Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 1:49PM EDT until September 29 at 1:08PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 10:49am
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swannanoa River At Biltmore affecting Buncombe County.
.Devastating, historic flooding continues across the French Broad
and Swannanoa river valleys following the historic 6 to 22
(twenty-two) inch rainfall resulting from a stationary front
interacting with tropical moisture and Tropical Storm Helene. Most
of the French Broad River and tributaries has crested, but it may
take until at least Sunday for rivers to fall back below
Action/Advisory stage. 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...Moderate to major flooding continues. This event has become
the flood of record for the Swannanoa River.
* WHERE...Swannanoa River at Biltmore.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Major Flooding continues. Devastating
flooding of the Swannanoa River Valley is likely. Biltmore
Village and surrounding areas in the Swannanoa River Valley are
experiencing the worst flooding since measurements began in 1920.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 20.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 PM EDT Friday was 23.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 2.2 feet
by Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.7 feet on 07/16/1916.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to
cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Caution
is urged when walking near riverbanks. Never try to cross a flowing
stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find
another route over 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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Buncombe, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC