Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 12:03AM EDT until May 26 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 9:03pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended
the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina...
* Until 415 AM EDT.
* At 1203 AM EDT, Emergency management reported flash flooding
across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 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...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
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...
Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Mountain Home, Bat Cave,
Chimney Rock State Park, Edneyville, Gerton and Horse Shoe.
911 center reports multiple roads in the area are closed. Check
local sites for details. Flood waters are still rising over some
roads. Use caution and don't drive around any barricades. Roads may
be washed out.
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