Active AlertsBuncombe

The Flood Advisory continues for the French Broad River Near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher, affecting Henderson and Buncombe Countie
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What: Flooding caused by excessive runoff continues, but high water conditions will recede throughout the afternoon.
Where: French Broad River near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher.
When: Until just after midnight tonight.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Action/Advisory Stage. Isolated farmland flooding is occurring across the French Broad River Valley from Etowah downstream to Avery Creek upstream of the gauge site.
Additional Details: - At 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall to 6.5 feet Sunday morning. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 issued late tonight at 200 AM EDT.