# Flood Warning: Alexander, NC; Catawba, NC; Iredell, NC — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-10-12 20:58 ingested 2026-10-13 02:52

[original source ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)

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Flood Warning — Alexander, NC; Catawba, NC; Iredell, NC
Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff continues.

* WHERE...Portions of Alexander, Catawba, and Iredell Counties, along
the shores of Lookout Shoals Lake.

* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas including
residential yards, docks, and boat-launch areas is ongoing along
the shores of Lookout Shoals Lake. Residents should take immediate
actions to protect property adjacent to the lake and monitor
messaging from county Emergency Management agencies.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 857 PM EDT, Levels of the lakes of the Catawba River remain
elevated as water continues to move downriver following the heavy
rain event over the weekend. While Lookout Shoals Lake has
receded since Sunday afternoon, it remains at Action stage and
some flooding of low-lying areas near the lake shore could
continue through at least Tuesday morning.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. Please obey all barricades and heed any evacuation
orders from local Emergency Management officials.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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