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WGUS72 KGSP 111329
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
929 AM EDT THU OCT 11 2018

NCC021-089-111-149-161-111530-
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McDowell NC-Rutherford NC-Henderson NC-Polk NC-Buncombe NC-
929 AM EDT THU OCT 11 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL...NORTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD...EASTERN
HENDERSON...WESTERN POLK AND SOUTHEASTERN BUNCOMBE COUNTIES...

At 922 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
that heavy tropical rainfall continues to occur over the area. 
Localized 3 to 5 inches of rain have fallen since early this 
morning. Flash flooding is already occurring in many locations in 
the warned area. In particular, the Broad River at Bat Cave, where 
homes and campgrounds along the river will flood downstream toward 
Lake Lure. Also, the Mud and Bat Fork Creeks in central Henderson 
County are flooding.

Excessive rainfall over the warned area will cause mud slides near
steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and
other loose materials.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hendersonville, Columbus, Black Mountain, Flat Rock, Mountain Home,
Laurel Park, Tryon, Lake Lure, Old Fort and Saluda.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to cross
water-covered roadways, bridges, or low-level crossings. Only a few
inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away your vehicle. It is
not worth the risk. Please TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN.

The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides,
especially in areas where slides have occurred in the past. Be
especially alert if you are near a stream, especially at the base of
a mountain or in a cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a
sudden increase in streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is
observed. When driving along roads where the terrain is steep or
rocky, watch and listen for falling rocks, mud, trees and other
debris.

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LAT...LON 3554 8201 3520 8221 3519 8238 3521 8239
      3518 8243 3518 8245 3528 8254 3543 8250
      3550 8236 3569 8236 3570 8226 3573 8219
      3578 8215

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