Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 5:24AM EDT until October 11 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 2:24am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Eastern Transylvania County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 517 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has recently
departed Transylvania and most of Henderson County. Flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between
3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen, but only light additional
rain is expected. Most of the flooding is due to run off from
previous rainfall. Mud Creek in Hendersonville is in Minor Flood,
and still rising.
Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Mud Creek
is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. More
significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas,
including areas of William H. King Memorial Park and the Oklawaha
Greenway, with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. Secondary
roads and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 ft
deep.
- Additional areas of Minor Flooding are expected to develop over
the next 1-3 hours. Please obey all barricades and heed all
evacuation orders from local Emergency Management officials.
Only a few inches of water can strand your vehicle and only 6
inches of water can sweep your vehicle away.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hendersonville, Brevard, Mills River, Fletcher, Flat Rock,
Etowah, Mountain Home, Laurel Park, Rosman and Dupont State
Forest.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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:
Henderson, NC; Transylvania, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov