Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:40AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina...
Eastern Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Southwestern McDowell County in western North Carolina...
Northern Polk County in western North Carolina...
West Central Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Runoff from heavy rain continued to occur throughout the
Rocky Broad and Green River basins, although rivers should return
to within their banks this afternoon. Please heed any warnings of
closed roads and watch for flooding of low-lying areas along
rivers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1038 AM EDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lake Lure, Saluda, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park,
Bat Cave, Lake Adger, Edneyville, Dana, Gerton and East Flat
Rock.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Buncombe, NC; Henderson, NC; McDowell, NC; Polk, NC; Rutherford, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov