The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Alamance County. Our area has the potential to receive 2 to 5 inches or more of precipitation this afternoon and overnight.
Excessive runoff can result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone areas. Areas that saw significant rainfall from Chantal will have a greater risk of additional flooding.
Please be prepared!
Here are some other tips to stay high and dry:
- Know your proximity to rivers, streams, and dams.
- During heavy rain, avoid underpasses, underground parking garages, and basements.
- Avoid hiking or camping if thunderstorms are predicted.
- Develop an evacuation plan for your family and be ready to take action.
- Don’t walk in water above your ankles; you can be swept off your feet in as little as 6 inches of rushing water
- Turn off the electricity and other utilities.
Monitor the forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings.