Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 6:40AM EDT until October 11 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 3:40am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended
the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
* Until 845 AM EDT.
* At 640 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms continuing to
produce heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches
of rain have fallen, with additional torrential rainfall moving
through eastern Rutherford County. Flash flooding is ongoing.
High flows should be expected on area creeks and streams, including
along Cleghorn Creek in Rutherfordton, Floyds Creek near Forest
City, and Mountain Creek near Green Hill.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect flash flooding of low-lying areas near streams,
including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat-
access areas, and campgrounds. Significant flooding of
poor-drainage areas are likely, impacting travel.
Low-lying roadways are likely to be flooded, requiring
barricades.
* Some locations that will continue to experience flash flooding
include...
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Ellenboro, Bostic, South
Mountains State Park, Alexander Mills, Sunshine, Union Mills and
Caroleen.
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:
Rutherford, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov