Strong Storms Prompt Flood Advisory For Charlotte Metro

CHARLOTTE, NC — A line of strong, slow-moving thunderstorms over the Charlotte metro could overwhelm urban and small streams Monday evening, leading to flooding, National Weather Service Monday afternoon. The advisory will be in effect until 8:15 p.m.

Charlotte metro locations that could experience flooding include The Plaza, Hidden Valley, Freedom Park, University City, Southpark Mall, Reedy Creek Park, Paw Creek and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, NWS said.

Heavy rain pummeled the region Monday afternoon, with 1 to 2 inches of rain falling in the metro, forecasters said when issuing the advisory.

"Heavy runoff is already occurring near the upper reaches of Irwin Creek, and Little Sugar Creek, and as this runoff flows downstream low-lying areas near Little Sugar Creek may flood near Uptown and eventually areas further south along the creek," NWS said. "Mallard Creek will also receive some of the heavy runoff and minor flooding may develop along it this evening."

Here is the National Weather Service forecast through the end of the week:

This Afternoon (July 26)
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday (July 27)
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday (July 28)
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Thursday (July 29)
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Friday (July 30)
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.