Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 25 at 2:05AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 11:05pm
Expires:
September 25, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Nuisance flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina, including the
following counties, Henderson and Polk and upstate South Carolina,
including the following county, Greenville.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated, including the North Pacolet
River, Green River, and their tributaries.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 201 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall will be light this
morning, but runoff from the earlier rainfall will result in
nuisance flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tryon, Saluda, North Saluda Reservoir and Tuxedo.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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. Turn around, don't drown.
When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides
threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1,
by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your
message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred
and the depth of flooding observed.
Area Description:
Henderson, NC; Polk, NC; Greenville, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC