Davidson Co. crews monitoring Yadkin River for possible flooding
The National Weather Service is reporting that flash flooding is likely in Davidson County and now county officials are monitoring the Yadkin River for possible flooding.
The National Weather Service is reporting that flash flooding is likely in Davidson County and now county officials are monitoring the Yadkin River for possible flooding.
The National Weather Service is reporting that flash flooding is likely in Davidson County and now county officials are monitoring the Yadkin River for possible flooding.
The National Weather Service is reporting that flash flooding is likely in Davidson County and now county officials are monitoring the Yadkin River for possible flooding.
The Yadkin River is already rising above normal levels in Forsyth County. WXII 12 News Meteorologist Michelle Kennedy took the following photos of the river near Tangelwood Park:
Davidson County Emergency Services Director Larry James says that the steady rains in the county and the mountain runoff expected in the coming days when the storm moves north will likely cause the river to flood in Davidson County as well. James says that the river is expected to crest on Wednesday.
He also says that while emergency crews will monitor the river and be able to help move people to safety if necessary, residents who live near the Yadkin River need to be ready to move on their own as well.
“If the water starts to rise, it can rise quickly, don’t wait. If you need to leave your home, do so. If you need a shelter, contact emergency services and we could point you to the locations that we have designated for you to evacuate to,” said James.
Emergency Services officials say the county will open an emergency shelter at Carolina Memorial Baptist Church in Thomasville if necessary, but it has not been opened as of now.
On Friday and Saturday, more than 15 trees fell down in Davidson County and multiple power lines came down as well. More than 100 people were without power as of 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
One tree that came down landed on a home on Holloway Church Road in Lexington. No one was inside at the time.
“It’s definitely a concern and it should be for anybody,” said Charlie Winn, who lives near that home on Holloway Church Road.
“I wouldn’t want to see anyone down there get hurt or any of my loved ones get hurt.”
Meanwhile, some local residents say they are concerned the Yadkin River will spill over in Davidson County in the coming days. Florence Greene owns about 325 acres in Yadkin College and says the river has overflowed multiple times in the past during severe weather events. Her family operates a farm that grows corn, wheat and soybeans. She says flooding in the past has decimated a third of their harvest at times.
However, Greene says she’s hopeful that their crops will be fine by the time Florence moves out of our area.
“You always worry but then again, you plan on the faith that you’re going to harvest. My husband told me a long time ago, sometimes the river, which he called the snake, will bite. And you take a chance,” said Greene.