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Flood Warning
ActiveHenderson, NC; Transylvania, NC
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina...
French Broad River At at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania Counties.
.Excessive runoff from widespread 4 to 6 inches of storm total rainfall will maintain flooding along the French Broad River.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...French Broad River at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Farmland flooding continues on both sides of the French Broad River, especially between the river and Brevard and Pleasant Grove Roads. Floodwaters begin to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab Creek Rd.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 to 17.0 feet by this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP
The next statement should be issued this evening before 1115 PM EDT.
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