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MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA/WNCN) — At least two people were saved in a water rescue, several roads were flooded early Sunday in the North Carolina mountains, and five landslides closed roads overnight in McDowell County in western North Carolina, according to officials.
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Burke County Emergency Management reported around 8:15 a.m. Sunday that a water rescue of at least two people took them to safety near Morganton, behind Freedom High School near the Catawba River.
On Sunday, McDowell County Emergency Services shared the overnight impacts of continued rainfall brought on by post-tropical cyclone Isaias.
According to a release from McDowell County, responders were called to:
- Widespread localized flooding throughout the county, including flooded roads, overwhelmed culverts, and streams overflowing their banks.
- 5 landslides along the N.C. 226 North corridor in the Woodlawn community.
- Voluntary evacuations in isolated areas of the county.
The National Weather Service and Mitchell County officials previously reported landslides on N.C. Highway 226-A, near the county line and on Bear Wallow Road, near the Little Switzerland area.
In Burke County, officials said water over the road on Sunday morning closed NC 18/US 64, North of Morganton at Chesterfield Fire and Rescue. Travel between Lenoir and Morganton will need to use a detour, officials said.
Also in Burke County, Paddy’s Creek Road was closed due to flash flooding on the Old N.C. 105 area. Longtown Fire Department at the scene Sunday morning, reporting swift water and road damage.
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In Rutherford County, heavy rains overnight led to Lake Lure officials increasing the opening of the dam’s gates from 3 feet to 6 feet, resulting in additional water being released into the Broad River downstream of Lake Lure Dam.
There were also several flash flood warnings issued Sunday morning throughout the North Carolina mountains.
“Despite a challenging night, we are thankful to report no known injuries or loss of life. We call that a success,” said McDowell County Emergency Management in a statement. “We want to sincerely thank all of our emergency response partners who worked tirelessly throughout the night to keep our residents safe. From our 911 telecommunicators coordinating resources behind the scenes to our responders in the field, public works crews, shelter personnel, and supporting agencies, this was truly a team effort.”
As the severe weather warnings brought on by the storm expire, the county will announced it is closing it’s Emergency Operations Center and the emergency shelter it opened on Saturday.
Emergency service officials will continue to monitor conditions and respond as necessary to any issues on Sunday.
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