Flash Flood Emergency Declared In Parts Of Charlotte And Beyond
While Florence has been downgraded to a tropical depression, it is still causing a lot of issues due to heavy rain.
According to WSOC-TV, due to lingering rain and heavy downpours, a flash flood emergency has been issued for parts of our area, including Mathews, Union County, southeast Charlotte, and Mint Hill.
BREAKING: A Flash Flood EMERGENCY has been issued for southeast Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Union County. This means there is a threat to life and property --> https://t.co/ANbQPemuQe pic.twitter.com/BqWTGNKUPh
— WSOCTV (@wsoctv) September 16, 2018
The flash flood emergency should not be taken lightly, as your property and life could both be in danger.
Residents are urged to stay off of the roadways due to downed trees and flooding. Additionally, several local roads have washed out.
Matthews getting crushed with heavy rain. Sam Newell Rd. closed near Independence Blvd. McAlpine Creek flooding roadway. Part of the road is washed out. This is a main way to get into Matthews so likely will be a problem in the days to come @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/TSsBrqJxCQ
— Elsa Gillis (@ElsaWSOC9) September 16, 2018
A street has turned into a river. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/fO9mzxyo0m
— Chris Johnson (@siucjohnson) September 16, 2018
NOW @SUdelsonWSOC9 says there is a Flash Flood EMERGENCY happening in SE #Clt, Matthews, Mint Hill. That means unless you are fleeing water, DO NOT drive on the roads. @wsoctv
— Allison Latos (@AllisonLatos) September 16, 2018
Forgive the haze. Had to shoot this through a plastic bag to preserve the phone.
— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) September 16, 2018
Here’s a look at some of the FLOODING in Union County. This is near The Bridge restaurant on Indian Trail Fairview Rd. @wsoctv #Florence pic.twitter.com/ytvZOGlB3R
Almost 8 inches in this area... potential flood impacts at around 9” pic.twitter.com/mev7n8JYDw
— Jamie Boll WBTV (@JamieBollWBTV) September 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/CheatMtn/status/1041396211335536640
@wcnc secrest shortcut is flooded right at suburban estates pic.twitter.com/dmQgxPS5Lj
— Kenny (@littledeed) September 16, 2018
Major flooding- Nelson & Lawyers Rd near downtown Mint Hill. Irvin Creek is overflowing. Roads are impassable in some places #WCNCFlorence pic.twitter.com/3jkfLUjBI5
— Tanya Mendis (@tanyamendis) September 16, 2018
If there is water in or around your home, move to the highest floor of your house.
We have FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCIES in effect for portions of the Charlotte Metro area. This is an incredibly serious situation, seek higher ground now and stay off roads! #ncwx #cltwx #Florence pic.twitter.com/iEbdXFEoYs
— NWS GSP (@NWSGSP) September 16, 2018
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