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Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 4:05 AM May. 26
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.
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Flood Advisory

Issued at Mon 11:08 PM May. 25
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in North Carolina French Broad River Near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher affecting Henderson and Buncombe Counties.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: French Broad River near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher.
When: From this evening to early Wednesday morning.
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.
Additional Details: - At 10:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. 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 will be issuedTuesday evening at 1115 PM EDT.

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