- In force from
- Oct 11, 1:54 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 13, 12:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 11, 1:54 AM EDT
- Updated
- 3 times, last Oct 12, 11:06 AM EDT
- Office
- Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Number
- 3 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe
- Where
- NC
FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina...
French Broad River At at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania Counties.
.Excessive runoff from widespread 4 to 6 inches of storm total rainfall will maintain flooding along the French Broad River.
- What
- Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
- Where
- French Broad River at at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre.
- When
- Until late tonight.
- Impacts
- At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. Floodwaters continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad River and the old railroad bed. Floodwaters may inundate the shoulders of River Road near the Big Willow Road intersection. Floodwaters continue to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab Creek Rd.
- Additional details
- - At 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Monday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling gradually over the course of the week. - Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet on 05/16/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
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 should be issued late tonight before midnight EDT.
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