Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 5:30AM EDT until September 27 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 2:30am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 10:15am
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Buncombe County in western North Carolina...
* Until 115 PM EDT Friday.
* At 530 AM EDT, Buncombe County Emergency Management is reporting
significant flows coming from the North Fork Reservoir on the
North Fork Swannanoa River due to the excessive rainfall observed
since last Wednesday. Additional significant flows are
originating from the headwaters of the Swannanoa River near and
above Montreat and Black Mountain as well as other tributaries of
the Swannanoa River. Rapid rises are imminent along the Swannanoa
River, resulting in major, catastophic, and potentially historic
flash flooding within the valley. There is an increasing
likelihood that this flooding will exceed the flash flooding
observed in September 2004. Prepare NOW and heed all evacuation
and other guidance from Buncombe County and local law enforcement
in order to protect your life.
* Additional torrential rainfall is imminent for the North Fork
Swannanoa River and the Swannanoa River Valley which will
significantly exacerbate developing Major flood conditions,
leading to the potentially historic rainfall anticipated.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Swannanoa River Valley below
North Fork Reservoir. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that may experience catastrophic flash flooding
include...
Downtown Asheville, East Asheville, West Asheville, North
Asheville, Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Biltmore Forest, Warren
Wilson College
A sheltering location is open at the WNC Agricultural Center.
Please monitor the latest guidance from Buncombe County governement
at https://buncombeready.org.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Heed and obey all guidance from Buncombe County government and local
law enforcement to protect your life and the lives of your family.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Buncombe, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC