Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 26 at 12:03AM EDT until September 26 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 9:03pm
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
* Until 600 AM EDT.
* At 1203 AM EDT, Rutherford County Emergency Management is
reporting that the Town of Lake Lure has opened tainter gates to a
depth at or above 9 feet due to flash flooding above Lake Lure.
The resultant floodwave will impact several areas downstream,
including: River Creek Campground, homes in the Green Hill
community, areas in the Cleghorn and Union communities, and Cox
Rd. Residents are urged to heed evacuation guidance from
Rutherford County Emergency Management and seek higher ground now.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Torrential rainfall
producing flash flooding resulting in dam gate
releases.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding along the Broad River,
impacting campgrounds, homes, roadways and other
adjacent low-lying areas near the Broad River.
* Some locations that may experience Minor to Moderate flash
flooding include...
Lake Lure, Harris and Cliffside.
Instruction:
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Rutherford, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC