* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE. Portions of eastern Rutherford and western Cleveland counties in North Carolina. * WHEN. Until 415 PM EDT. * IMPACTS. Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small culvert washout or two is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 1204 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated persistent light to moderate rainfall continues across much of Rutherford County. Storm-total rainfall of 3-5 inches has occurred since about 600am this morning, resulting in widespread excessive runoff. A band of heavier rainfall impacting the Rutherfordton and Forest City urban areas has shifted off to the north and weakened, but was responsible for another 0.75-1.25 inches of rainfall over areas that had already seen 2-3 inches of rain. This may exacerbate excessive runoff into rapidly rising small streams, including Cleghorn Creek. Additional areas of nuisance to minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the Advisory area. - Some locations that may experience nuisance flooding include. Polkville and Ellenboro. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
