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Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
253 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

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Avery NC-
253 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 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 county, Avery.

* WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance to Minor 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 culvert washout is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    nearly stationary thunderstorms producing torrential
    rainfall.  Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over
    the past 75 minutes, which is typically not significant
    enough to cause flooding concerns.  However, these storms are
    persisting across the headwaters of Elk River from Beech
    Mountain to Banner Elk to Elk Park and an additional 1-2
    inches of rainfall is possible over the next 1-2 hours before
    these storms slowly drift to the south and east and
    dissipate.  This will likely cause some small streams to
    quickly reach bankfull with some adjacent lowland flooding
    possible, impacting low-water crossings and other flood-prone
    areas.

    The areas of heaviest rainfall are along and north of a line
    from Beech Mountain to Banner Elk to Elk Park including near
    Elk River Rd, Banner Elk Hwy (NC 194), and Skalley Branch Ln.
    Other areas along the Elk River and feeder streams, including
    near Reuben Wooten Rd and Edgar Tufts Rd, may experience
    rapid rises over the next few hours as the heavy rainfall
    slowly shifts south.

  - If storm-total rainfall amounts exceed 3-4 inches over the
    next 1-2 hours, 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...
    Banner Elk and Elk Park

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3614 8202 3624 8195 3624 8191 3623 8191
      3622 8191 3619 8189 3619 8186 3617 8184
      3617 8183 3611 8181 3612 8202


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JMP
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
