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Radar valid at 230 pm EDT, Sep 27th 2024

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

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR HENDERSON, POLK, AND RUTHERFORD
COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Polk County in western North Carolina...
Rutherford County in western North Carolina...

* Until 230 PM EDT Friday.

* At 629 AM EDT, emergency management reported extensive significant
life-threatening flooding across the warned area. Numerous road
closures, multiple strandings and water rescues were reported
recently. In many locations, up to 11 inches of rain have fallen
in the last 12 to 24 hours, and an additional swath of heavy
rainfall is arriving from the south. This will result in imminent
catastrophic flooding in the warned area.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Henderson, Polk, and
Rutherford Counties. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
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.
Catastrophic damage to infrastructure and inundation
of homes and businesses. Many life-threatening
landslides. Numerous road closures and dangerous low-
water crossings.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hendersonville, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Columbus, Mills River,
Fletcher, Spindale, Flat Rock, Etowah, Landrum, Mountain Home,
Laurel Park, Tryon, Lake Lure, Saluda, Ellenboro, Bostic, Chimney
Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park and Bat Cave.

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.

Heavy rain is increasing 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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

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.

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LAT...LON 3522 8239 3517 8244 3514 8257 3529 8261
3542 8274 3546 8267 3542 8253 3544 8254
3547 8242 3546 8236 3550 8233 3546 8225
3552 8223 3555 8200 3554 8186 3561 8175
3558 8169 3536 8170 3518 8177 3518 8237

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...3-4 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

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