Flood Watch

In force from

Oct 11, 9:50 AM EDT

Until

Oct 11, 2:00 PM EDT

Issued

Oct 11, 6:13 AM EDT

Updated

1 time, last Oct 11, 9:50 AM EDT

Office

Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Number

3 of its kind from this office this year

Severity

Severe, Future, Possible

Where

NC SC

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON

What

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where

Portions of western North Carolina, including the following areas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Transylvania and Yancey and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, Greenville Mountains, Northern Spartanburg and Southern Spartanburg.

When

Until 2 PM EDT this 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

- Rainfall tapers off behind the front, but runoff from previous rainfall will keep high water levels in portions of the area. Ongoing flood advisories and warnings will keep the watch in place, even though rain has ended. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides, especially fast-moving debris flows and debris slides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm and follow evacuation orders from local officials. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during the heavy rainfall event.

Every area Avery; Yancey; Mitchell; Haywood; Buncombe; Transylvania; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk; Greenville Mountains; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg

Places under it Asheville, Greenville, Spartanburg, Banner Elk, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Taylors, Wade Hampton, Lenoir, Five Forks, Morganton, and 140 more

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