UPDATE ON AREA FLOODING
Charlotte, NC — Officials from area agencies have provided updates on current flooding conditions in the area. The most intense rain, 2 to 4 1/3 inches, fell in northwest Charlotte. More rain and possible flooding are expected throughout the night.
• Officials with the Charlotte Fire Department have gone door to door advising residents in affected areas to evacuate. • There have been 148 calls for service since 10 a.m.; 27 were flood response-related. No reports of serious injuries.
• Animal Care & Control have rescued several dogs stranded in yards with rising floodwater
• About a half-dozen houses on Prince Street in the Stewart Creek watershed had floodwater in their living spaces
• Dozens of homes had floodwater in crawlspaces and basements
• Most of the flood damage was to sheds, fences and cars
• Northwest School of the Arts on Beatties Ford Road was opened Thursday afternoon and staffed with volunteers to accept those displaced by flooding conditions. This shelter will remain open for as long as necessary.
• Residents whose garbage or recycling containers have floated away can call 311 to request a replacement
• Clanton Pavilion, the Littlle Sugar Creek Greenway - Metropolitan section near uptown, Irwin Creek Greenway at Frasier Park, Revolution Park on Remount Road and McAlpine Creek Greenway and Park are closed.
Flood safety tips:
• TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! Never try to wade or drive through floodwater or around flood barricades
o Just 18 inches of water can carry away an SUV or bus.
o The current in just six inches of water can sweep you off your feet.
• Don’t allow children or pets to play near creeks or streams when the water is rising or moving fast. Flood conditions can continue hours or even a day after the rain stops.
• Flooded streets, creeks and streams are very unpredictable. The water may be deeper than it appears and could contain dangerous debris that you can’t see.
