Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 10:28AM EDT until September 27 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 7:28am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 11:30am
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR AVERY AND MITCHELL COUNTIES...
At 1028 AM EDT, Emergency management reported catastrophic flooding
across parts of Mitchell and Avery County, especially Bakersville
and the surrounding areas. Widespread heavy rainfall in excess of 7
to 10 inches has resulted in numerous road closures, flooded
bridges, inundated and damaged structures, and ongoing water rescues
across both counties. Mitchell County emergency management reported
that there is a shelter for those displaced by flooding located at
Mitchell High School at 416 Ledger School Road.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for across Mitchell and Avery
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. Extensive damage to
infrastructure, homes, and businesses. Significant
landslide threat.
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, B.R. Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, Altamont,
Ingalls, Minneapolis, Pineola, Linville and Bandana.
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 significantly increasing the risk of landslides,
especially in areas where slides have occurred in the past. Slides
can destroy single homes and other structures and large sections of
roads. If you are in the warned area, you should not travel, except
to move away from flash flood or landslide dangers. If you are in
the vicinity of a stream near the heavy rainfall, especially on a
mountainside, or at the base of a mountain or in a cove, move
immediately to a safer location.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Avery, NC; Mitchell, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC