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2024 [KGSP] GREENVILLE/SPARTANBURG Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 97

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Storm Based Warning History

062 
WGUS52 KGSP 270930
FFWGSP
NCC021-271715-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FF.W.0097.240927T0930Z-240927T1715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
530 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR SWANNANOA RIVER VALLEY BELOW NORTH FORK 
RESERVOIR...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  East Central Buncombe County in western North Carolina...

* Until 115 PM EDT Friday.

* At 530 AM EDT, Buncombe County Emergency Management is reporting 
  significant flows coming from the North Fork Reservoir on the 
  North Fork Swannanoa River due to the excessive rainfall observed 
  since last Wednesday.  Additional significant flows are 
  originating from the headwaters of the Swannanoa River near and 
  above Montreat and Black Mountain as well as other tributaries of 
  the Swannanoa River.  Rapid rises are imminent along the Swannanoa 
  River, resulting in major, catastophic, and potentially historic 
  flash flooding within the valley.  There is an increasing 
  likelihood that this flooding will exceed the flash flooding 
  observed in September 2004.  Prepare NOW and heed all evacuation 
  and other guidance from Buncombe County and local law enforcement 
  in order to protect your life.

* Additional torrential rainfall is imminent for the North Fork 
  Swannanoa River and the Swannanoa River Valley which will 
  significantly exacerbate developing Major flood conditions, 
  leading to the potentially historic rainfall anticipated.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Swannanoa River Valley below 
  North Fork Reservoir. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. 
  SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
           flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that may experience catastrophic flash flooding 
  include...
  Downtown Asheville, East Asheville, West Asheville, North 
  Asheville, Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Biltmore Forest, Warren 
  Wilson College

A sheltering location is open at the WNC Agricultural Center.  
Please monitor the latest guidance from Buncombe County governement 
at https://buncombeready.org.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Heed and obey all guidance from Buncombe County government and local 
law enforcement to protect your life and the lives of your family.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are 
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded 
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 3559 8236 3555 8250 3555 8256 3560 8259
      3560 8257 3562 8250 3563 8241 3563 8240
      3564 8239 3564 8238 3569 8235 3568 8233
      3567 8229 3560 8229

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

JMP
209 
WGUS72 KGSP 271713
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
113 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

NCC021-271723-
/O.EXP.KGSP.FF.W.0097.000000T0000Z-240927T1715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-
113 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 115 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR 
EAST CENTRAL BUNCOMBE COUNTY...

The heavy rain has ended and additional flashing flooding is not 
expected along the Swannanoa River, but ongoing areal flooding will 
continue through the afternoon.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for portions of 
northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and upstate South 
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3559 8236 3555 8250 3555 8256 3560 8259
      3560 8257 3562 8250 3563 8241 3563 8240
      3564 8239 3564 8238 3569 8235 3568 8233
      3567 8229 3560 8229

$$

ARK
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062 
WGUS52 KGSP 270930
FFWGSP
NCC021-271715-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FF.W.0097.240927T0930Z-240927T1715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
530 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR SWANNANOA RIVER VALLEY BELOW NORTH FORK 
RESERVOIR...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  East Central Buncombe County in western North Carolina...

* Until 115 PM EDT Friday.

* At 530 AM EDT, Buncombe County Emergency Management is reporting 
  significant flows coming from the North Fork Reservoir on the 
  North Fork Swannanoa River due to the excessive rainfall observed 
  since last Wednesday.  Additional significant flows are 
  originating from the headwaters of the Swannanoa River near and 
  above Montreat and Black Mountain as well as other tributaries of 
  the Swannanoa River.  Rapid rises are imminent along the Swannanoa 
  River, resulting in major, catastophic, and potentially historic 
  flash flooding within the valley.  There is an increasing 
  likelihood that this flooding will exceed the flash flooding 
  observed in September 2004.  Prepare NOW and heed all evacuation 
  and other guidance from Buncombe County and local law enforcement 
  in order to protect your life.

* Additional torrential rainfall is imminent for the North Fork 
  Swannanoa River and the Swannanoa River Valley which will 
  significantly exacerbate developing Major flood conditions, 
  leading to the potentially historic rainfall anticipated.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Swannanoa River Valley below 
  North Fork Reservoir. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. 
  SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
           flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that may experience catastrophic flash flooding 
  include...
  Downtown Asheville, East Asheville, West Asheville, North 
  Asheville, Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Biltmore Forest, Warren 
  Wilson College

A sheltering location is open at the WNC Agricultural Center.  
Please monitor the latest guidance from Buncombe County governement 
at https://buncombeready.org.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Heed and obey all guidance from Buncombe County government and local 
law enforcement to protect your life and the lives of your family.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are 
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded 
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 3559 8236 3555 8250 3555 8256 3560 8259
      3560 8257 3562 8250 3563 8241 3563 8240
      3564 8239 3564 8238 3569 8235 3568 8233
      3567 8229 3560 8229

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

JMP
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209 
WGUS72 KGSP 271713
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
113 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

NCC021-271723-
/O.EXP.KGSP.FF.W.0097.000000T0000Z-240927T1715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-
113 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 115 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR 
EAST CENTRAL BUNCOMBE COUNTY...

The heavy rain has ended and additional flashing flooding is not 
expected along the Swannanoa River, but ongoing areal flooding will 
continue through the afternoon.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for portions of 
northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and upstate South 
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3559 8236 3555 8250 3555 8256 3560 8259
      3560 8257 3562 8250 3563 8241 3563 8240
      3564 8239 3564 8238 3569 8235 3568 8233
      3567 8229 3560 8229

$$

ARK

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