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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

May 30, 2018Cleveland County, North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this river flood warning at May 30, 2018, 6:56 PM EDT for Cleveland County, North Carolina. It took effect at May 30, 2018, 10:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 30, 2018, 6:56 PM EDT (22:56 UTC)
In effect from
May 30, 2018, 10:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 31, 2018, 8:36 PM EDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Cleveland County, NC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Broad River above Sandy Run Ck, 3 SSW Boiling Springs (BSPN7). The gauge peaked at 12.43 ft at May 31, 2018, 1:00 AM EDT.

actionminormoderate5101505/3005/3106/0106/02
Action stage
10 ft
Minor stage
12 ft
Moderate stage
14 ft
Major stage
20 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02151500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

247 
WGUS42 KGSP 302256
FLWGSP

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
656 PM EDT Wed May 30 2018

...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg
has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...


  Broad River In Nc At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County


.Runoff from heavy rain will cause the river to rise above flood 
stage.
 Remember...river stage forecasts are based on observed and 
forecasted rainfall. If actual rainfall varies from the forecast 
values...the river stage will vary accordingly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember...night time makes 
it difficult to recognize flooded areas.

The latest stages and forecasts for rivers can be found on our web 
page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp

 Please report high water...flooding and landslides to the National 
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free...1...8 0
0...2 6 7...8 1 0 1...or by posting on our Facebook page...or tweet 
it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and 
the specific location where it occurred.

&&

NCC045-312255-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FL.W.0013.180531T0200Z-180601T0036Z/
/BSPN7.1.ER.180531T0200Z.180531T0600Z.180531T1236Z.NO/
656 PM EDT Wed May 30 2018

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Broad River In Nc At Boiling Springs.
* from this evening to Thursday evening...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  6:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.7 feet
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 12.2 feet by early Thursday morning.the river will fall 
  below flood stage by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Minor Flood Stage. Broad River floodwaters 
  may be approaching the base of residential home foundations between
  Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river.

&&

LAT...LON 3527 8173 3524 8159 3516 8167 3520 8176


$$

CARROLL
2 follow-up statements
787 
WGUS82 KGSP 310309
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1109 PM EDT Wed May 30 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers
in North Carolina...

  French Broad River At Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania 
  Counties.
  French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson 
  Counties.
  Broad River In Nc At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County.

.Runoff from previous heavy rain will result in the river remaining 
above flood stage.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The latest stages and forecasts for rivers can be found on our web 
page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp

 Please report high water...flooding and landslides to the National 
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free...1...8 0
0...2 6 7...8 1 0 1...or by posting on our Facebook page...or tweet 
it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and 
the specific location where it occurred.

&&

NCC089-175-010308-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180603T1800Z/
/BLAN7.2.ER.180529T1240Z.180531T1200Z.180603T1200Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Wed May 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The French Broad River At Blantyre.
* until Sunday afternoon.
* At 11:01 PM Wednesday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 19.5 feet by 
  Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Moderate Flood Stage.  The French Broad 
  River may be overtopping the railroad tracks and floodwaters may be
  threatening a trailer park on River Ridge Rd. Floodwaters may be 
  approaching buildings north of Grove Bridge Road along US 64. Parts
  of River Road, Pleasant Grove Rd., Butler Bridge Rd. and Big Willow
  Rd. are likely flooding. Associated tributaries, including Little 
  River, are likely flooding due to high water levels on the French 
  Broad River.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Minor Flooding continues. Widespread 
  farmland flooding between the French Broad River and the railroad 
  tracks is ongoing.  The river may be overtopping the railroad 
  tracks near Fodderstack Mountain Rd. and River Ridge Rd.  The 
  intersection of River Rd. and Big Willow Rd. is inundated with 
  several inches of water.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor Flooding continues.  Floodwaters 
  continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad River and 
  the railroad tracks. Floodwaters may start to inundate the 
  shoulders of River Road near the Big Willow Road intersection. 
  Floodwaters continue to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge 
  Rd. and Crab Creek Rd.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor Flood Stage. Farmland flooding 
  continues on both sides of the French Broad River. Floodwaters 
  begin to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab 
  Creek Rd.

&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
      3526 8274 3534 8261             

$$

NCC021-089-010308-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180602T1500Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.180530T0309Z.180531T1200Z.180602T0300Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Wed May 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 11:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 16.0 feet by 
  Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday 
  night.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor Flooding continues.  French Broad 
  River floodwaters may be impacting several roads within the valley,
  resulting in road closures including along Glenn Bridge Rd., Pinner
  Rd., Butler Bridge Rd., Nelson Rd., Banner Farm Rd., Brannon Rd., 
  Old Brevard Hwy., and Ladson Rd.  Widespread farmland flooding is 
  ongoing with floodwaters impacting some residential and commercial 
  property and outbuildings.  Adjacent parks and river access points 
  along the reach of the river are experiencing significant 
  inundation.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Minor Flood Stage.  French Broad River 
  floodwaters are now inundating Banner Farm Rd.  Floodwaters may be 
  approaching portions of Glenn Bridge Rd.  Farmland and other 
  low-lying areas within the French Broad River Valley from Etowah to
  Avery Creek are experiencing scattered flooding.  Glenn Bridge Park
  and river access is experiencing scattered flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254 3540 8250
      3537 8250             

$$

NCC045-010308-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0616Z/
/BSPN7.1.ER.180531T0015Z.180531T1200Z.180531T1816Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Wed May 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Broad River In Nc At Boiling Springs.
* until late Thursday night.
* At 10:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 13.0 feet by 
  Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Minor Flood Stage. Broad River floodwaters 
  may be approaching the base of residential home foundations between
  Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river.

&&

LAT...LON 3527 8173 3524 8159 3516 8167 3520 8176


$$

CARROLL
999 
WGUS82 KGSP 311634
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
ISSUED BY National Weather Service Columbia Sc
1234 PM EDT Thu May 31 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in North Carolina...


  French Broad River At Marshall affecting Madison County.
  Broad River In Nc At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County.

 
.Water levels will remain below flood stage. However...flow will 
likely remain high. No additional impacts are expected.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The latest stages and forecasts for rivers can be found on our web 
page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp

 Please report high water...flooding and landslides to the National 
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free...1...8 0
0...2 6 7...8 1 0 1...or by posting on our Facebook page...or tweet 
it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and 
the specific location where it occurred.

&&

NCC115-311704-
/O.CAN.KGSP.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180601T0112Z/
/MARN7.1.ER.180530T1655Z.180530T1830Z.180530T2101Z.NO/
1234 PM EDT Thu May 31 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The French Broad River At Marshall.
* At 12:16 PM Thursday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  5:01 PM Wednesday.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 6.8 feet by tomorrow 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3569 8265 3576 8270 3582 8277 3583 8271 3578 8263
      3570 8257             

$$

NCC045-311704-
/O.CAN.KGSP.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0616Z/
/BSPN7.1.ER.180531T0015Z.180531T0530Z.180531T0910Z.NO/
1234 PM EDT Thu May 31 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Broad River In Nc At Boiling Springs.
* At 12:15 PM Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  5:10 AM Thursday.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 5.0 feet by tomorrow 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3527 8173 3524 8159 3516 8167 3520 8176


$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at May 30, 5:13 PM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 30, 5:13 PM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
513 PM EDT Wed May 30 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A moist airmass will then persist on Thursday into Friday, with a
few waves of thunderstorms arriving from the west. Slightly drier
air will mix in from the west over the weekend, but moisture may
return by late weekend or early next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE MOUNTAINS
AND THE NC FOOTHILLS THROUGH 8 AM THURSDAY...

As of 450 pm: Shower coverage has not increased appreciably over
the past few hours, however cells have become more discrete and we
have started to see a few cloud to ground lightning strikes over
far NE Georgia. This activity is expected to spread north and east
and over the areas near the eastern escarpment. Many of these areas
could see new flash flooding develop with only half an inch to an
inch of rainfall in a 1 to 3 hour period. Thus, the Flash Flood
Watch remains in effect through tonight. Coverage of convection
will gradually diminish through the evening, but as has been the
case the past few nights, the juicy air mass will likely support
at least isolated coverage through the overnight, especially across
southwest NC and northeast GA.

Otherwise, height falls associated with a series of short wave troughs
traversing the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley/approaching the East Coast
will act to suppress the western Atlantic ridge tomorrow, veering
the mid-level flow over our area to westerly. This will allow
somewhat drier/lower PWAT to advect into the area, although it will
also begin advecting the plume of higher mid-level lapse rates to
our west into the area as well. Thus, while overall moisture will be
less, instability is expected to be greater, which may result in
lesser coverage but greater intensity of convection. Additionally,
there is some suggestion in the CAMs guidance that cold-pool driven
convection could become somewhat organized across the TN/Ohio
Valleys tomorrow afternoon and make a run toward the forecast area
by evening. Overall trends support another round of 50-60 pops for
diurnal convection tomorrow afternoon. The threat for localized
flash flooding will continue, particularly in the areas along the
Blue Ridge with poor antecedent conditions, while there may be a
slight increase in the threat for localized damaging winds from
pulse-y and/or multicellular convection.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 215 PM EDT Wednesday: Synoptic pattern at the start of the
short term period will consist of upper ridge over the
Bahamas/Western Atlantic, another one over Mexico (with a weakness
between, allowing for continued Gulf moisture advection), and a
shortwave trough (including the remnants of Albert) crossing the
Great Lakes in the northern stream. Soupy airmass will remain in
place, but with the dynamics of the system lifting to the north, the
deep layer moisture will wane somewhat with PWs down to about 1.5",
perhaps slightly above, as we start the period. Overnight Thursday
night and into Friday, the shortwave will dip farther south down the
Appalachians toward the Gulf weakness, and between the synoptic lift
and the orographic lift as it approaches the mountains, should see
an increase in convective coverage for Friday afternoon. Main
concern will remain across the mountains where soil moistures will
remain quite high, but with the shortwave moving across and lee
troughing developing, SW flow will allow temperatures to warm up
into the upper 80s and near 90 across the Piedmont, with steep low-
level lapse rates in place. Some weak CAA aloft with the approaching
shortwave with steepen the lapse rates aloft, leading to an increase
in CAPE. NAM and GFS are both pointing to at least 2500-3000J/kg
across the foothills and adjacent Piedmont during peak heating
Friday afternoon just ahead of the surface trough. No real deep-
layer shear to speak of but with that kind of instability rainfall
rates could be intense. Dry-air entrainment might also lead to some
marginally severe wind gusts and with those updrafts some small hail
also possible. High chance to likely pops everywhere, and may need
to be increased with subsequent forecasts.

We'll be on the back side of the shortwave on Saturday and, finally,
perhaps the start of a breather for some of the area. New guidance
is hinting at some redevelopment across the NW NC Piedmont as the
shortwave gets briefly hung up across the middle Appalachians, but
have not bitten completely off on this solution yet. Still have area-
wide chance pops, but significantly reduced from the previous days.
Not much change in temperatures between Friday and Saturday, though
if the NW Piedmont convection pans out, highs will probably be kept
slightly lower.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 200 PM Wednesday: A surface cold front will move south of our
area Saturday night and Sunday then stall out over northern Florida
during the first half of the week.  A shortwave moving into the East
Coast longwave trough by late Sunday could kick up an increased risk
of thunderstorms late Sunday. GFS CAPE values late Sunday has around
4000 around Lake Hartwell and 2500 around CLT.  Wind shear is fairly
light with this shortwave for our area. The wind shear is better
over central and south Georgia in the more convective air.  The EC
is not as robust in the factors of more convection.

The East Coast trough holds until mid week when the mid nation ridge
starts to build east. GFS is much more robust with the ridge and EC
creates more of a flatter West to East Flow. A strong northern
stream wave may bring some affects to the mountains late in the week
but seems to be after the current forecast.

Max Temps on Sunday just above normal and through mid week near or
just below normal. Min Temps a little above normal.

&&

.AVIATION /21Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Showers are increasing in coverage across the
high terrain of southwest NC, and across the mountains and foothills
of SC and northeast GA. Coverage of showers will continue to
increase and spread steadily E/NE throughout the afternoon, while at
least scattered thunderstorms are also expected. Tempos for SHRA are
included at most sites into late afternoon, after which time tempos
for TSRA are carried into the evening. KCLT is an exception to this
trend, as only a tempo for SHRA is included from 19-23Z. This may
have to be altered at some point, but TS chances are too uncertain
to include in the forecast attm. Coverage of showers and storms will
decrease this evening, although (as has been the case the past few
nights) at least isolated coverage will likely linger well into the
overnight. Otherwise, the continued soupy air mass will allow
low/IFR or LIFR cigs to redevelop around daybreak, lifting by late
Thu morning. Winds will remain out of the S/SW at around 10 kts this
afternoon, diminishing to around 5 kts this evening.

Outlook: Slightly drier air will filter into the area for the end of
the week. However, scattered afternoon/evening showers and
thunderstorms, along with possible morning fog and/or low cigs are
expected each day through early next week.

Confidence Table...

            21-03z        03-09Z        09-15Z        15-18Z
KCLT       High 100%     High  91%     Med   64%     High  90%
KGSP       High 100%     High  83%     Med   75%     Med   75%
KAVL       High  87%     High  81%     Low   58%     High  90%
KHKY       High 100%     High  95%     Med   73%     High  80%
KGMU       High 100%     High  81%     Med   75%     Med   75%
KAND       High 100%     High  87%     High  85%     High  90%

The percentage reflects the number of guidance members agreeing
with the scheduled TAF issuance flight rule category. Complete hourly
experimental aviation forecast consistency tables and ensemble forecasts
are available at the following link:

www.weather.gov/gsp/aviation

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday morning for GAZ010-017.
NC...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday morning for NCZ033-048>053-
     058-059-062>065-501>510.
SC...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday morning for SCZ001>003.

&&

SYNOPSIS...DEO
NEAR TERM...JPT
SHORT TERM...TDP
LONG TERM...DEO
AVIATION...JDL/JPT
Hazardous weather outlook, May 30, 4:08 PM EDT, 2 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
408 PM EDT Wed May 30 2018

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-SCZ004>014-019-
312015-
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-
408 PM EDT Wed May 30 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont
North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered to numerous heavy rain showers and thunderstorms will
produce occasional cloud-to-ground lightning and locally heavy
rainfall. Any thunderstorms will produce briefly gusty winds which
could knock down a few trees given the saturated soil conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotters are requested to forward any reports of large hail,
damaging winds, tornadoes, or flash flooding to our office.

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501>510-SCZ001>003-312015-
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-
Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
408 PM EDT Wed May 30 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, western
North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

In addition to the ongoing flooding and the threat for additional
flooding, scattered to numerous thunderstorms will produce
occasional cloud-to-ground lightning. Any thunderstorms could produce
briefly gusty winds which could knock down a few trees given the
saturated soil conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

..Thursday...Heavy rain with flooding possible.
..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotters are requested to forward any reports of large hail,
damaging winds, tornadoes, or flash flooding to our office.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 30, 2:14 PM EDT, 4 hours 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
214 PM EDT WED MAY 30 2018

GAZ010-NCZ062>064-SCZ001-002-301845-
Rabun GA-Transylvania NC-Southern Jackson NC-Macon NC-
Pickens Mountains SC-Oconee Mountains SC-
214 PM EDT WED MAY 30 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT RABUN...SOUTHEASTERN MACON...
SOUTHWESTERN TRANSYLVANIA...SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON...NORTHWESTERN
PICKENS AND NORTHERN OCONEE COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM EDT...

At 211 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clayton, moving northeast at 45 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Clayton, Highlands, Mountain City, Tiger, Dillard, Sky Valley,
Cashiers, Lake Toxaway, Lake Burton and Devils Fork State Park.

Wind gusts up to 30 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 1 inches
per hour will be possible in these areas. Cloud to ground lightning
strikes will also be associated with the storms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall may flood areas with poor drainage, such as
ditches and underpasses. Avoid these areas and do not cross flooded
roads. Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly. Seek
higher ground if threatened by flood waters.

&&

LAT...LON 3488 8366 3491 8363 3492 8360 3494 8360
      3495 8355 3499 8355 3500 8348 3500 8352
      3504 8354 3524 8317 3510 8271 3507 8277
      3505 8275 3468 8329 3473 8338 3475 8343
      3474 8345 3478 8356 3482 8359 3483 8366
TIME...MOT...LOC 1811Z 235DEG 46KT 3487 8334

STUREY
Special weather statement, May 30, 6:07 PM EDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
607 PM EDT WED MAY 30 2018

GAZ018-026-028-SCZ004-010-302230-
Hart GA-Franklin GA-Stephens GA-Greater Oconee SC-Anderson SC-
607 PM EDT WED MAY 30 2018

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT EASTERN
FRANKLIN...SOUTHEASTERN STEPHENS...HART...WEST CENTRAL ANDERSON AND
SOUTHEASTERN OCONEE COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM EDT...

At 607 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms with
intense lightning along a line extending from 6 miles east of Toccoa
to 4 miles east of Carnesville to 4 miles east of Danielsville, and
moving northeast at 25 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Seneca, Hartwell, Royston, Reed Creek, Lavonia, Gumlog, Canon,
Franklin Springs, Bowersville and Martin.

In addition to intense lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size
hail and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will be
possible in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The combination of gusty winds and saturated soil conditions will
cause scattered trees and power lines to fall. Seek shelter inside an
interior room.

Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If outdoors, try
to get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away
from open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When
indoors, stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired
electronic devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug
unnecessary appliances before the storms approach.

&&

LAT...LON 3422 8300 3423 8299 3423 8308 3427 8312
      3424 8318 3425 8320 3431 8320 3457 8328
      3462 8324 3460 8320 3460 8316 3478 8295
      3459 8289 3426 8288 3425 8292 3421 8298
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 222DEG 21KT 3455 8321 3436 8315 3415 8315

TDP
Special weather statement, May 30, 6:39 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
639 PM EDT WED MAY 30 2018

GAZ026-028-029-SCZ001-004-005-010-302330-
Elbert GA-Hart GA-Franklin GA-Greater Pickens SC-Greater Oconee SC-
Anderson SC-Oconee Mountains SC-
639 PM EDT WED MAY 30 2018

...THUNDERSTORMS WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING AND TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL
IMPACT EASTERN FRANKLIN...NORTHWESTERN ELBERT...HART...SOUTHWESTERN
ANDERSON...SOUTHWESTERN PICKENS AND SOUTHEASTERN OCONEE COUNTIES
UNTIL 730 PM EDT...

At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with intense
lightning and torrential rainfall along a line extending from 4 miles
southwest of Seneca to 4 miles north of Hartwell to 10 miles east of
Danielsville, and moving northeast at 15 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Clemson, Seneca, Hartwell, Pendleton, Royston, Westminster, Reed
Creek, Lavonia, Gumlog and Bowman.

Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches
per hour will be possible in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The combination of gusty winds and saturated soil conditions will
cause scattered trees and power lines to fall. Seek shelter inside an
interior room.

Torrential rainfall may flood areas with poor drainage, such as
ditches and underpasses. Avoid these areas and do not cross flooded
roads. Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly. Seek
higher ground if threatened by flood waters.

Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If outdoors, try
to get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away
from open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When
indoors, stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired
electronic devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug
unnecessary appliances before the storms approach.

&&

LAT...LON 3415 8306 3417 8310 3423 8308 3427 8312
      3439 8311 3450 8314 3454 8310 3459 8317
      3460 8316 3461 8318 3469 8320 3485 8282
      3450 8272 3417 8281 3410 8303
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 244DEG 15KT 3465 8301 3442 8296 3417 8305

Carroll
Special weather statement, May 30, 6:48 PM EDT, 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
648 PM EDT WED MAY 30 2018

NCZ082-302315-
Union NC-
648 PM EDT WED MAY 30 2018

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT CENTRAL UNION
COUNTY UNTIL 715 PM EDT...

At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
torrential rainfall near Monroe, moving north at 30 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Monroe, Unionville, Wingate, Fairview In Union County, Hemby Bridge,
Marshville, Indian Trail, Stallings, Trinity and New Salem.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph, half inch hail and very heavy rainfall rates
up to 2 inches per hour will be possible in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Gusty winds can blow down trees that are dead, or that have weakened
root systems. Outdoor furniture and similar items can be tossed
around if not anchored. Seek shelter indoors.

Torrential rainfall may flood areas with poor drainage, such as
ditches and underpasses. Avoid these areas and do not cross flooded
roads. Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly. Seek
higher ground if threatened by flood waters.

&&

LAT...LON 3481 8042 3482 8064 3514 8062 3513 8036
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 182DEG 28KT 3494 8053

Carroll

The office that day

Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 29, 8:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPMecklenburg27 min
May 29, 8:43 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPGaston, Mecklenburg32 min
May 29, 10:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPJackson9 hr
May 29, 10:32 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyGSPMcDowell12 hr
May 29, 10:41 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPMacon15 hr
May 29, 10:57 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPBurke, Caldwell12 hr
May 29, 11:02 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPBuncombe, Henderson, Polk, Rutherford6 hr
May 29, 11:13 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPYancey6 hr
May 29, 11:23 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPAvery, Mitchell6 hr
May 29, 11:56 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningGSPTransylvania24 hr
May 30, 12:40 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyGSPMcDowell10 hr
May 30, 1:32 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe31 hr
May 30, 3:10 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPAlexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell24 hr
May 30, 3:17 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPMadison5 hr
May 30, 3:19 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPBuncombe12 hr
May 30, 4:47 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningGSPBuncombe, Henderson, Polk6 hr
May 30, 4:52 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPRutherford6 hr
May 30, 5:17 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningGSPAvery6 hr
May 30, 5:17 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPAvery, Mitchell6 hr
May 30, 7:32 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPMacon, Swain17 hr
May 30, 7:33 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPCleveland12 hr
May 30, 7:42 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPJackson6 hr
May 30, 8:56 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe28 hr
May 30, 8:56 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPMadison38 hr
May 30, 10:28 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningGSPBurke, Caldwell, McDowell, Rutherford18 hr
May 30, 10:55 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningGSPBuncombe, Henderson, Polk12 hr
May 30, 11:10 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPAvery, Mitchell6 hr
May 30, 1:30 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPJackson12 hr
May 30, 5:10 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPAvery, Mitchell, Yancey6 hr
May 30, 6:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPUnion27 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.