Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 9:02AM EDT until October 11 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 6:02am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Western Avery County in western North Carolina...
McDowell County in western North Carolina...
Southeastern Mitchell County in western North Carolina...
Eastern Yancey County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 855 AM EDT, Locally excessive runoff and high water conditions
will linger through midday across many parts of the advised area.
Localized storm total rainfall as much as 8 to 10 inches had
accumulated along the Blue Ridge.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marion, Spruce Pine, Newland, Old Fort, Banner Elk, Elk Park,
Bakersville, Beech Mountain In Avery County, Crossnore and Sugar
Mountain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Avery, NC; McDowell, NC; Mitchell, NC; Yancey, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov