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WGUS72 KGSP 230705
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
305 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

NCC021-089-111-149-161-230945-
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Buncombe NC-Henderson NC-McDowell NC-Polk NC-Rutherford NC-
305 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 305 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 but flood waters have started to
recede.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

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 reports that flood waters are
receding from the roadways as only very light rainfall is present.

Flood stage has dropped to 6.58 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.

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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

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