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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 8:06 AM May. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina... * Until 815 AM EDT. * At 405 AM EDT, emergency management reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Less than half and inch of additional rainfall is expected, but 911 call center advised there are continuing ongoing areas of flash flooding across the warned area. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...911 center reported. 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... Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Mountain Home, Bat Cave, Chimney Rock State Park, Edneyville, Gerton and Horse Shoe. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 3:08 AM May. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING... * 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. - Forecast...The 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 &&
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