Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 25 at 9:35PM EDT until May 26 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 6:35pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 935 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Impacted
streams include Hickory Creek, Cox Creek, and Puncheon
Camp Creek. Significant flash flooding is being reported
in the Edneyville area, where a portion of Bearwallow Rd
has been washed out, and at least one home has been
flooded. Avoid this area if possible.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Mountain Home, Bat Cave,
Chimney Rock State Park, Edneyville, Gerton and Horse Shoe.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides
threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1,
by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your
message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred
and the depth of flooding observed.
Area Description:
Henderson, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov