Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 6:13AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 3:13am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the following
areas, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens,
western North Carolina, including the following areas, Avery,
Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell,
Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford,
Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern
Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson,
Transylvania and Yancey, and Upstate South Carolina, including the
following areas, Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville, Greater
Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens,
Northern Spartanburg, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Southern
Greenville and Southern Spartanburg.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As a cold front associated with the remnants of Isaias moves
through the area, periods of rain will continue. High rainfall
rates will continue in short bursts this morning. Additional
accumulations of generally 1 to 2 inches are expected with
locally higher amounts. Rainfall tapers off behind the front, but
runoff from previous rainfall will keep high water levels in
portions of the area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid
onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very
dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action
quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides, especially
fast-moving debris flows and debris slides. If you live on a
mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near
a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm and follow
evacuation orders from local officials. Consider postponing travel
along mountain roads during the heavy rainfall event.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert; Avery; Yancey; Mitchell; Haywood; Buncombe; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk; Anderson; Abbeville; Laurens; Greenwood; Oconee Mountains; Pickens Mountains; Greenville Mountains; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville; Southern Greenville; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov