Flood Threat Lingers in Southeast, Appalachians

It seems like we've been talking about rain for weeks, as parts of the Southeast are once again dealing with a chance for heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding.   

In the last seven days, rain has doused a large swath of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, dropping up to 19" in some locations from the Florida Panhandle into the southern Appalachians, Tennessee and Kentucky.

Recent reports have more than 5" falling in Delaware, in less than 24 hours, resulting in flash flooding on Friday.

All this rain has saturated the ground and swelled waterways throughout the region, leaving some on edge as they keep a close eye on rising waters.

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Unfortunately, this will continue the wet trend into Saturday night, locally adding another couple of inches of rain and creating a recipe for localized flash flooding in areas that have already been soaked. 

If you encounter flooding while driving, never drive through the water.

Two feet of swift moving floodwaters can push a car (even trucks and SUVs) downstream and put your life at risk.

It's best to turn around and find an alternate route.

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