Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 5:49AM EDT until October 11 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 2:49am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Avery County in western North Carolina...
Eastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina...
McDowell County in western North Carolina...
Mitchell County in western North Carolina...
Eastern Yancey County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A
few flood- prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A
small culvert washout or two is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 541 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that the last axis of
heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Isaias is training
over the central Escarpment and northern North Carolina
mountains. This heavy rainfall will be capable of producing
0.75-1.25 inches of additional rain over the next 60-90 minutes.
This rainfall may exacerbate ongoing high flow and nuisance
flooding conditions and is likely to cause new areas of nuisance
flooding to develop. Areas of greatest concern include Flat
Creek near Black Mountain and Montreat, the Cane River near
Burnsville, Cane Creek near Bakersville, the headwaters of the
upper Catawba River from Old Fort to Pleasant Gardens to Lake
James, and Grassy Creek and the North Toe River near Spruce Pine.
- If rainfall persists or rates intensify over the next 15-30
minutes, portions of this Flood Advisory may be upgraded to a
Flash Flood Warning. Caution is advised near any stream or other
vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately if heavy rain
develops. Please have a plan in place should flash flooding
develop and do not hesitate to act. Please heed all evacuation
orders from Emergency Management officials.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Marion, Spruce Pine, Burnsville, Newland, Black Mountain,
Swannanoa, Fairview In Buncombe County, Old Fort, Banner Elk and
Elk Park.
- Https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Avery, NC; Buncombe, NC; McDowell, NC; Mitchell, NC; Yancey, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov