Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 26 at 6:29PM EDT until September 27 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 3:29pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 12:30am
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
A Dam Floodgate Release in...
Southern Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
* Until 330 AM EDT Friday.
* At 629 PM EDT, Rutherford County Emergency Management is reporting
that the Town of Lake Lure has opened tainter gates to a depth of
16 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, Union Rd at NC 108, and Cox Rd.
Residents are urged to heed evacuation guidance from Rutherford
County Emergency Management and seek higher ground.
HAZARD...Life-threatening flash flooding. Heavy rainfall
producing flash flooding resulting in dam gate
releases.
SOURCE...Dam operator.
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...downstream of Lake Lure, Cleghorn community,
Union community, Green Hill community, Harris, and Cliffside
Instruction:
If you are in low lying areas below the Lake Lure you should move to
higher ground immediately.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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