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Flash Flood Warning 12, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

April 19, 2019Haywood County, Jackson County, Macon County, North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this flash flood warning at Apr 19, 2019, 12:50 PM EDT for Haywood County, Jackson County, Macon County, North Carolina. It was in force for 6 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 19, 2019, 12:50 PM EDT (16:50 UTC)
Expired
Apr 19, 2019, 6:45 PM EDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Haywood County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC

The radar

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:53 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 19, 2:30 PM EDTFLASH FLOODSylva, NCFLASH FLOODING ALONG SCOTTS CREEK, HIGH WATER CONDITIONS ALONG MILL AND MAIN STREETS.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this flash flood warning; the first came 100 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 300 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2019-04-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 407 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2019-04-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 228 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
407 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
641 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
228 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
250 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.5
Supercell composite
4.8

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

658 
WGUS52 KGSP 191650
FFWGSP
NCC087-099-113-192245-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FF.W.0012.190419T1650Z-190419T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1250 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Eastern Macon County in western North Carolina...
  Jackson County in western North Carolina...
  Haywood County in western North Carolina...

* Until 645 PM EDT Friday.

* At 1240 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  additional moderate rainfall is moving through Macon, Jackson, and 
  Haywood counties.  This rainfall will be capable of producing 
  another inch of rainfall on top of 1-4 inches of rainfall that has 
  already occurred.  This will exacerbate ongoing significant runoff 
  and rapid stream rises and cause more significant flooding to 
  develop. Therefore, the Flood Advisory is being upgraded to a 
  Flash Flood Warning.

* Significant releases of water along the West Fork of the 
  Tuckasegee River *MAY* occur.  IF this happens, downstream flood-
  prone areas may be impacted in the Tuckasegee community and 
  residents may need to seek higher ground!

* The flood threat will persist for several hours, so it is 
  important not to let your guard down as streams will continue to 
  rise and new flooding may develop well into the afternoon hours. 
  Please avoid low-lying areas through this afternoon and obey all 
  barricades and evacuation orders as they are in place to save your 
  life!

* The following streams and associated tributaries are experiencing 
  rapid rises and flooding is likely: Cullasaja River; Little 
  Tennessee River from Mountain City, GA to Franklin; West and East 
  Forks of the Tuckasgee River from Wolf Mountain and Lake Glenwood 
  to Tuckasegee; the Tuckasegee River from Tuckasegee to Cullowhee 
  to Dillsboro and Sylva; and the Pigeon River from Sunburst to 
  Canton.

* People in are urged to stay away from low-water crossings, low-
  lying roadways adjacent to streams, and all areas adjacent to 
  streams including parks, greenways, farmland, and residences 
  including apartment buildings and campgrounds. Water will rise 
  quickly and you will have little time to respond or evacuate. Seek 
  higher ground immediately!

* Excessive rainfall over the warned area will cause landslides near 
  steep terrain. The landslide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation 
  and other loose materials.

* Some locations that will experience worsening flooding include...
  Sylva, Waynesville, Cherokee, Canton, Cullowhee, Lake Junaluska,
  Clyde, Highlands, Maggie Valley and Balsam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides, 
especially in areas where slides have occurred in the past. Be 
especially alert if you are near a stream, especially at the base of 
a mountain or in a cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a 
sudden increase in streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is 
observed. When driving along roads where the terrain is steep or 
rocky, watch and listen for falling rocks, mud, trees and other 
debris.

In hilly and mountainous terrain, there are hundreds of low-water 
crossings which can be dangerous in heavy rain. Low-water crossings 
can be submerged by flood waters quickly and without warning. Never 
attempt to travel across flooded crossings. Find an alternate route.
It takes only a few inches of swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles
away.

Numerous roads, parking lots and bridges will be threatened by heavy
rain and rapidly rising streams and creeks. Please pay close
attention to road signs indicating a flood-prone area. Obey all
barricades, even if water is not currently over the road. Barricades
are in place for your protection and indicate areas where flooding
can occur rapidly and without warning.

When it is safe to do so, please report flood waters or landslides
flowing over roads or threatening property to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on
our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message
should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream names and
other landmarks.

&&

LAT...LON 3506 8356 3523 8329 3526 8334 3547 8335
      3555 8316 3567 8318 3572 8326 3579 8308
      3579 8296 3564 8287 3557 8277 3547 8280
      3541 8275 3532 8283 3529 8292 3513 8298
      3505 8306 3503 8301 3500 8352

$$

JMP
1 follow-up statement
979 
WGUS72 KGSP 192226
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
626 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

NCC087-099-113-192245-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190419T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Macon NC-Jackson NC-Haywood NC-
626 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
EASTERN MACON...JACKSON AND HAYWOOD COUNTIES...

At 623 PM EDT, River and stream levels throughout the Tuckasegee 
Basin continued to fall, as well as tributaries of the Pigeon River. 
Localized out of bank conditions will remain limited to the Little 
Tennessee.  Based on any lingering flooding being limited to just 
select larger rivers, the Flash Flood Warning will expire on 
schedule.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When it is safe to do so, please report flood waters or landslides 
flowing over roads or threatening property to the National Weather 
Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on 
our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message 
should describe the event and the specific location where it 
occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream names and 
other landmarks.

&&

LAT...LON 3506 8356 3523 8329 3526 8334 3547 8335
      3555 8316 3567 8318 3572 8326 3579 8308
      3579 8296 3564 8287 3557 8277 3547 8280
      3541 8275 3532 8283 3529 8292 3513 8298
      3505 8306 3503 8301 3500 8352

$$

CSH

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash 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 flash flood warning went out at Apr 19, 10:51 AM EDT, 1 hour 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 19, 10:51 AM EDT, 1 hour 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1051 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front will move through the forecast area today
bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region. There is a
good chance that some of these storms could become severe as
the front moves through the area. Cooler temperatures and
lingering showers are expected behind the front. Temperatures
will warm again by early next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1030 AM: Band of precip with embedded linear convective
segments continues to progress eastward into the CWFA. Previous
thinking w.r.t. severe potential remains essentially the same,
and all of the ingredients for high-shear/low-CAPE impacts still
are present or progged to come together by early afternoon. A
number of minor wind damage reports have already been received
from areas affected by the better organized segments, with minor
flood impacts also having developed in the areas near the southern
facing Blue Ridge Escarpment. A Tornado Watch just was issued to
cover the area that has not already seen the stabilizing impacts
of the rain, and is valid until 5 PM EDT. Have updated timing of
PoPs and thunder mention across the CWFA, and temp/dewpt trends
were closely tied to the HRRR output, which is our best choice in
such a rapidly changing environment.

Overall, a closed upper low in the Mid-South will slow down somewhat
while the surrounding trough begins to acquire a negative tilt. This
will likely do two things. One, it will provide a significant
couplet of strong synoptic ascending and descending air associated
with a 120 kt jet streak overhead. Two, the slowing should allow
for diurnal instability over the eastern half of the area, that is,
the area where activity has not yet really fired, to be able to tap
into strong shear (0-1 km BS of 40+ kts) just above the surface
(two key ingredients for severe weather). The leading line of
convection (QLCS) looks to have the greatest widespread severe
threat prior to 4 pm, with severe winds (in excess of 58 mph)
the primary threat due to the potential for a strong rear inflow
jet associated with the QLCS with a secondary threat for both
tornadoes and severe hail. SPC Moderate Risk remains in effect
for the I-77 corridor including Charlotte meaning that scattered
severe thunderstorms are likely. The severe risk gradually decreases
heading west across the FA, but the latest Day 1 outlook is more
or less identical to the previous issuance within the CWFA. The
mode of convection is more up for debate after the initial line as
model guidance does show a secondary frontal feature following the
main one, but the question remains as to how much instability will
be left and how any convection may organize along or out ahead of
it. There remains enough model support to expect some disorganized
convection moving generally SW to NE as llvl flow veers to the SW
with the upper low nearing the FA later this afternoon. Can't rule
out a few supercell thunderstorms developing ahead or along the
main line of convection (if there are breaks) or mini supercells
behind the system, with instability being limiting factor at
that time.  The slow moving nature of convection with the main
line of convection in particular will cause at least isolated
hydro issues to small streams and roadways (WPC slight risk for
excessive rainfall across the region). The strong southerly winds
along and ahead of this system will support gusty winds across
the high elevations, especially SW mountains where a wind advisory
has been posted and continues through noon.

Most areas will see rain and thunderstorms come to an end by this
evening as the main forcing exits NE of the region. However, the
cold core upper low will support snow levels falling to around 4K
feet and potential for accumulating snows at this level with several
inches possible above 5K feet, especially where the best upslope
flow (from the SW) overlaps with good synoptic lift and moisture
across the SW mtns. As of now the main winter weather impacts
appear to be above 5K feet so any winter products will be shelved
for now, but considered on future shifts. Temps for most areas
will only fall into the 40s and 50s (30s higher mtn elevations)
due to continued breezy conditions, so frost should not be an issue.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
As of 235 AM EDT Friday: the short-term fcst picks up at 12z on
Saturday with an impressive upper low centered just to our north
as steep upper ridging spreads over the Western CONUS. Because
this system is essentially cut-off from the northern-stream upper
flow, it will push eastward very slowly and is not expected to
move off the Atlantic Coast until the very end of the period on
Monday. At the sfc, a substantial low pressure system will be
centered to our NNW and over the Ohio River Valley as the cold
front associated with it moves offshore. Over the next 24hrs or
so, the low will remain nearly stationary as a substantial plum
of deep-lyr moisture spreads over much of the CWFA from the west.
The latest model guidance continues to open up the low by Sunday
morning as the system gradually lifts NE of the fcst area and
drier air moves back over the area. For the rest of the period,
drier high pressure centered over the Northern Gulf of Mexico
will persist over the Southeast. As for the sensible fcst, we
will likely have some lingering precip on Sat with the remainder
of the period being dry. With the impressive cold-air advection
expected across the region and unusually low thickness values,
some snow flurries are expected over the higher elevations early
Sat and early Sun. Some accumulating snow is possible above 3500
ft, with a better chance above 5000ft. At this time, I do not
anticipate any winter hazard products will be needed, but if
expected snow amounts trend upwards then hazards cannot be ruled
out. The resulting windy conditions should help inhibit any frost
formation across the active zones (which is everywhere except the
Northern NC Mountains). Temps should warm back into the upper 60s
to low 70s across the lower elevations on Sunday, with more warming
as we move into the extended period.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 245 PM EDT Thursday: Upper low over the Mid-Atlantic will
continue to lift north, with high pressure building in and
increasing thicknesses. Temperatures will increase through the
extended, 5 to maybe even 10 degrees above seasonal. A shortwave
spinning around the upper low may bring some showery activity or
even possible thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, GFS a little stronger
with this idea than ECMWF. Next system gearing up over the Rockies
will push off into the Plains sometime midweek, but there are some
very significant timing differences between the global models, so
frankly opted to keep a fairly generic blend through the end of the
period and into the new day 7. As a note to readers, depending on
how near-term activity shapes up tonight, the extended forecast may
not be updated until Friday afternoon.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Rapidly deteriorating conds expected between
12Z and 18Z associated with a dynamic storm system to move through
the region. Model guidance shows that the strong line of showers and
thunderstorms (QLCS) approaching across the deep south will hold
together and even intensify east of I-26 and especially near the I-
77 corridor, including KCLT. Brief SW/W gusts in excess of 40 kts
is possible with the QLCS. Light to occasionally moderate LLWS is
possible, especially between 15Z and 20Z. LLWS issues may linger at
KAVL behind this time as winds veer to the SW. A secondary impulse
of showers and embedded thunderstorms associated with the leading
edge of the upper low are possible just about anywhere between 18Z
and 00Z.

Outlook: Improving conditions are expected early Saturday. Spotty
restrictions cannot be ruled out over the mtns as an upper low
passes by on Saturday.

Confidence Table...

            15-21Z        21-03Z        03-09Z        09-12Z
KCLT       High  85%     High  87%     High  91%     High  87%
KGSP       Med   71%     High  89%     Med   77%     High  80%
KAVL       Med   75%     High  89%     Med   64%     High  90%
KHKY       High  91%     High  87%     Med   75%     High  84%
KGMU       Med   73%     High  91%     Med   77%     High  82%
KAND       Med   79%     Med   77%     High  87%     High  82%

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...None.
NC...Wind Advisory until noon EDT today for NCZ033-048>052-058-059-
     062>064.
SC...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JPT
NEAR TERM...Munroe/Wimberley
SHORT TERM...JPT
LONG TERM...TDP
AVIATION...Munroe
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 19, 10:56 AM EDT, 1 hour 54 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1056 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

GAZ028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-501>510-SCZ002-003-005>014-
019-201500-
Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Caldwell Mountains-
Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-
Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-
Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-
1056 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...TORNADO WATCH 88 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.

Additionally, periods of heavy rain will occur through this
afternoon. Isolated flash flooding may occur, especially in poorly
drained areas, areas of hilly terrain, or in urban environments.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NCZ048>053-058-059-062>064-201500-
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
1056 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Wind Advisory.

Periods of heavy rain also will occur through early afternoon.
Isolated flooding may occur, especially on small creeks and streams,
areas of hilly terrain, or in urban environments.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward any reports of flash flooding to
our office.

GAZ010-017-018-026-NCZ065-SCZ001-004-201500-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Henderson-Oconee Mountains-
Greater Oconee-
1056 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Periods of heavy rain will occur through early afternoon. Isolated
flooding may occur, especially on small creeks and streams, areas of
hilly terrain, or in urban environments.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward any reports of flooding to our
office.

NCZ033-201500-
Avery-
1056 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...TORNADO WATCH 88 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Wind Advisory.

Periods of heavy rain also will occur through early afternoon.
Isolated flooding may occur, especially on small creeks and streams,
areas of hilly terrain, or in urban environments.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

Wimberley

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 19, 12:09 PM EDT, 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
1209 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 PM     FLASH FLOOD      TOCCOA                  34.58N 83.32W
04/19/2019                   STEPHENS           GA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            5 ROADS CLOSED AND SEVERAL OTHERS FLOODED DUE TO CREEKS
            RISING.

&&

SWILKINS
Local storm report, Apr 19, 12:10 PM EDT, 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
1210 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1205 PM     FLASH FLOOD      WALHALLA                34.77N 83.06W
04/19/2019                   OCONEE             SC   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            NUMEROUS ROADS FLOODED ACROSS THE COUNTY AND CREEKS
            EXCEEDING THEIR BANKS. A FEW PARKED CARS WERE FLOODED.

&&

SWILKINS
Local storm report, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT, 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
1212 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0825 AM     TSTM WND DMG     AVALON                  34.50N 83.19W
04/19/2019                   STEPHENS           GA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWN BLOCKING ROADS.

&&

SWILKINS
Special weather statement, Apr 19, 12:13 PM EDT, 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1213 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

GAZ018-026-028-SCZ001-004-191645-
Hart GA-Franklin GA-Stephens GA-Greater Oconee SC-
Oconee Mountains SC-
1213 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...A CLUSTER OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN FRANKLIN...
SOUTHEASTERN STEPHENS...NORTHWESTERN HART AND OCONEE COUNTIES UNTIL
1245 PM EDT...

At 1213 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the leading edge of a cluster
of thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles west of Walhalla
to near Carnesville, and moving north at 60 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Seneca, Walhalla, Carnesville, Westminster, Lavonia, Gumlog, Canon,
Bowersville, Martin and Avalon.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches
per hour will be possible in these areas.

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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for northeastern
Georgia...and Upstate South Carolina.

LAT...LON 3479 8322 3493 8315 3494 8312 3495 8313
      3500 8310 3505 8291 3501 8291 3501 8293
      3499 8294 3495 8291 3482 8290 3478 8288
      3474 8290 3474 8288 3458 8288 3448 8299
      3445 8300 3424 8319 3424 8325
TIME...MOT...LOC 1613Z 198DEG 51KT 3479 8313 3433 8321

TDP
Local storm report, Apr 19, 12:19 PM EDT, 31 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
1219 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1035 AM     TSTM WND DMG     SALEM                   34.89N 82.98W
04/19/2019                   OCONEE             SC   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED.

&&

SWILKINS
Local storm report, Apr 19, 12:25 PM EDT, 25 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
1225 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1222 PM     FLASH FLOOD      FAIRVIEW                35.52N 82.40W
04/19/2019                   BUNCOMBE           NC   PUBLIC

            FLOODING ALONG CANE CREEK WHICH IS FLOODING FIELDS AND
            ROADWAYS.

&&

SWILKINS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDTWind AdvisoryGSPAvery, Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and 5 more9 hr
Apr 19, 5:06 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPGraham, Jackson, Macon, Transylvania54 min
Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPMacon31 min
Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPTransylvania45 min
Apr 19, 7:22 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPTransylvania5 hr
Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPBuncombe, Henderson, Polk, Transylvania46 min
Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPBuncombe, Henderson, Polk, Transylvania45 min
Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPMacon, Swain5 hr
Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPHaywood, Jackson5 hr
Apr 19, 8:19 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPGraham4 hr
Apr 19, 8:58 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPTransylvania12 hr
Apr 19, 9:03 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPIredell27 min
Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPHenderson3 hr
Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPGraham, Macon, Swain12 hr
Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPIredell28 min
Apr 19, 9:25 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPHenderson, Polk50 min
Apr 19, 9:39 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPHenderson, Transylvania4 days
Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPBuncombe, Henderson36 hr
Apr 19, 9:46 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPIredell29 min
Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPBuncombe, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford40 min
Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPBurke, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford18 min
Apr 19, 10:41 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPAvery, Mitchell94 min
Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPHenderson36 min
Apr 19, 10:55 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPBuncombe, McDowell, Yancey80 min
Apr 19, 11:04 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPMcDowell, Polk26 min
Apr 19, 11:17 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPHenderson12 hr
Apr 19, 11:25 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPMcDowell35 min
Apr 19, 11:43 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPAvery, McDowell47 min
Apr 19, 11:49 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPAlexander26 min
Apr 19, 11:52 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPMadison36 hr
Apr 19, 11:52 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe20 hr
Apr 19, 11:52 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe, Henderson72 hr
Apr 19, 11:54 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPBuncombe36 hr
Apr 19, 12:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPCleveland, Rutherford50 min
Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPAvery, Buncombe, Burke, McDowell, Mitchell, Yancey6 hr
Apr 19, 12:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPBurke, Caldwell47 min
Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPUnion32 min
Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe42 hr
Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPSwain15 hr
Apr 19, 1:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPRowan27 min
Apr 19, 1:35 PM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPMadison24 hr
Apr 19, 1:35 PM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPSwain24 hr
Apr 19, 1:39 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPMadison, Mitchell, Yancey6 hr
Apr 19, 1:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCabarrus, Union32 min
Apr 19, 1:45 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPBurke, Caldwell6 hr
Apr 19, 2:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPDavie, Rowan42 min
Apr 19, 2:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPUnion49 min
Apr 19, 3:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPHenderson, McDowell, Mitchell, Yancey54 min
Apr 19, 3:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPPolk67 min
Apr 19, 3:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCatawba, Lincoln27 min
Apr 19, 3:38 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPCatawba, Lincoln26 min
Apr 19, 4:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCleveland59 min
Apr 19, 4:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPAlexander36 min
Apr 19, 4:12 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPAlexander, Iredell18 min
Apr 19, 4:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPRutherford33 min
Apr 19, 4:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPCleveland, Polk, Rutherford47 min
Apr 19, 4:37 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPMadison37 hr
Apr 19, 4:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPSwain44 min
Apr 19, 5:14 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPHaywood3 hr
Apr 19, 5:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPTransylvania42 min
Apr 19, 5:50 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningGSPMitchell4 hr
Apr 19, 6:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPHenderson42 min
Apr 19, 6:12 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPPolk48 min
Apr 19, 7:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCleveland, Polk, Rutherford45 min
Apr 19, 7:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPBurke, Cleveland39 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.