Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 9:14PM EDT until September 26 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 6:14pm
Expires:
September 25, 2024 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 914 PM EDT, Training thunderstorms with intense rainfall has
resulted in between 2 and 4 inches of rain across the area. Cane
Creek in Bakersville has rapidly risen and is expected to exceed
moderate flood stage. Additional creeks within the warned area will
likely be experiencing flooding as well. The expected rainfall rate
is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to
3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Spruce Pine, Newland, Banner Elk, Elk Park, Bakersville, Beech
Mountain In Avery County, Crossnore, Sugar Mountain, Seven Devils,
Linville Falls, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, B.R.
Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Grandfather Mountain State
Park, Altamont, Ingalls, Minneapolis, Pineola, Jonas Ridge,
Linville and Bandana.
Instruction:
Heavy rain is increasing the risk of landslides, especially in areas
where slides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you
are near a stream, especially at the base of a mountain or in a
cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in
streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is observed. When driving
along roads where the terrain is steep or rocky, watch and listen
for falling rocks, mud, trees and other debris.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Avery, NC; Burke, NC; McDowell, NC; Mitchell, NC; Yancey, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC