Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 26 at 8:09AM EDT until May 26 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 5:09am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...A portion of Henderson County, North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 809 AM EDT, Emergency management indicated a few roads
remained closed in the northern portion of the county
following heavy rainfall Monday evening and overnight.
Between 3 and 6 inches of rain fell. Light rain may continue
at times this morning, but not heavy enough to cause new
flash flooding. Mud Creek however is reported to be rising,
so drivers and residents of the area should remain on the
lookout for water covered roadways and for minor flooding
near creeks and streams, particularly in and north of
Hendersonville.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Mountain
Home, Laurel Park, Bat Cave, Chimney Rock State Park, Valley
Hill, Edneyville, Dana, East Flat Rock, Gerton and Horse
Shoe.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Henderson, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov