Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 9:00AM EDT until September 26 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 6:00am
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the
following county, Haywood.
* WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 857 AM EDT, Rainfall continued to steadily pile up today
on top of last night's heavy amounts throughout the
headwaters of the Pigeon River. Continue to monitor flows in
both the East and West Forks through midday. If rainfall
becomes heavy again, flash flood warnings may be needed.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Canton, B.R. Parkway-Black Balsam To Mount Pisgah, Graveyard
Fields, Black Balsam Area, Mount Pisgah, B.R. Parkway-Balsam
Gap To Black Balsam Area, Sunburst and Cruso.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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:
Haywood, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC