flooding of adjacent low-lying areas.

Lake Levels

  • USACE: Lake Hartwell, Richard B. Russell Lake, and Lake Thurmond

     

  • Duke Energy: Tuckasegee River Lakes, Nantahala Lake, Catawba River Lakes, Keowee-Toxaway Lakes

     

  • Georgia Power: Tallulah River System Lakes