In North Carolina, can break through the dam after killer storm «Alberto»

A powerful subtropical storm Alberto, which claimed the lives of several people, still makes itself felt. Heavy rainfall led to landslides in North Carolina, jeopardizing the integrity of the dam at lake Tahoma.

The dam can not withstand the pressure of the arriving water. In this regard, the national weather service (National Weather Service — NWS) declared a state of emergency for the Central part of McDowell County, including the city of Marion. The NWS notes that the most serious flooding that McDowell County had seen since 2004.

«This is an extremely dangerous situation, — stated in the NWS warning. — To save your life, please listen to all the notifications about the evacuation of the district and take action to immediately leave the area!»

The evacuation will take place along the route of US 70, from Lake Tahoma Road and ending U.S. 221 Business near Garden Creek.

Management of emergency situations reported that on the evening of Tuesday, may 29, 6 miles (9.7 km) from highway 40 near Old Fort for a landslide occurred cork. And tonight in Marion in connection with the landslide, the building collapsed.

Aftermath of mudslide on I-40W. @WLOS_13 #WNCwx pic.twitter.com/71Gjwkg1ok

— Darren Botelho (@DarrenBotelho) May 30, 2018

«The consequences of a landslide on highway I-40W».

Emergency services conducted a rescue operation in the district, but the National Weather Service has not reported any injuries nor deaths. Early hurricane season has already claimed several lives in North Carolina. Victims of elements became a journalist and photographer for news channel WYFF-TV.

Storm Alberto landfall Florida Panhandle on Monday 28, may, reaching maximum sustained winds of 45 miles (72 km) per hour.

Flash Flood Warning until 10:45 AM for RUTHERFORD-NC pic.twitter.com/XVJGomKYPD

— NWS GSP (@NWSGSP) May 30, 2018

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