Flat Gap
in Burke County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.720 and -81.571 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 43' 13" and W -81° 34' 16"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:35 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:33 am and 8:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Discover Flat Gap

Flat Gap in Burke County (North Carolina) is a city in United States about 332 mi (or 534 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Local time in Flat Gap is now 07:35 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Flat Gap, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hickory Regional Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 56 mi (or 91 km), West. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Morganton, Lenoir, Newton, Lincolnton and Shelby. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

26°C (78 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hampton Inn Morganton

Address
4,7 mi
115 Bush Drive
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PLAZA INN MORGANTON

Address
4,8 mi
2042 SOUTH STERLING STREET
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Morganton

Address
4,6 mi
2400 South Sterling Street
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Plaza Inn Morganton

Address
4,6 mi
2402 South Sterling Street
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sleep Inn Morganton

Address
4,6 mi
2400A South Sterling Street
28655 Morganton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Raised Bed Garden Tour - Concrete Blocks and Railroad Tie Beds

Published: May 31, 2013
Length: 03:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

This is the May 31, 2013 update to our two year experiment with raised bed gardens. I have two garden areas - one made of concrete blocks from Lowes Hardware, and one made of railroad ties...


How to Make an Animated Travel Map - Premiere Pro CC

Published: December 17, 2013
Length: 11:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

This is the "Indiana Jones" or "Raiders of the Lost Ark" effect on a map. Only I do it in this video in a way that makes the lines follow established roads. There are a few hoops to jump through...


Nikon D3200 Video Test and Review - Valdese, NC

Published: December 02, 2012
Length: 32:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

A test of the Nikon D3200 video capabilities. I had borrowed this camera and had not read the manual, but within about 3 minutes I was enjoying the functions and learning to focus. The camera...


No, The Valdese ER Is NOT Closing

Published: July 30, 2014
Length: 03:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BlueRidgeHealthCare

As the first meetings of the Valdese Transformation Task Forces take place this week at Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge, a false rumor is circulating that the Valdese Emergency Room...


Oconaluftee Indian Village, Cherokee, NC

Published: May 21, 2009
Length: 08:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thegossagency

Oconaluftee Indian Village, Cherokee, North Carolina, 2009 TV spot, Cherokee culture.


McGalliard Falls - Valdese, NC - Beautiful HD Video

Published: December 06, 2012
Length: 06:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

Nice video of Valdese' McGalliard Falls. I shot this in 1080i in 2010. The falls is about 2 miles north of main street in Valdese.


Valdese NC Walk - 2 7k video test - GoPro Hero3+

Published: October 12, 2013
Length: 52:02 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

Testing 2.7k video at 30 frames per second with my GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition. I'm walking around downtown Valdese, NC. We see Main Street and the old Waldensian Presbyterian Church and ...


Severe Storm -Powerful Downburst 6-27-08 (Valdese, NC)

Published: June 28, 2008
Length: 53:35 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Doomfearkeeper

A short video of a severe storm that came through Valdese late in the day. The downburst only lasted about 30 seconds, but it did down trees and some other damage aswell..(NOTE: I do realise...


Valdese, NC - Tri-Cam Test - Tony Lee Glenn video idea

Published: November 05, 2012
Length: 19:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Lee Glenn

I got the idea to shot a multi-directional video while walking in Charleston, SC a while back. This is just a weird test, but video professionals might find it interesting. I'll be working...


Looking for storms (Valdese, NC)

Published: June 23, 2007
Length: 09:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Doomfearkeeper

Well got my camera working again, but the weather just didn't come through. Looked promising for awhile but nothing happend.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Drexel, North Carolina

Drexel is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,938 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 35.7572, -81.6067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Burke County, North Carolina, Towns in North Carolina, The Unifour

Rutherford College, North Carolina

Rutherford College is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,293. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was named for the college that was once located there, Rutherford College, which had been there since the 1800s. The campus was later purchased by Valdese General Hospital.

Located at 35.7458, -81.5286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Towns in North Carolina, The Unifour, Populated places in Burke County, North Carolina

Valdese, North Carolina

Valdese is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,485 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. One of the largest Waldensian congregations in the United States was founded in the town in the late nineteenth-century, now known as the Waldensian Presbyterian Church. The town was settled by immigrants from the Cottian Alps in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Located at 35.7433, -81.5586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Italian-American culture in North Carolina, Populated places in Burke County, North Carolina, Towns in North Carolina, The Unifour

Dye Branch

Dye Branch is a small creek that runs from Duke University's East Campus, through the Trinity Heights, Walltown, and Old West Durham neighborhoods of Durham, North Carolina. From its headwaters near the Food Lion on Hillsborough Road, Dye Branch (also known as South Ellerbe Creek) flows for three miles (5 km) through some of Durham's oldest and most densely developed neighborhoods: Old West Durham, Walltown, Northgate Park, and Trinity Park.

Located at 35.7459, -81.5709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Durham County, North Carolina, Rivers of North Carolina, Research Triangle, North Carolina

WSVM

WSVM (1490 AM; "1490 V-Radio") is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format, Licensed to Valdese, North Carolina, USA, it serves Burke and Caldwell counties. The station is owned by Bert Lindsay.

Located at 35.7342, -81.5678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in North Carolina, Radio stations established in 1961