Thursday, August 28, 2008 — Driving precautions and flood warnings were heard all over the airwaves earlier this week as rain fell each day, causing several occurrences of high water related impediments across Stanly County and surrounding areas.
According to Stanly County Emergency Management, officials watched low-lying bridges and secondary roads. Every at-risk area is above water, and crews were to clean debris sometime between Thursday and Friday.
Stanly County Airport reports rainfall totals, printed at midnight each day, as follows: 1.81” (Wed.); 1.72 (Tues.); .11 (Mon.)
The North Carolina Department of Transportation still has barricades on the following roads: Hartsell, Bridgeport, Flint Ridge, Old Mill, Rogers, Booger Hollar and Sides in Albemarle; Hill-Ford in Oakboro; Gold Branch in Richfield; and Reeves Island near Misenheimer.
Gov. Mike Easley directed North Carolina damage assessment teams to areas flooded by remains of Tropical Storm Fay on Wednesday. Teams were to assess damage in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties, as well as some parts of the mountains and western Piedmont.
“Even though most of the rain is past, there is still a chance of flash flooding in low-lying areas near rivers and creeks, so people need to be aware of their surroundings and heed the warnings of local emergency officials,” Easley said Wednesday.
“Never drive on flooded roads or allow children to play in flood waters. Just a few inches of water can sweep a person off their feet and it takes less than a foot of water to float a car.”
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, the forecast for Thursday was to be scattered showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation was 50 percent.
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts from possible thunderstorms, were projected.
The chance of showers and thunderstorms was to continue Thursday night, staying mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation was 20 percent.
Friday’s forecast included a slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after noon and areas of fog before 10 a.m. Chance of precipitation was projected to keep steady at 20 percent throughout Friday, with a high near 88 and low around 68.
Weather forecasters predict a slight chance of rain early Saturday, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Staying mostly cloudy, with a high near 90, the chance of precipitation for Saturday was set at 30 percent. The possibility of showers and storms continues into Saturday night, with a 30 percent chance of precipitation and a low of 68.
Dexter Hinson can be contacted by email at snaponline21@carolina.rr.com.
Local News
Related Photos
-
Debris from flood waters covered the bridge on Booger Hollar Road. The road was still impassible Thursday morning.
Discussion
Storm rains cause flooded roads
- Local News
-
-
World War II veterans will gather at luncheon
Stanly Community College (SCC) will host its 9th Annual WWII Veterans recognition luncheon May 29 in the Webb Student Center on the Albemarle campus.
-
Stanly County Family YMCA Awarded $25,000 Grant from ALCOA Foundation
The Alcoa Foundation has awarded a grant of $25,000 to the Stanly County Family YMCA to help promote water safety and swimming skills through the 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program at the Y.
-
World's Largest Swimming lesson set for June 14
Stanly County Family YMCA serving as an official host location
-
Volunteers help United Way agencies, community during Day of Caring
On May 11, more than 80 volunteers gathered at various worksites around Stanly County to participate in the second United Way Day of Caring event.
-
City offers optional warranty protection
The city of Albemarle is introducing a new, optional program available to homeowners, provided through the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program administered by Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA).
-
Chamber members, elected officials help break ground on Richfield McDonald’s
The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce joined with local officials, clergy and business owners Thursday morning to break ground at what is to be the site of the fourth McDonald’s in Stanly County.
-
Manager proposes no tax increase; other rates may go up
Several changes are proposed for the upcoming budget year for Stanly County, according to County Manager Andy Lucas, who presented the recommended 2012-2013 budget during Monday night’s Stanly County Board of Commissioners meeting.
-
Sheriff’s Office arrests sex offender, says he failed to notify it of address change
An Albemarle man is facing sex offender non-compliance charges after he failed to notify authorities of his address change.
-
IAC receives GM award for third time
For the third time in four years, International Auto-motive Components (IAC) was named the Supplier of the Year by General Motors.
-
Police arrest 2 on multiple charges
Two individuals were arrested after stolen property was found at a residence in Albemarle.
- More Local News Headlines
-
World War II veterans will gather at luncheon
