GREENSBORO, N.C. — Most of the weather from Debby as it leaves the Piedmont behind. However, all the water that fell from the sky has to go somewhere and local rivers are likely to rise through Friday.
When it comes to big rainfall, water hits the ground and feeds into the small creeks and streams first. After that, the creeks and streams flow into the larger area rivers. This all takes time, so even after the rainfall is over it can take a day or two for rivers to reach their peak flood stage.
In this case, most of the area saw between 3 to 5 inches of rain. That's about one to two months worth in just a day. Obviously this is more than we can handle without seeing some problems.
What's the river forecast?
Most area rivers will continue to rise on Friday. This includes the Dan River and the Yadkin and the Haw River.
Haw River in Alamance County
The Haw River in Alamance County is likely to rise the highest. It will be at the high end of moderate flood stage, peaking early Friday morning.
It is likely to be out of its banks and flood some nearby structures as this happens.
Dan River in Danville
The forecast shows the Dan River rising in Rockingham County through Friday morning, but continuing to rise to moderate flood stage in Danville, VA on Friday afternoon.
