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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
505 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

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Buncombe NC-Henderson NC-McDowell NC-Rutherford NC-
505 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...A threat for nuisance flooding caused by excessive rainfall
  continues.

* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the
  following counties, Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell and Rutherford.

* WHEN...Until 830 PM 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 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rainfall has
    ended across the Advisory area.  Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches
    of rain has fallen, most of which occurred in less than 90
    minutes.  This did cause excessive runoff across the Advisory
    area from Grassy Creek, Reedypatch Creek and the Rocky Broad
    River in Hickory Nut Gorge, to Nebo, Thermal City, and
    Dysartsville in the headwaters of the Second Broad River and
    Cove Creek.

    Nuisance flooding is still possible in the Advisory area,
    impacting area streams with rapid rises and out-of-bank
    conditions, causing flooding of adjacent low-lying areas.
    People near streams should seek higher ground in case rapid
    rises overwhelm adjacent low-lying areas.

    Area streamgauges indicate the Rocky Broad River near Bat
    Cave has crested, but Cove Creek further downstream continues
    to rise rapidly.  It will take another 1-3 hours for area
    streams to crest.  Therefore, the Flood Advisory will remain
    in effect to allow the nuisance flood threat to end.

  - No additional rainfall is expected this evening.  Therefore,
    the threat for more significant flash flooding has ended.
    Please avoid area streams until it is clear waters have
    receded and avoid any flooded or barricaded roadways.

  - Some locations that may continue to experience flooding
    include...
    Fairview In Buncombe County, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village,
    Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave, Shingle Hollow, Green
    Hill, Sugar Hill, Thermal City, Union Mills, Fero, Glenwood,
    Gerton, Edneyville, Dysartsville and Sunshine.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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LAT...LON 3557 8238 3557 8222 3563 8184 3558 8182
      3558 8181 3545 8181 3540 8198 3540 8224
      3538 8227 3534 8245 3542 8248 3552 8244


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