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

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

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    training thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
    fallen and additional rainfall is likely.  Nuisance to Minor
    flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
    Advisory area, impacting area streams with rapid rises and
    out-of-bank conditions, causing flooding of adjacent low-
    lying areas.  The area of greatest concern is in the Hickory
    Nut Gorge from Gerton to Edneyville to Chimney Rock to Lake
    Lure.  People near streams, including the Rocky Broad River,
    should seek higher ground in case rapid rises overwhelm
    adjacent low-lying areas.

  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This will increase the risk for flooding.  If
    storm-total rainfall amounts exceed 3-4 inches over the next
    30-60 minutes, more significant flooding may develop and a
    Flash Flood Warning may be issued.  Caution is advised near
    any stream or other vulnerable area.  Seek higher ground
    immediately if streams start to rise.  Please have a plan in
    place should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate to
    act.

  - Some locations that may 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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