453 
WGUS72 KGSP 230639
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
239 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

NCC021-089-111-149-161-230945-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-Henderson NC-McDowell NC-Polk NC-Rutherford NC-
239 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUNCOMBE, NORTHEASTERN HENDERSON,
SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL, NORTHWESTERN POLK AND NORTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD
COUNTIES...

At 239 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
         areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave
  and Gerton.

Rutherford County Emergency Management has activated their flash
flood warning sirens for the Falls Creek area just north of Chimney
Rock. Residents and visitors impacted are strongly encouraged to move
away from the river and seek higher ground immediately. If you are
staying near the Rocky Broad River in the Chimney Rock/Lake Lure area
please maintain situational awareness and closely monitor weather
conditions and water levels. Conditions can change rapidly and water
levels may rise with little warning. Please continue to monitor
trusted weather sources, local emergency notifications, and official
Rutherford County Emergency Management updates for addition
information.

Rutherford County Emergency Management reported water over the
roadway at times on Main Street in Chimney Rock as well as flood
waters beginning to cross the temporary road north of Chimney Rock in
the Falls Creek area.

Flood stage has dropped to 6.78 feet at the Rocky Broad River near
Bat Cave. Some campgrounds below Bat Cave in Rutherford County near
Lake Lure may be evacuated as a precaution.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3547 8237 3548 8238 3557 8227 3556 8225
      3555 8221 3552 8215 3553 8209 3546 8210
      3537 8210 3536 8228 3538 8232

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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756 
WGUS75 KABQ 230653
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1253 AM MDT Wed Sep 23 2026

NMC021-037-230703-
/O.CAN.KABQ.FF.W.0176.000000T0000Z-260923T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Harding NM-Quay NM-
1253 AM MDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTH CENTRAL QUAY AND
SOUTHEASTERN HARDING COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flash flooding is no longer expected to
pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 AM MDT Thursday for
portions of central, east central, north central, northeast,
northwest, southeast, and west central New Mexico.

&&

LAT...LON 3539 10352 3551 10363 3555 10369 3564 10361
      3569 10355 3563 10335 3554 10327 3539 10338

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