Charlotte, NC – Isolated flash flooding remains a threat across western North Carolina and the South Carolina Upstate through Monday night as scattered thunderstorms bring repeated downpours to already saturated ground.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall covers much of the Carolinas today, with a Slight Risk focused near the Triad region. Storms are expected to redevelop by mid-afternoon, with localized totals high enough to cause flash flooding in vulnerable areas.
Counties at greatest risk include Mecklenburg, Gaston, and Iredell in North Carolina, along with York, Cherokee, and Spartanburg in South Carolina. Cities such as Asheville, Hickory, Rock Hill, and Gaffney could see repeated rounds of rainfall affecting the same locations—a setup that significantly increases flooding potential. Low-lying roads and poor-drainage areas are most susceptible.
Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads, keep mobile devices charged, and monitor local alerts. Afternoon travel may be hazardous in flood-prone zones, particularly near creeks and underpasses.
Rain chances will taper off by early Tuesday, but additional alerts may be issued if storms intensify.
