Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:47AM EDT until September 30 at 12:40PM 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 Asheville.
* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate Flooding continues. Significant
flooding of commercial and industrial buildings along Riverside
Dr. is ongoing. Floodwaters are beginning to impact commercial
and industrial buildings along Lyman St. and between Lyman St. and
Depot St. Floodwaters have reached levels similar to those that
occurred during Hurricane Frances in early September, 2004.
* At 18.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Significant flooding is ongoing
along the French Broad River from Carrier Park to Woodfin. Most
buildings within the floodplain in this area are likely
experiencing significant lower-level inundation. Roadways
adjacent to the river including Riverside Dr., Lyman St., Craven
Dr., Riverview Dr., and Emma Rd. are likely impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM EDT Friday was 14.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Monday morning.
- Minor Flood Stage is 9.5 feet.
Moderate Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
Major Flood Stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.0 feet on 08/01/1952. The French Broad River crested at
14.55 feet on September 8, 2004 during Hurricane Frances.
- 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:
Buncombe, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC