Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:21PM EDT until September 28 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 6:21pm
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the
following county, Madison.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 916 PM EDT, Excessive runoff will continue to work through
the lower French Broad basin into the night. Remain wary of
lingering and ongoing flooding on the French Broad River and
select tributaries. Watch for areas were debris flows had
occurred earlier and be wary of tree, utility line and
building damage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Heavy rain had significantly increased 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.
Area Description:
Madison, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC