Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 11:09PM EDT until September 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 8:09pm
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 5:00pm
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 Blantyre affecting Transylvania and
Henderson Counties.
Swannanoa River At Biltmore affecting Buncombe County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River At Asheville affecting Buncombe County.
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
.Devastating, historic flooding continues across the valley
following the historic 6-22 (twenty-two) inch rainfall resulting
from a stationary front interacting with tropical moisture followed
by Tropical Storm Helene. Much of the French Broad River is
currently cresting, but it will take at least another 36-48 hours
for rivers to fall back below Action/Advisory Stage. Therefore,
Flood Warnings will remain in effect for most locations through
Saturday and into Sunday. While conditions will gradually improve,
the floodwaters will leave behind tragic scars revealing the extent
of the resultant damage. Numerous roads will require days to weeks
of closure.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...French Broad River at Asheville.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Major Flooding continues. Devastating
impacts are likely ongoing from Woodfin to I-240 and Carrier
Park. Floodwaters are likely impacting residences as well as
businesses on the left bank of the river while significant
right-bank inundation continues and worsens.
At 23.1 feet, Record Flood Stage. This is the highest stage
observed for the French Broad River at Asheville since
measurements began in October 1895. Devestating flooding of
adjacent areas of the French Broad River Valley is likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 22.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 PM EDT Friday was 24.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday evening and continue falling to 3.0 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.1 feet on 07/16/1916.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Numerous roads across the French Broad River and Swannanoa River
valleys will likely be closed for several days to weeks due to flood
damage. Travel will remain very hazardous and restricted. Please
obey all barricades and curfews put in place to ensure your safety
and the safety of first responders.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
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 beforeSaturday afternoon at 200 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Buncombe, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC