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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
223 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024


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Henderson NC-Polk NC-
223 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR HENDERSON, POLK, AND RUTHERFORD 
COUNTIES...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR HENDERSON AND POLK COUNTIES...

At 223 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing 
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 8 and 11 inches of rain 
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 4 inches in 1 hour. 
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Henderson, Polk, and Rutherford 
Counties. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Hendersonville, Columbus, Mills River, Fletcher, Flat Rock, 
  Etowah, Landrum, Mountain Home, Laurel Park, Tryon, Lake Lure, 
  Saluda, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave, 
  Asheville Airport, Jones Gap State Park, Dupont State Forest, B.R. 
  Parkway-Mount Pisgah To The Nc Arboretum and Mount Pisgah.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Heavy rain is increasing the risk of landslides, especially in areas 
where slides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you 
are near a stream, especially at the base of a mountain or in a 
cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in 
streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is observed. When driving 
along roads where the terrain is steep or rocky, watch and listen 
for falling rocks, mud, trees and other debris.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

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 3529 8261 3542 8274 3546 8267 3542 8253
      3544 8254 3547 8242 3546 8236 3550 8233
      3547 8227 3539 8226 3541 8216 3538 8211
      3526 8197 3519 8197 3518 8237 3522 8239
      3517 8244 3514 8257

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...3-4 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

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