Greenville County
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:50PM EDT until October 13 at 4:31AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
...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 late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. Floodwaters continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad River and the old railroad bed. Floodwaters may start to inundate the shoulders of River Road near the Big Willow Road intersection. Floodwaters continue to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab Creek Rd. At 18.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. Widespread farmland flooding between the French Broad River and the old railroad bed is ongoing. The river may be overtopping the old railroad bed near Fodderstack Mountain Rd. and River Ridge Rd. The intersection of River Rd. and Big Willow Rd. is inundated with several inches of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.7 feet and slowly rising. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM EDT Sunday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet on 01/03/1937. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 8:51AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Strong wind gusts are occurring this morning on the downwind side of the Blue Ridge, from near Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, southwest along the Escarpment to near Bearwallow Mountain in North Carolina, and even into far northeast Georgia, including Clayton. Gusts of 35 to 50 mph may briefly occur downwind of ridges through late morning. The winds have brought down a few downed trees and power lines in some cases. Take extra caution if out and about this morning, especially if driving under tall trees or if you are in a high-profile vehicle like a truck.
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 10:29PM EDT until October 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River Near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson Counties. .Excessive runoff from a widespread 4 to 5 inch storm total rainfall will maintain flooding along the French Broad River. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...French Broad River near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Action/Advisory Stage. The French Broad River has exceeded bankfull at the gauge site. Isolated farmland flooding is expected 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 Road is inundated with up to 6 inches of floodwaters from the French Broad River, forcing road closure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet, and nearly steady. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to start falling slowly overnight, and fall to 9 ft feet Friday evening. - Action/Advisory Stage is 10.0 feet. - Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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