Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 4:05AM EDT until May 26 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 1:05am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended
the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina...
* Until 815 AM EDT.
* At 405 AM EDT, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Less
than half and inch of additional rainfall is expected, but 911
call center advised there are continuing ongoing areas of flash
flooding across the warned area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...911 center 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.
Instruction:
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.
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.
Area Description:
Henderson, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov