Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
083 WGUS82 KGSP 060134 FLSGSP Flood Advisory National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 934 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024 NCC175-060445- /O.NEW.KGSP.FA.Y.0054.240506T0134Z-240506T0445Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Transylvania NC- 934 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the following county, Transylvania. * WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 932 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Brevard, Rosman, Dupont State Forest, Caesars Head State Park, Connestee, Cedar Mountain, Little River In Transylvania County, Penrose and Sassafras Mountain. - Areas along the upper reaches of the French Broad as well as the Little River. Small creeks and branches may experience rapid rises, and low water crossings may be impacted. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed. 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. && LAT...LON 3526 8271 3529 8266 3530 8262 3529 8262 3529 8261 3526 8262 3526 8260 3518 8259 3515 8258 3512 8266 3513 8268 3510 8270 3509 8273 3507 8276 3507 8278 3509 8278 3508 8281 3515 8283 3525 8284 3525 8278 $$ TDP