Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:47AM EDT until September 30 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 6:47am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River At Marshall affecting Madison County.
French Broad River Near Hot Springs affecting Madison County.
French Broad River At Asheville affecting Buncombe County.
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
Swannanoa River At Biltmore affecting Buncombe County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...French Broad River at Marshall.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.3 feet, Moderate flooding continues. Most
buildings in the town of Marshall are inundated. Flooding at this
level is similar to the flooding that occurred on September 8,
2004.
* At 13.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Floodwaters in the town of
Marshall are at least 1.5 ft deep. Flooding at this level is
similar to the flooding that occurred on September 17, 2004.
* At 16.5 feet, Major flooding continues. Flooding of buildings and
businesses along Main Street is continuing and worsening with most
buildings having at least 2 feet of water in them.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM EDT Friday was 12.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
morning.
- Minor Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
Moderate Flood Stage is 10.0 feet.
Major Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.4 feet on 02/10/1946. The French Broad River crested at
11.33 feet on September 8, 2004 during Hurricane Frances and
at 12.72 feet during Hurricane Ivan on September 17, 2004.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
This is an incredibly dangerous situation. Rainfall and resultant
flooding has the potential to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Flooding may reach some areas that have not seen flooding in at
least 20 years. Many residents new to the region since 2004 may see
unprecedented flooding across the French Broad and Swannanoa River
Valleys. If you live or own a business in the flood plain, assume
floodwaters WILL impact your structures. Consider temporarily
relocating to another location if you live close to the French Broad
or Swannanoa River.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found
at www.weather.gov/gsp.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its
Action/Advisory Stage.
For detailed information including observed and forecast stages,
flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more,
please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Madison, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC