Alert archive / North Carolina / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 40, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this flash flood warning at Oct 7, 2021, 7:34 AM EDT for Buncombe County, McDowell County, Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was in force for 7 hr. 5 reports 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
- Oct 7, 2021, 7:34 AM EDT (11:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 7, 2021, 2:25 PM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Buncombe County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Rutherford County, NC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:35 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 8:30 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 6 Ene Lake Lure, NC | DEBRIS FLOW ALONG BILLS CREEK ROAD. FLASH FLOODING ALONG CEDAR CREEK, 10-15 HOUSES EXPERIENCED FLOOD DAMAGE. CAMPERS AND A VEHICLE WASHED DOWN CEDAR CREEK NEEDING SWIFT WATER RESCUES. |
| Oct 7, 9:00 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Wsw Marion, NC | EMERGENCY MNGR REPORTED NUMEROUS WATER RESCUES IN MCDOWELL COUNTY. FLASH FLOODING CONTINUES ON SMALL STREAMS ACROSS MCDOWELL. MULTIPLE DEBRIS FLOWS REPORTED. |
| Oct 7, 10:00 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Ssw Marion, NC | BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED FLASH FLOOD ON ROADWAYS ON SUGAR HILL RD |
| Oct 7, 11:00 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Wsw Marion, NC | A PORTION OF NIX CREEK RD WASHED OUT. |
| Oct 7, 12:30 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Marion, NC | AFTER RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 6 TO 7 INCHES THIS MORNING, SCATTERED OCCURRENCES OF FLASH FLOODING, FLOODWATERS INTO STRUCTURES, WATER RESCUES, DEBRIS FLOWS AND WASHOUTS OF CULVERTS AND PRIVATE BRIDGES OCCURRED ACROSS MCDOWELL COUNTY. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 208 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 276 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -9 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 872 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 6 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 55 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
363
WGUS52 KGSP 071134
FFWGSP
NCC021-111-161-071430-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FF.W.0040.211007T1134Z-211007T1430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
734 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina...
Southwestern McDowell County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
* Until 1030 AM EDT.
* At 734 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen since early this morning. Additional rainfall amounts
of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Marion, Lake Lure, Old Fort, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock
State Park, Lake James, Sugar Hill, Pleasant Gardens and Shingle
Hollow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides
threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg 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 specific location where
impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed.
&&
LAT...LON 3564 8222 3573 8203 3571 8196 3544 8211
3545 8225
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Lane3 follow-up statements
636
WGUS72 KGSP 071216
FFSGSP
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
816 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021
NCC021-111-161-071430-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-211007T1430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-McDowell NC-Rutherford NC-
816 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EDT THIS
MORNING FOR EASTERN BUNCOMBE, SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL AND NORTHWESTERN
RUTHERFORD COUNTIES...
At 816 AM EDT, Emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of
rain have fallen since early this morning. Additional rainfall
amounts of around an inch.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Marion, Lake Lure, Old Fort,Sugar Hill, Pleasant Gardens and
Shingle Hollow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Heavy rain is increasing the risk of landslides, especially in areas
where slides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you
are near a stream, especially at the base of a mountain or in a
cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in
streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is observed. When driving
along roads where the terrain is steep or rocky, watch and listen
for falling rocks, mud, trees and other debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3564 8222 3573 8203 3571 8196 3544 8211
3545 8225
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
Lane400
WGUS52 KGSP 071424
FFWGSP
NCC021-111-161-072030-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-211007T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1024 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended
the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina...
Southwestern McDowell County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
* Until 430 PM EDT Thursday.
* At 1024 AM EDT, Emergency management reported flash flooding
continues across McDowell County. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen since early this morning. Additional heavy rainfall is
not expected through the remainder of the morning hours, however,
stay weather aware as additional heavy rainfall is possible later
today and new rounds of flooding may develop.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Marion, Lake Lure, Old Fort, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock
State Park, Lake James, Sugar Hill, Pleasant Gardens and Shingle
Hollow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rain is increasing 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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3564 8222 3573 8203 3571 8196 3544 8211
3545 8225
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
JMP520
WGUS72 KGSP 071825
FFSGSP
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
225 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021
NCC021-111-161-071835-
/O.CAN.KGSP.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-211007T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-McDowell NC-Rutherford NC-
225 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EASTERN BUNCOMBE,
SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL AND NORTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD COUNTIES...
The Flash Flood Warning has been replaced by a Flood Warning since
the flash flood threat has passed but area streams remain above
bankfull levels. Please continue to obey all barricades and avoid
flooded roadways.
Additional heavy rainfall is possible later this afternoon and may
cause new flooding to develop. Please stay weather aware and have
multiple ways to receive warnings if additional flooding occurs. A
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EDT Friday for
portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate
South Carolina.
LAT...LON 3564 8222 3573 8203 3571 8196 3544 8211
3545 8225
$$
JMPThe office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 12:20 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Avery, Caldwell | 2 hr |
| Oct 7, 6:40 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Transylvania | 3 hr |
| Oct 7, 6:59 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Transylvania | 5 hr |
| Oct 7, 7:08 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Jackson, Macon, Transylvania | 3 hr |
| Oct 7, 8:10 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Henderson, Rutherford | 3 hr |
| Oct 7, 9:05 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Burke | 55 min |
| Oct 7, 9:25 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Burke, McDowell | 5 hr |
| Oct 7, 9:41 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Buncombe, Henderson | 3 days |
| Oct 7, 9:41 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Buncombe | 17 hr |
| Oct 7, 9:46 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Henderson, Transylvania | 68 hr |
| Oct 7, 10:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Transylvania | 6 hr |
| Oct 7, 11:03 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Burke | 6 hr |
| Oct 7, 11:19 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GSP | Henderson, Rutherford | 6 hr |
| Oct 7, 11:49 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Henderson, Polk | 8 hr |
| Oct 7, 1:02 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Macon, Swain | 8 hr |
| Oct 7, 2:01 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GSP | Burke, McDowell | 4 hr |
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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.