Lake Lure Dam overtopped as Helene floods North Carolina ...
WEB16 hours ago · LAKE LURE, N.C. – People living near a popular lake in the western North Carolina mountains have been urged to flee to higher ground as water has overtopped a dam Friday. Relentless rain from what was once Hurricane Helene has resulted in catastrophic flooding from Florida to North Carolina as the storm moves inland across …
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WEB1 day ago · Emergency crews in Rutherford County sent an alert around 11:38 p.m. Wednesday, warning that the Lake Lure tainter gates were operating above six feet and warned residents below the dam in low ...
Flood alert: Lake Lure gates at 26 feet and rising - Yahoo News
WEB1 day ago · The Lake Lure flood gates are currently operating at 26 feet and flood warning sirens have been activated, according to N.C. Emergency Management. Residents in low lying, flood prone areas below the dam should remain alert for rising water along the riverbanks. Severe weather sirens up and downstream have also been activated along …
Flash Flood Warning Lake Lure - wnctimes.com
WEB2 days ago · The NWS has issued a “considerable damage” Flash Flood Warning for areas south of the dam at Lake Lure. From the NWS: “The resultant floodwave will impact several areas downstream, including: River Creek Campground, homes in the Green Hill community, areas in the Cleghorn and Union communities, and Cox Rd. Residents are …
Lake Lure, North Carolina Home Page
WEBTown News. Tropical Storm Helene Preparations -... The Town of Lake Lure, NC has been monitoring the National Weather Service forecasts and their confidence in the rain amounts forecasted for our area over the next two days. The lake is being... Storm Preparation - Proactive Lowering...
Evacuation orders in place for Mountain Island Lake residents ...
WEB22 hours ago · For perspective, Mountain Island Lake is normally 96 feet in elevation with a maximum of 100 feet. As of 5 a.m. Friday, meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said the lake was forecast to reach 110 feet ...
Hurricane Helene | North Carolina to get hit with rain ...
WEB1 day ago · RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Helene is forecasted to cause significant issues including flash flooding, landslides, damaging debris flows, slope failures across steep terrain, and riverine flooding ...