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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
629 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

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

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Henderson County in western North Carolina...
  Polk County in western North Carolina...
  Rutherford County in western North Carolina...

* Until 230 PM EDT Friday.

* At 629 AM EDT, emergency management reported extensive significant 
  life-threatening flooding across the warned area.  Numerous road 
  closures, multiple strandings and water rescues were reported 
  recently.  In many locations, up to 11 inches of rain have fallen 
  in the last 12 to 24 hours, and an additional swath of heavy 
  rainfall is arriving from the south.  This will result in imminent 
  catastrophic flooding in the warned area.

  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.
           Catastrophic damage to infrastructure and inundation
           of homes and businesses.  Many life-threatening
           landslides.  Numerous road closures and dangerous low-
           water crossings.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Hendersonville, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Columbus, Mills River, 
  Fletcher, Spindale, Flat Rock, Etowah, Landrum, Mountain Home, 
  Laurel Park, Tryon, Lake Lure, Saluda, Ellenboro, Bostic, Chimney 
  Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park and Bat Cave.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3522 8239 3517 8244 3514 8257 3529 8261
      3542 8274 3546 8267 3542 8253 3544 8254
      3547 8242 3546 8236 3550 8233 3546 8225
      3552 8223 3555 8200 3554 8186 3561 8175
      3558 8169 3536 8170 3518 8177 3518 8237

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

$$

MPR