Crime & Safety
Flash Flooding Leads To Water Rescue of 5 People From Business
A rescue crew pulled several people from a north Charlotte business as a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the region until midnight.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Heavy rains and flash flooding in the Queen City region overnight led to a boat water rescue of five people from a NoDa business in the 100 block of Atando Avenue Tuesday, Charlotte Fire said.
The recycling business became flooded when water rose in a nearby creek, reaching a depth of up to 6 feet, according to WSOC.
Rescue crews used a small inflatable raft to ferry the workers out of the flooded area.
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Earlier Monday, NWS issued a warning about the threat of potential localized flash flooding in the area. "Numerous to widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms will develop across the area this afternoon through tonight," NWS said in a hazardous outlook advisory July 23. "
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“The main threat from the showers and storms will be heavy to excessive rainfall, which could result in localized flash flooding, especially in urban areas along the I-77 corridor."
CFD, assisting occupants from a business in the 100 block of Atando Ave; flooding has prevented them from being able to evacuate. No injuries reported pic.twitter.com/4M4N6D4sEW
— Charlotte Fire Dept. (@charlottefire) July 24, 2018
Photos courtesy of Charlotte Fire Department
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