Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 3:05AM EDT until September 23 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 12:05am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 305 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing but flood waters have started to
recede.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave
and Gerton.
Rutherford County Emergency Management reports that flood waters are
receding from the roadways as only very light rainfall is present.
Flood stage has dropped to 6.58 feet at the Rocky Broad River near
Bat Cave. Some campgrounds below Bat Cave in Rutherford County near
Lake Lure may be evacuated as a precaution.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Buncombe, NC; Henderson, NC; McDowell, NC; Polk, NC; Rutherford, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov