11:16 PM
— October 11th, 5:15 AM
FFWGSP
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...
Eastern Transylvania County in western North Carolina...
* Until 515 AM EDT.
* At 1116 PM EDT, Earlier today, a prolonged period of steady
rainfall produced 3-6 inches across eastern Transylvania,
Henderson, and Polk counties, saturating area soils and causing
scattered areas of nuisance flooding. Doppler radar shows several
rounds of torrential rainfall has moved through the area from the
south, capable of producing 2-3 inches of rainfall on top of
saturated soils. This rainfall will exacerbate areas of ongoing
nuisance flooding and cause new areas of Minor flooding to develop.
* Areas of greatest concern include along the Little River from Cedar
Mountain to Penrose; the Davidson River near Pisgah Forest; the
French Broad River from Brevard to Mills River; Mud Creek from Crab
Creek to Hendersonville to Mountain Home; White Oak Creek from Mill
Spring to Green Creek; and Boylston Creek near Forge Mountain.
* Additional areas of Minor Flooding are expected to develop over the
next 1-3 hours. Please obey all barricades and heed all evacuation
orders from local Emergency Management officials. Only a few
inches of water can strand your vehicle and only 6 inches of water
can sweep your vehicle away.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect flash flooding of low-lying areas near streams,
including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat- access
areas, and campgrounds. Significant flooding of
poor-drainage areas are likely, impacting travel.
Low-lying roadways are likely to be flooded, requiring
barricades. An isolated landslide or two cannot be ruled
out.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Hendersonville, Brevard, Columbus, Mills River, Fletcher, Flat
Rock, Etowah, Mountain Home, Laurel Park and Tryon.
11:02 PM
— October 11th, 2:00 AM
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Avery County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Burke County in western North Carolina...
West Central Caldwell County in western North Carolina...
* Until 200 AM EDT.
* At 1102 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen over the
past 12 hours. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Steady rises are occurring in area
streams including the Linville River, Wilson Creek, Johns River,
Mulberry Creek and Warrior Fork Creek. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Crossnore, Table Rock, B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather,
Linville Falls, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, Lake
James State Park, Grandfather Mountain State Park, Lake James,
Jonas Ridge and Edgemont.
10:47 PM
— October 11th, 7:00 AM
* 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 the remnants of Isaias move northward into the lower Ohio
Valley, periods of rain will continue. High rainfall rates will
continue in short bursts through the overnight hours. By Sunday
morning, total accumulations of generally 5 to 8 inches are
expected along the southeast-facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, with 2
to 5 inches elsewhere in the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
10:30 PM
— October 11th, 6:30 AM
Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected as the remnants of Isaias
track across the region starting early Sunday morning. Storms should
be highly efficient rainfall producers given the tropical nature of
the air mass. In particular, the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge
have the potential to see the most rainfall given the continued
easterly upslope winds. A further eastward expansion of these watches
may be needed.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Virginia,
including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle,
Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene, Nelson and Orange. In northern
Virginia, Culpeper, Northern Fauquier and Southern Fauquier. In
northwest Virginia, Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and
Rappahannock.
* WHEN...From 5 AM EDT Sunday through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The remnants of Isaias will bring a tropical air mass much into
the Mid-Atlantic region late tonight into Sunday. Storms should
be highly efficient in this environment and capable of producing
several inches of rain throughout the duration of the event.
Storm total rainfall is expected to be around 2 to 3 inches, with
pockets of 3 to 5 inches along the eastern slopes of the Blue
Ridge.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
10:25 PM
— October 11th, 4:15 AM
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
McDowell County in western North Carolina...
* Until 415 AM EDT.
* At 1025 PM EDT, Rounds of torrential rainfall have impacted many
areas of McDowell County following a prolonged period of steady
light to moderate rain, which produced storm-total rainfall of 2-4
inches over the past 12 hours. Unfortunately, this current
torrential rainfall is producing another 1.5-2.5 inches of rain
over the past couple of hours. This rainfall over saturated soils
is causing more significant rises to develop along areas streams
and associated tributaries. Areas of greatest concern include the
headwaters of Cove Creek and the Second Broad River near Sugar
Hill, where the 3300 block of Sugar Hill Road is closed due to
flooding; Nix Creek near Providence; Crooked Creek near Moffitt
Hill; and the Upper Catawba River between Old Fort and Pleasant
Gardens, including along Lytle Mountain Rd, where a foot of flood
waters have currently closed the roadway. Additionally, a
landslide has been observed on NC-226A with minor impacts to the
roadway. Additional areas of Minor flooding are expected to
develop over the next 1-3 hours. Please obey all barricades and
heed all evacuation orders from local Emergency Management
officials.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect flash flooding of low-lying areas near streams,
including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat-
access areas, and campgrounds. Low-lying roadways are
likely to be flooded. An isolated landslide or two cannot
be ruled out.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Marion, Old Fort, Lake James, Lake James State Park, B.R.
Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, B.R. Parkway-Little
Switzerland To Linville, Linville Falls, Pleasant Gardens, Sugar
Hill and Glenwood.
10:08 PM
— October 11th, 4:15 AM
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina...
Northeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
* Until 415 AM EDT Sunday.
* At 1008 PM EDT, Rounds of torrential rainfall have impacted the
upper Broad/Rocky Broad River watershed, including over Lake Lure.
Storm-total rainfall of the 3-4 inches have fallen over the past 12
hours prior to this torrential rainfall, but another 1-2 inches of
rain have fallen over the past couple of hours. This rainfall over
saturated soils is causing more significant rises to develop along
the Rocky Broad River and associated tributaries. The streamgauge
on the Rocky Broad River near Bat Cave has just exceeded Minor
Flood Stage of 7.5 feet and is expected to continue to rise to
8-8.5 feet before slowing or cresting. High flows along the Rocky
Broad River into Chimney Rock will result in flooding of US 64/74
(Main St) near Dogwood RV Park. Additional areas of Minor flooding
are expected to develop over the next 1-2 hours. Please obey all
barricades and heed all evacuation orders from local Emergency
Management officials.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect flash flooding of low-lying areas near streams,
including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat-
access areas, and campgrounds. Low-lying roadways are
likely to be flooded. An isolated landslide or two
cannot be ruled out.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave,
Gerton, and Shingle Hollow.
1:30 PM
— October 11th, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas,
Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes and southwest
Virginia, including the following areas, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson
and Patrick.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with
debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers
are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The remnants of Isaias will bring widespread rainfall along the
crest of the southern Blue Ridge from Floyd County, Virginia to
Watauga county, North Carolina. Widespread rainfall totals of 2-4
inches with locally higher totals in the 5-6 range will be
possible, especially for areas like Meadows of Dan, Boone, and
Blowing Rock. These higher totals may lead to isolated instances
of landslides along slopes that have been modified by humans like
embankments or cut slopes. These areas may also see increased
rises on local streamflows that may lead to flooding across
low-water crossings.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
10:32 PM
— October 11th, 6:45 AM
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
1:27 PM
— October 11th, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
Grayson, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer,
Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong easterly to southeasterly winds from
the remnants of Isaias will move over the region today into Sunday,
which may lead to downed trees and power poles and subsequently
power outages across higher terrain locations from NW North
Carolina to SE West Virginia.
11:25 PM
— October 11th, 2:15 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Transylvania County in western North
Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A
few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small
culvert washout or two is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1125 PM EDT, Light to moderate showers are moving from south
to north across the county, with heavier showers approaching from
the south. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches have fallen over the past 12
hours. The rainfall has accumulated steadily, allowing soils to
slowly saturate and runoff to slowly increase.
Out of bank conditions will develop by area streams such as
Little River, Davidson River, and Forks of the Upper French Broad
River.
Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop over the next few hours and the threat will persist
through the early morning hours on Sunday. These showers and
storms will be very efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils
are saturated and streams are swollen. Therefore, additional
heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause
previous areas of flooding to redevelop. As a result, Flash
Flood Warnings may be issued tonight. Caution is advised near any
stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately
if heavy rain develops. Please have a plan in place should flash
flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. Please heed all
evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials.
- Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop over the next few hours and the threat will persist
through the early morning hours on Sunday. These showers and
storms will be very efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils
are saturated and streams are swollen. Therefore, additional
heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause
previous areas of flooding to redevelop. As a result, Flash
Flood Warnings may be issued tonight. Caution is advised near any
stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately
if heavy rain develops. Please have a plan in place should flash
flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. Please heed all
evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lake Toxaway, Gorges State Park, B.R. Parkway-Black Balsam To
Mount Pisgah, Balsam Grove and Sapphire.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
11:22 PM
— October 11th, 11:30 PM
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher affecting
Buncombe and Henderson Counties.
* 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 12.0 feet, Action Stage continues. Glenn Bridge Park
river access is experiencing minor flooding. Westfeldt Park is
experiencing scattered flooding. French Broad River floodwaters
are causing isolated to widely scattered farmland flooding.
At 13.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. French Broad River floodwaters are
now inundating Banner Farm Rd. Floodwaters may be approaching
portions of Glenn Bridge Rd. Farmland and other low-lying areas
within the French Broad River Valley from Etowah to Avery Creek are
experiencing scattered flooding. Glenn Bridge Park and river access
is experiencing scattered flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.3 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 10.0 feet.
- Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
11:11 PM
— October 11th, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Avery County in western North Carolina...
Southeastern Mitchell County in western North Carolina...
Southeastern Yancey County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 500 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A
few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A
small culvert washout or two is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1102 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have
fallen along the ridges of the southern parts of Yancey, Mitchell
and Avery counties.
A stream gage on Grassy Creek was over 5 feet and rising, which
means it is likely out of its banks. Out of bank conditions will
develop on North Toe River and South Toe River, as well.
- Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop over the next few hours and the threat will persist
through the early morning hours on Sunday. These showers and
storms will be very efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils
are saturated and streams are swollen. Therefore, additional
heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause
previous areas of flooding to redevelop. As a result, Flash
Flood Warnings may be issued tonight. Caution is advised near any
stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately
if heavy rain develops. Please have a plan in place should flash
flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. Please heed all
evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Spruce Pine, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, B.R.
Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, Mount Mitchell State Park,
Little Switzerland, Celo, Micaville, Bandana, Busick and Ingalls.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
11:05 PM
— October 11th, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Caldwell County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 230 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A
few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A
small culvert washout or two is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1104 PM EDT, Light to moderate showers are moving from south
to north across the northern Blue Ridge escarpment and vicinity,
with heavier showers approaching from the south. Rainfall of the
2-4 inches have fallen over the past 12 hours. The rainfall has
accumulated steadily, allowing soils to slowly saturate and
runoff to slowly increase, resulting in steady rises in area
streams including the Linville River, Wilson Creek, Johns River,
Mulberry Creek and Warrior Fork Creek.
- Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop over the next few hours and the threat will persist
through the early morning hours on Sunday. These showers and
storms will be very efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils
are saturated and streams are swollen. Therefore, additional
heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause
previous areas of flooding to redevelop. As a result, Flash
Flood Warnings may be issued tonight. Caution is advised near
any stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground
immediately if heavy rain develops. Please have a plan in place
should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. Please
heed all evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Blowing Rock In Caldwell County, Grandfather Mountain State Park,
B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Patterson, Upton,
Globe and Collettsville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
9:39 PM
— October 11th, 3:30 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina...
Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina...
Southwestern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Overflowing poor drainage
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 936 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated bands of moderate to heavy
rain moving north across the area. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 4.5
inches of rain have fallen since early Saturday afternoon.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Laurel Fork, Left Prong Stony Fork, Norris Fork, Dutch Creek,
Grassy Creek, Flat Branch, Mill Creek, Brushy Fork, Dugger Creek,
Fall Creek, Meat Camp Creek, Elk Creek and Little Dugger Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are expected over the
area through early Sunday mornikng. This additional rain will
result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Boone, Blowing Rock, Deep Gap, Todd, Foscoe, Seven Devils and
Aho.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
8:09 PM
— October 11th, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...McDowell County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A
few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A
small culvert washout or two is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 801 PM EDT, At 800 PM EDT, Light to moderate showers are
moving from south to north across the county, with heavier
showers approaching from the south. Rainfall of the 2-4 inches
have fallen over the past 12 hours. The rainfall has accumulated
steadily, allowing soils to slowly saturate and runoff to slowly
increase, resulting in steady rises in area streams including
Mill Creek and Crooked Creek in the Old Fort area and other
tributaries into the Catawba.
- Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop over the next few hours and the threat will persist
through the early morning hours on Sunday. These showers and
storms will be very efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils
are saturated and streams are swollen. Therefore, additional
heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause
previous areas of flooding to redevelop. As a result, Flash
Flood Warnings may be issued tonight. Caution is advised near
any stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground
immediately if heavy rain develops. Please have a plan in place
should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. Please
heed all evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marion, Old Fort, Lake James, Lake James State Park, B.R.
Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, B.R. Parkway-Little
Switzerland To Linville, Linville Falls, Pleasant Gardens, Sugar
Hill and Glenwood.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
10:57 AM
— October 11th, 5:00 AM
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Pigeon River At above Old River Rd (NC 215), 1 SW Canton affecting
Haywood County.
.Tropical rainfall will continue to overspread the mountains through
tonight and become heavier. Storm-total rainfall of 4-8 inches is
expected, with isolated higher amounts possible across the upper
Pigeon River watershed 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. There remains enough confidence that out-of-bank
conditions are likely for the Pigeon River. This 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 continues.
* WHERE...Pigeon River at above Old River Rd (NC 215), 1 SW Canton.
* WHEN...Until 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 10:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 1.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.5 feet
tomorrow morning. The reasonable worst-case crest would be
around the minor flood stage of 10 feet.
- Action stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Hurricane Helene left a significant amount of woody debris across much of Western North Carolina, leaving higher-than-usual levels of fuels on the ground. This creates a heightened risk of wildfire. The public can help mitigate this risk by collecting downed wood to warm their homes during the…
Nantahala National Forest
For the protection of public health and safety regarding Interstate 40 reconstruction and associated traffic control near Buzzard Roost, the following acts are prohibited in the Buzzard Roost area:Entry into the closure area. (Prohibited under 36 CFR § 261.53(e))Use of roads within the…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on and within the Roan Mountain area as shown on the attached map, which is part of this Order:Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. (Prohibition per 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a))Fire restrictions apply to all National Forest…
Nantahala National Forest
For the protection of public health and safety following Tropical Storm Helene, the following acts are prohibited in the Ray Mine Area on the Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest:Going into or being in the described closure area. Prohibited under…
Nantahala National Forest
Please use caution as you travel in and around the Forest. We have a lot of heavy equipment and repair crews in the area working on roads damaged during Hurricane Helene. Up to 2,000 tons of gravel are being placed EVERY DAY on our Forest Service roads through the summer and fall. That's around 60…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area:Entering or being upon the specified closure area — This includes all forms of presence, whether traveling by foot, vehicle, or any other means.This Order is issued to protect the cultural and natural…
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited within 1000 feet of a road open to public vehicle travel on the Pisgah Ranger District in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.Camping is prohibited in any area not designated as a campsite depicted on the attached map. This…
Nantahala National Forest
Camping is not permitted within 1,000 feet of a road open to public vehicle traffic On the Pisgah Ranger District. Camping is only allowed in areas depicted as a campsite on this map. Other areas on the map would be within 1,000 feet of a roadway on the Pisgah Ranger District, and therefore not…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts or omission is prohibited within the Elk Falls Recreation Area as depicted on attached map in Avery County, North Carolina on the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest.Camping, unless specifically posted as being authorized. 36 CFR 261.58(¢) Possessing a beverage…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the following areas on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest:Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law. 36 CFR 261.58(BB). This order is for the following areas of the Grandfather Ranger…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited for the protection of public health or safety on the Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest: Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law. 36 CFR 261.58 (bb) Closure Areas Sycamore Flats Day Use Horsepasture…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Finger Lake Area on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest:Possessing a beverage, which is defined as an alcholic beverage by State law. 36 CFR 261.58(bb) Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. 36 CFR 261.58(1)
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited within the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River Corridor. This order applies to that portion of the Chattooga: National Wild and Scenic River Corridor within the Nantahala National Forest. Entering or being on the waters within the boundaries of the Chattooga…
Nantahala National Forest
Alcohol is prohibited in the following areas on Uwharrie National Forest:Arrow Head CampgroundBadin Lake CampgroundBadin Lake Group CampCanebrake Horse CampBadin Horse CampOverflow Horse CampUwharrie Hunt CampFlintlock Valley Shooting RangeKings Mountain Point Day Use SiteRobbins Branch Wilderness…
Nantahala National Forest
Alcohol is prohibited within the Fishers Landing Recreation Area, specifically 1,500 feet from the shoreline of the Neuse River
Nantahala National Forest
The following restrictions apply to shooting ranges on the National Forests in North Carolina listed below: Atoah Shooting Range Moss Knob Shooting Range Dirty John Shooting Range Panther Top Shooting Range Possessing a beverage that is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law within…
Nantahala National Forest
The following orders apply to the Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests in North Carolina. This order applies to all motorcycles being driven off of designated roads and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). For the purpose of this order, ATVs are defined as having a seat to be straddled…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Whitewater Falls Recreation Area, Jackson County, Nantahala National Forest. Camping or establishing a campsite within the Whitewater Falls Recreation Area, the Foothills Trail, Whitewater River Corridor from NC Hwy 281 to the South Carolina State Line as…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Whiteside Recreation Area Falls Recreation Area:Camping or establishing a campsite. Building and or maintaining a campfire.
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Balsam Lake Day Use Area, Jackson County, Nantahala National Forest. Camping within and around the Balsam Lake Day Use Area, the Tom nMalonee Fishing Trail and Wolf Creek Fishing Trail. Building and or maintaining a fire or campfire. Being in the area…
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited on the Nantahala River Launch Site on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. 36 CFR 261.52 (a)
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited in the Arrowood Glade Picnic Area, on the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest: Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State law.
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the Nantahala River within the boundaries of the Nantahala National Forest:For public health and safety it is prohibited to enter, ride or float the river without properly wearing a United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device 36 CFR…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the Upper Nantahala River Area on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest: Camping in posted and/or maintained wildlife fields. 36 CFR 261.58(c)
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory within the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campstove. 36 CFR 261.52(a) Camping. 36 CFR 261.58(c)
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the Wayah Bald Observation Area and the Wayah Bald Picnic Area on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest:Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campstove. 36 CFR 261.52(a) Camping. 36 CFR 261.58(c)
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited at the Wilson Lick Ranger Station on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest:Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or camp stove. 36 CFR 261.52(a) Camping. 36 CFR 261.58(e)
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Wayehutta ORV Parking Area, Jackson County, Nantahala National Forest. Camping or establishing a campsite within 500 feet of the Wayehutta ORV Parking Area. Building and or maintaining a campfire.Possession of an alcoholic beverage as defined by state…
Nantahala National Forest
Discharging a firearm within the Croatan National Forest is prohibited expect in the lawful taking of wildlife.
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited in the Linville Gorge Wilderness on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest:Camping October 3 In weekends and Federal Holidays during the period of May 1** through * without a permit. Remaining in the Linville Gorge Wilderness for more than…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Brown Mountain OHV (off Highway vehicle) area on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest, and further described on the attached map:Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law. 36 CFR 261.58(bb).
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Wiseman View Recreation Area beginning at the Kistler Memorial Highway on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest, and further described on the attached map: Use of vehicles, non- motorized vehicles or wheeled conveyances (bicycles,…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on designated off-highway vehicle (QHV) trails in the Badin Lake Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Area from December 15 through March 31:Possession or use of a motorized vehicle. 36 CFR 261.53 {(b). Riding, hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse or other saddle or…
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest, at the following trail heads, along the boundary of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area and Further described on the attached map:Pine Gap Bynum Bluff Cabin Babel Tower Conley Cave Pinch…
Nantahala National Forest
It is prohibited to go into or be upon the listed areas for the protection of a threatened, endangered, rare, unique or vanishing species of plants in the following areas: Table Rock Mountain The Chimneys Woods Mountain
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the 2.2 mile section of Wilson Creek on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest: Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State Law. 36C 261.58(bb). Camping within 500 feet of Wilson Creek. 36 CFR…
Nantahala National Forest
Alcohol is restricted on the following locations on the Nantahala National Forest:Wayah Bald Tower and Picnic Area Fire’s Creek Picnic AreaBig Choga Dispersed Camping Sites Fire’s Creek Hunter’s Camp Dry Falls Recreational Area Jackrabbit Recreation Area Whiteside Mountain Recreation…
Nantahala National Forest
Metal detecting is only allowed on the sand area of certain designated locations:King's Mountain Point in Uwharrie National ForestLake Powhatan Recreation Area on the Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest Ray Mines on the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest Jackrabbit…
Nantahala National Forest
Emergency Requirement to Use Bear Resistant Canisters in: Graveyard Fields Vicinity Shining Rock Wilderness Black Balsam Vicinity Sam’s Knob/Flat Laurel Creek Vicinity All persons camping overnight must use bear-resistant canisters for the storage of all food, refuse, and toiletries in…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests: Camping or maintaining a campsite in excess of 14 days within any 30 day time period, unless the campsite has been posted with different stay limits by the Forest Service. 36 CFR…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the areas described in this Order within the following National Forests: Chattahoochee, Nantahala, Pisgah, Cherokee, George Washington, and Jefferson.Staying more than 3 days within a 30-day period at any single Appalachian National Scenic Trail shelters within…
Nantahala National Forest
Flintrock Valley Shooting Range rules: It is prohibited to be in the Flintlock Valley Shooting Range Area when the gates on access road 576 are closed and when a Forest Service Range Safety Officer is not present. It is prohibited to be in the Safety Zone at any time, for any purpose. The Safety…
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited in the North Mills River Campground, roadside campsites 1-6 on Yellow Gap Road FDR 1206, roadside campsites 1-9 on Wash Creek Road FDR 5000 and roadside campsites 1-6 on Hendersonville Reservoir Road FDR 142 in the Pisgah National Forest as shown on the attached map…