Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 3:55AM EDT until October 11 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 12:55am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended
the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Avery County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Burke County in western North Carolina...
West Central Caldwell County in western North Carolina...
* Until 700 AM EDT.
* At 355 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated new rounds of heavy rainfall
are approaching northern Burke, western Caldwell, and southeastern
Avery County. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen over the
past 12 hours with an additional 1-2 inches of rainfall possible.
Several streams remain above Minor Flood Stage, including the
Wilson Creek and the Johns River. Flash flooding is ongoing and new
areas of flash flooding may develop within the next 1-3 hours.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect flash flooding of low-lying areas near streams,
including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat- access
areas, and campgrounds. Significant flooding of
poor-drainage areas are likely, impacting travel.
Low-lying roadways are likely to be flooded, requiring
barricades.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Morganton, Longview, Valdese, Salem, Icard, Drexel, Hildebran,
Connelly Springs, Rutherford College and Glen Alpine.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides and
debris flows, especially in areas where landslides have occurred in
the past. Be especially alert if you live near a stream, particularly
at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for signs that a
landslide may be imminent, including loose-moving soil and rocks or a
sudden increase in streamflow. Stay indoors and do NOT go outside to
investigate. Escape vertically inside your home by moving upstairs or
getting on top of counters to avoid being swept away.
Area Description:
Avery, NC; Burke, NC; Caldwell, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov