Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:30PM EDT until September 28 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 6:30pm
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff continues.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the
following county, Buncombe.
* WHEN...Until 700 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 924 PM EDT, Remain vigilant overnight as locally excessive
runoff continues to work through the French Broad Basin.
Watch for ongoing road closures where high water is slow to
recede and also be aware of the dangers of encountering
debris flows in the higher terrain.
- 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:
Buncombe, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC