10:00 AM
— 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...In Northeast Georgia, the following counties: Elbert,
Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North
Carolina, the following counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell,
McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Mitchell,
Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In Upstate South Carolina, the
following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville,
Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens,
Spartanburg, and Oconee.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As Isaias weakens and moves northward through the Mid-South this
morning, periods of rain will continue. Rainfall rates will
increase during the day, and heavy rain is most likely this
afternoon through early Sunday morning, particularly along the
south and east facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, that is, near the
southern border of North Carolina west of I-26, and in the sharp
terrain from near Saluda to Grandfather Mountain in North
Carolina. Also, a slow-moving band of heavy rain may move across
northeast Georgia and the Upstate of South Carolina late this
afternoon and evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
2:38 AM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning in high elevations above 3500
feet, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. For the Wind Advisory in lower elevations below 3500
feet, southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines
especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are
expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated
power outages in lower elevations.
2:38 AM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning in high elevations above 3500
feet, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. For the Wind Advisory in lower elevations below 3500
feet, southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines
especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are
expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated
power outages in lower elevations.
2:38 AM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and
Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including
portable tents. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.
12:13 AM
— October 12th, 2:00 PM
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River Near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher
affecting Buncombe and Henderson Counties.
.Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias will result in
excessive runoff and significant rises on streams within the upper
French Broad River watershed. Rainfall will develop overnight
tonight, intensify during the day on Saturday, and maintain intensity
through early Sunday morning before tapering off by Sunday
mid-morning. Storm-total rainfall of 4-8 inches is expected, with
isolated 8-10 inches possible, across the upper French Broad River
watershed, generally upstream of Etowah. The highest totals will
occur along the Tanassee and Pisgah ridges, with lesser amounts
within the upper French Broad River valley. Additionally, 4-6 inches
of rainfall are expected within the Mud Creek watershed in Henderson
County, which is a primary tributary of the French Broad River above
Fletcher. While there continues to be some uncertainty regarding the
exact location, timing, and amounts of the heaviest rainfall, there
is enough confidence in the current forecast that out-of-bank
conditions are likely for the upper French Broad River. Therefore, a
River Flood Advisory has been issued for the reach near Fletcher,
with a crest above Action Stage expected around Sunday afternoon. A
rise above Action Stage will result in nuisance, relatively shallow
flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to the French Broad River,
including farmland, woodlands, low-lying secondary roads, greenways,
parks, and other flood-prone locations. Additional River Flood
Advisories are possible Saturday, especially for the French Broad
River reach near Blantyre.
More significant rises along the French Broad River are possible, and
those with interests along the river are encouraged to stay weather
aware and up-to-date on the latest stream levels and forecasts at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP. Current reasonable worst-case
scenarios are posted in the ADDITIONAL DETAILS sections below.
Forecast crests above Minor Flood Stage may result in the River Flood
Advisories being upgraded to River Flood Warnings.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...French Broad River near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W
Fletcher.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Action/Advisory Stage. The French Broad
River has exceeded bankfull at the gauge site. Isolated farmland
flooding is beginning across the French Broad River Valley from
Etowah downstream to Avery Creek upstream of the gauge site.
* At 11.5 feet, Action Stage Flooding continues. Butler Bridge Rd.
is inundated with up to 6 inches of floodwaters from the French
Broad River, forcing road closure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 3.6 feet and steady.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet
early Sunday afternoon. A crest closer to 12 feet is possible.
A reasonable worst-case crest above Minor Flood Stage below 15
feet cannot be ruled out.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 10.0 feet.
- Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
12:08 AM
— October 11th, 12:15 PM
...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Pigeon River above Old River Rd (NC 215), 1 SW Canton affecting
Haywood County.
.Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias will result in
excessive runoff and significant rises on streams within the upper
Pigeon River watershed. Rainfall will develop overnight tonight,
intensify during the day on Saturday, and maintain intensity
overnight Saturday before tapering off by early Sunday morning.
Storm-total rainfall of 4-9 inches is expected, with isolated 10-11
inches possible, across the upper Pigeon River watershed, generally
upstream of Canton. The highest totals will occur along the Pisgah
ridge and in the Shining Rock and Middle Prong Wilderness areas
within the headwaters of the east and west forks of the Pigeon River,
respectively. While there continues to be some uncertainty regarding
the timing and amounts of the heaviest rainfall, there is enough
confidence in the current forecast that out-of-bank conditions are
likely for the Pigeon River. Therefore, a River Flood Advisory has
been issued for the reach near Canton, with a crest above Action
Stage expected Sunday morning. A rise above Action Stage will result
in nuisance, relatively shallow flooding of low-lying areas adjacent
to the Pigeon River, including farmland, woodlands, low-lying
secondary roads, greenways, parks, and other flood-prone locations.
More significant rises along the Pigeon River are possible, and those
with interests along the river are encouraged to stay weather aware
and up-to-date on the latest stream levels and forecasts at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP. Current reasonable worst-case
scenarios are posted in the ADDITIONAL DETAILS sections below.
Forecast crests above Minor Flood Stage may result in the River Flood
Advisories being upgraded to River Flood Warnings.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Pigeon River at above Old River Rd (NC 215), 1 SW Canton.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance
flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to the Pigeon River is
beginning. Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland,
woodlands, nurseries, parks, athletic fields, golf courses,
greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation.
Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2 feet of
floodwater and become impassable. Adjacent campgrounds, mobile
home/RV parks, and secondary roads may experience floodwater
inundation of up to 1 foot.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 1.2 feet and steady.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.5 feet
Sunday morning. A reasonable worst-case crest above Minor Flood
Stage below 11 feet cannot be ruled out.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 8.0 feet.
- Minor Flood Stage is 10.0 feet.