Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:29AM EDT until September 27 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 3:29am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 11:30am
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Polk County in western North Carolina...
Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
* Until 230 PM EDT Friday.
* At 629 AM EDT, emergency management reported extensive significant
life-threatening flooding across the warned area. Numerous road
closures, multiple strandings and water rescues were reported
recently. In many locations, up to 11 inches of rain have fallen
in the last 12 to 24 hours, and an additional swath of heavy
rainfall is arriving from the south. This will result in imminent
catastrophic flooding in the warned area.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Henderson, Polk, and
Rutherford Counties. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
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.
Catastrophic damage to infrastructure and inundation
of homes and businesses. Many life-threatening
landslides. Numerous road closures and dangerous low-
water crossings.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hendersonville, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Columbus, Mills River,
Fletcher, Spindale, Flat Rock, Etowah, Landrum, Mountain Home,
Laurel Park, Tryon, Lake Lure, Saluda, Ellenboro, Bostic, Chimney
Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park and Bat Cave.
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.
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 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:
Henderson, NC; Polk, NC; Rutherford, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC