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Flood Watch issued February 22 at 4:01AM EST until February 24 at 11:48AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN WILL CONTINUE TODAY... .A very moist pattern will persist across the region, producing rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain. Soils have become saturated across the region. Each additional round of rain is thus producing increasingly rapid responses in stream levels, and there is an increased threat for flooding. The threat is greatest across the southwestern North Carolina mountains and foothills, western Upstate South Carolina, and adjacent areas of northeast Georgia. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In western North Carolina, Buncombe, Eastern Polk, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, and Transylvania. In upstate South Carolina, Anderson, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, and Spartanburg. * through this evening * Additional moderate to locally heavy rain falling on saturated soils, continues to produce rapid river and stream level responses. Additional rainfall totals around an inch are expected across the Watch area today, with locally higher amounts up to 2 inches possible on south-facing ridges. The majority of this precipitation will be runoff. * Flooding of area streams and mainstem rivers will likely inundate low-lying areas adjacent to streams, including farmland, parks, and campgrounds. Flooding is most likely along the upper French Broad River and associated tributaries. Periods of heavy rain can overwhelm or clog storm drains and ditches with debris and cause extensive street flooding and road ponding. This is especially true this time of year as fallen leaves block or impede drainage systems.

Counties Affected:
Buncombe; Eastern Polk; Graham; Haywood; Henderson; Macon; Madison; Northern Jackson; Polk Mountains; Southern Jackson; Swain; Transylvania

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Warning issued February 22 at 8:36AM EST until February 25 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Warning for the French Broad River in North Carolina... near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson Counties The Upper French Broad River basin has received 1-2 inches of rainfall over the past 24 hours and 3-5 inches of rainfall over the past 48 hours. This rainfall is occurring over saturated soils creating above-normal runoff and streamflow response and resulting in significant rises along the French Broad River and its tributaries. A combination of routed flow from the Upper French Broad and local inflow near the French Broad River at Fletcher is causing the river to rise out of its banks, flooding adjacent low-lying areas including greenways, low-water crossings, parks, boat-access areas and other low-lying land. The river will rise above Minor Flood Stage which will result in more significant inundation of adjacent low-lying areas and a few common road closures. Additional rainfall may cause additional rises later today into Saturday so it is important to monitor the latest forecasts and flood products. The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Warning for the French Broad River Near Fletcher. * from this morning to Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 AM Friday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising steadily. * Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * FORECAST: The river will rise above Minor Flood Stage by late this morning and continue to rise to near 14.5 feet by this evening.the river will fall below Minor Flood Stage by late Saturday morning. * Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor Flooding continues. French Broad River floodwaters may be impacting several roads within the valley, resulting in road closures including along Glenn Bridge Rd., Pinner Rd., Butler Bridge Rd., Nelson Rd., Banner Farm Rd., Brannon Rd., Old Brevard Hwy., and Ladson Rd. Widespread farmland flooding is ongoing with floodwaters impacting some residential and commercial property and outbuildings. Adjacent parks and river access points along the reach of the river are experiencing significant inundation. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Minor Flood Stage. French Broad River floodwaters are now inundating Banner Farm Rd. Floodwaters may be approaching portions of Glenn Bridge Rd. Farmland and other low-lying areas within the French Broad River Valley from Etowah to Avery Creek are experiencing scattered flooding. Glenn Bridge Park and river access is experiencing scattered flooding. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 11.5 feet...Action Stage Flooding continues. Butler Bridge Rd. is inundated with up to 6 inches of floodwaters from the French Broad River, forcing road closure. * Impact...At 10.0 feet...Action/Advisory Stage. The French Broad River has exceeded bankfull at the gauge site. Isolated farmland flooding is beginning across the French Broad River Valley from Etowah downstream to Avery Creek upstream of the gauge site. &&

Counties Affected:
Buncombe; Henderson

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Warning issued February 21 at 10:12PM EST until February 24 at 11:48AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River At Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania Counties. .Runoff from previous heavy rain will result in the river remaining above flood stage. The Flood Warning continues for The French Broad River At Blantyre. * until Sunday morning. * At 10:01 PM Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * FORECAST: The river will continue rising to near 17.5 feet by early Friday afternoon. The river will fall below Minor Flood Stage Saturday night. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor Flooding continues. Floodwaters continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad River and the railroad tracks. Floodwaters may start to inundate the shoulders of River Road near the Big Willow Road intersection. Floodwaters continue to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab Creek Rd. * Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor Flood Stage. Farmland flooding continues on both sides of the French Broad River. Floodwaters begin to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab Creek Rd. * Impact...At 15.0 feet...Action Stage. Most farm fields are flooding between the French Broad River and Brevard Rd. and between the French Broad River and Pleasant Grove Rd. && &&

Counties Affected:
Henderson; Transylvania

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Advisory issued February 21 at 3:45PM EST until February 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...The Flood Advisory continues for the French Broad River... French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson Counties Heavy rain moving across the area has saturated the ground and caused river levels to rise. Additional rainfall will likely cause the river to crest just below flood stage. The Flood Advisory is extended for the French Broad River Near Fletcher * until Saturday afternoon or until the advisory is cancelled. * At 3 PM this afternoon the stage was 11.0 feet. * Action Stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet. * FORECAST: The river will rise to near 11.1 feet by this evening. * IMPACTS: At 11.5 feet: Action Stage Flooding continues. Butler Bridge Rd. is inundated with up to 6 inches of floodwaters from the French Broad River, forcing road closure. * IMPACTS: At 10.0 feet: Action/Advisory Stage. The French Broad River has exceeded bankfull at the gauge site. Isolated farmland flooding is beginning across the French Broad River Valley from Etowah downstream to Avery Creek upstream of the gauge site. &&

Counties Affected:
Buncombe; Henderson

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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