Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 9:50AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 6:50am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of 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, McDowell Mountains,
Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Transylvania and
Yancey and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas,
Greenville Mountains, Northern Spartanburg 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...
- Rainfall tapers off behind the front, but runoff from previous
rainfall will keep high water levels in portions of the area.
Ongoing flood advisories and warnings will keep the watch in
place, even though rain has ended.
- 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:
Avery; Yancey; Mitchell; Haywood; Buncombe; Transylvania; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk; Greenville Mountains; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov