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Flash Flood Watch 10, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this flash flood watch at Oct 5, 2021, 2:45 PM EDT for 14 counties in North Carolina; Abbeville County, Anderson County, Greenwood County, South Carolina; 6 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Oct 5, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 64 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 5, 2021, 2:45 PM EDT (18:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 5, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 8, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 64 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Flood severity
- None
All 23 counties
Elbert County, GA, Franklin County, GA, Habersham County, GA, Hart County, GA, Rabun County, GA, Stephens County, GA, Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Burke County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Henderson County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Polk County, NC, Rutherford County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Yancey County, NC, Abbeville County, SC, Anderson County, SC, Greenwood County, SC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:46 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 nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 263 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
- 565 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -32 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 752 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 16 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
770 WGUS62 KGSP 051845 FFAGSP URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 245 PM EDT Tue Oct 5 2021 GAZ010-017-060300- /O.NEW.KGSP.FF.A.0010.211006T0000Z-211007T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham- Including the cities of Clarkesville, Pine Mountain, Demorest, Mountain City, Clayton, Cornelia, Hollywood, and Baldwin 245 PM EDT Tue Oct 5 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for a portion of northeast Georgia, including the following areas, Habersham and Rabun. * From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday morning. * Rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected tonight through late Wednesday night. Rainfall totals of up to three to five inches are possible across Rabun and Habersham counties during this period. There is potential for localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from rainfall earlier today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ ARK
11 follow-up statements
284 WGUS62 KGSP 060246 FFAGSP Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1046 PM EDT Tue Oct 5 2021 GAZ010-017-061000- /O.CON.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211007T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham- Including the cities of Clarkesville, Pine Mountain, Demorest, Mountain City, Clayton, Cornelia, Hollywood, and Baldwin 1046 PM EDT Tue Oct 5 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast Georgia, including the following areas, Habersham and Rabun. * Through Thursday morning. * Rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected tonight through late Wednesday night. Rainfall totals of up to three to five inches are possible across Rabun and Habersham counties during this period. There is potential for localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from rainfall earlier today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ Moore
335 WGUS62 KGSP 060801 FFAGSP URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 401 AM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021 NCZ052-059-062>064-SCZ001-002-061615- /O.EXA.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211007T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Haywood-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Including the cities of Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Tuckasegee, Brevard, Rainbow Springs, Waterville, Pumpkintown, Waynesville, Kyle, Canton, Westminster, Sylva, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cullowhee, Cruso, Cashiers, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Little River, and Franklin 401 AM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include portions of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in western North Carolina, Haywood, Macon, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson and Transylvania. In upstate South Carolina, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * Through Thursday morning. * Rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. Additional rainfall totals of up to three to five inches with locally higher amounts are possible across portions of the South Carolina mountains and the southwest North Carolina mountains during this period. There is potential for localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from rainfall yesterday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ GAZ010-017-061615- /O.CON.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211007T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham- Including the cities of Clarkesville, Pine Mountain, Demorest, Mountain City, Clayton, Cornelia, Hollywood, and Baldwin 401 AM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast Georgia, including the following areas, Habersham and Rabun. * Through Thursday morning. * Rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. Additional rainfall totals of up to three to five inches are possible across Rabun and Habersham counties during this period. There is potential for localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from rainfall yesterday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ TDP
694 WGUS62 KGSP 061618 FFAGSP Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1218 PM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021 GAZ010-017-NCZ052-059-062>064-SCZ001-002-070030- /O.CON.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211007T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham-Haywood-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Including the cities of Tuckasegee, Waterville, Pumpkintown, Canton, Westminster, Brevard, Cullowhee, Cruso, Hollywood, Clarkesville, Walhalla, Mountain City, Clayton, Sylva, Cashiers, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Rainbow Springs, Highlands, Pine Mountain, Kyle, Wolf Mountain, Franklin, Mountain Rest, Demorest, Waynesville, Cornelia, and Baldwin 1218 PM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Habersham and Rabun. In western North Carolina, Haywood, Macon, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson and Transylvania. In upstate South Carolina, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * Through Thursday morning. * Rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight. Additional rainfall totals of up to three to five inches are possible across the watch area during this period. There is potential for localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from rainfall yesterday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ ARK
711 WGUS62 KGSP 061837 FFAGSP URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 237 PM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021 NCZ053-065-505-507-509-SCZ003-070245- /O.EXB.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Buncombe-Henderson-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Slater-Marietta, Old Fort, Candler, Tuxedo, Saluda, Cleveland, Etowah, Woodlawn, Gowensville, Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Chimney Rock State Park, Tigerville, Ashford, Black Mountain, East Flat Rock, Dana, and Sugar Hill 237 PM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include portions of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in western North Carolina, Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains and Rutherford Mountains. In upstate South Carolina, Greenville Mountains. * Through Thursday evening. * Rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected tonight through Thursday. Additional rainfall totals of up to three to five inches are possible across the watch area during this period. There is potential for localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from rainfall yesterday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ GAZ010-017-NCZ052-059-062>064-SCZ001-002-070245- /O.EXT.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham-Haywood-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Including the cities of Tuckasegee, Waterville, Pumpkintown, Canton, Westminster, Brevard, Cullowhee, Cruso, Hollywood, Clarkesville, Walhalla, Mountain City, Clayton, Sylva, Cashiers, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Rainbow Springs, Highlands, Pine Mountain, Kyle, Wolf Mountain, Franklin, Mountain Rest, Demorest, Waynesville, Cornelia, and Baldwin 237 PM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Habersham and Rabun. In western North Carolina, Haywood, Macon, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson and Transylvania. In upstate South Carolina, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * Through Thursday evening. * Rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected tonight through Thursday. Additional rainfall totals of up to three to five inches are possible across the watch area during this period. There is potential for localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from rainfall yesterday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ ARK
196 WGUS62 KGSP 070239 FFAGSP Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1039 PM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021 GAZ010-017-NCZ052-053-059-062>065-505-507-509-SCZ001>003-071100- /O.CON.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Tuckasegee, Waterville, Pumpkintown, Woodlawn, Canton, Westminster, Brevard, Ashford, Cullowhee, Cruso, Hollywood, East Flat Rock, Mountain Rest, Clarkesville, Walhalla, Old Fort, Etowah, Saluda, Asheville, Mountain City, Clayton, Sylva, Gowensville, Chimney Rock State Park, Tigerville, Cashiers, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Rainbow Springs, Highlands, Pine Mountain, Candler, Cleveland, Kyle, Wolf Mountain, Franklin, Black Mountain, Dana, Slater-Marietta, Tuxedo, Demorest, Waynesville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Cornelia, Baldwin, and Sugar Hill 1039 PM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Habersham and Rabun. In western North Carolina, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson and Transylvania. In upstate South Carolina, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * Through Thursday evening. * Rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected tonight through Thursday. Additional rainfall totals of up to three to five inches are possible across the watch area during this period. There is potential for localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from rainfall yesterday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ Moore
514 WGUS62 KGSP 070744 FFAGSP Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 344 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021 GAZ010-017-NCZ052-053-059-062>065-505-507-509-SCZ001>003-071600- /O.CON.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Tuckasegee, Waterville, Pumpkintown, Woodlawn, Canton, Westminster, Brevard, Ashford, Cullowhee, Cruso, Hollywood, East Flat Rock, Mountain Rest, Clarkesville, Walhalla, Old Fort, Etowah, Saluda, Asheville, Mountain City, Clayton, Sylva, Gowensville, Chimney Rock State Park, Tigerville, Cashiers, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Rainbow Springs, Highlands, Pine Mountain, Candler, Cleveland, Kyle, Wolf Mountain, Franklin, Black Mountain, Dana, Slater-Marietta, Tuxedo, Demorest, Waynesville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Cornelia, Baldwin, and Sugar Hill 344 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Habersham and Rabun. In western North Carolina, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson and Transylvania. In upstate South Carolina, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * Through this evening. * Rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected to continue through the day. Additional rainfall totals of up to 2 to 4 inches are possible across the watch area. There is potential for localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from previous rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ RWH
830 WGUS62 KGSP 071427 FFAGSP URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1027 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021 NCZ033-049-050-501>504-506-508-510-072230- /O.EXB.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Nebo, Lenoir, Burnsville, Dysartsville, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Newland, Celo, Micaville, Columbus, Patterson, Forest City, Ingalls, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Mill Spring, Ramseytown, Poplar, Kings Creek, Swiss, Pleasant Grove, Busick, Tryon, Fero, Sawmills, Glenwood, Marion, Granite Falls, and Valdese 1027 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 AM EDT FRIDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of western North Carolina, including the following areas, Avery, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Mitchell and Yancey. * Through Friday morning. * Additional rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected to later today into tonight. Additional rainfall totals of up to 1 to 2 inches are possible across the watch area, with locally higher amounts. Even these amounts may cause localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from previous rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ GAZ010-017-NCZ052-053-059-062>065-505-507-509-SCZ001>003-072230- /O.EXT.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Tuckasegee, Waterville, Pumpkintown, Woodlawn, Canton, Westminster, Brevard, Ashford, Cullowhee, Cruso, Hollywood, East Flat Rock, Mountain Rest, Clarkesville, Walhalla, Old Fort, Etowah, Saluda, Asheville, Mountain City, Clayton, Sylva, Gowensville, Chimney Rock State Park, Tigerville, Cashiers, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Rainbow Springs, Highlands, Pine Mountain, Candler, Cleveland, Kyle, Wolf Mountain, Franklin, Black Mountain, Dana, Slater-Marietta, Tuxedo, Demorest, Waynesville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Cornelia, Baldwin, and Sugar Hill 1027 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 AM EDT FRIDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Habersham and Rabun. In western North Carolina, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson and Transylvania. In upstate South Carolina, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * Through Friday morning. * Additional rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected to later today into tonight. Additional rainfall totals of up to 1 to 2 inches are possible across the watch area, with locally higher amounts. Even these amounts may cause localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from previous rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ ARK
421 WGUS62 KGSP 071852 FFAGSP URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 252 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021 GAZ018-026-028-029-SCZ004-005-010-011-019-080300- /O.EXB.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens- Anderson-Abbeville-Greenwood- Including the cities of Calhoun Falls, Ware Shoals, Gumlog, Nuberg, Ruckersville, Anderson, Ninety Six, Clemson, Toccoa, Boydville, Fortsonia, Oakway, Hartwell, Dacusville, Abbeville, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Royston, Reed Creek, Seneca, Elberton, Canon, Easley, and Middleton 252 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include portions of northeast Georgia and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Hart and Stephens. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens and Greenwood. * Through Friday morning. * Continued rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this evening through Friday morning. Additional rainfall totals of up to 1 to 3 inches are possible across the watch area, with locally higher amounts. Even these amounts may cause localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from previous rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ GAZ010-017-NCZ033-049-050-052-053-059-062>065-501>510-SCZ001>003- 080300- /O.EXT.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-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- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Tuckasegee, Pumpkintown, Nebo, Lenoir, Burnsville, Waterville, Dysartsville, Jonas Ridge, Granite Falls, Woodlawn, Morganton, Canton, Westminster, Newland, Celo, Ashford, Cullowhee, Cruso, Hollywood, Ingalls, East Flat Rock, Mountain Rest, Clarkesville, Columbus, Cleveland, Patterson, Tryon, Etowah, Saluda, Forest City, Sylva, Mountain City, Clayton, Asheville, Glenwood, Gowensville, Chimney Rock State Park, Tigerville, Marion, Cashiers, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Rutherfordton, Little River, Rainbow Springs, Mill Spring, Highlands, Spindale, Pine Mountain, Candler, Spruce Pine, Kyle, Ramseytown, Poplar, Franklin, Walhalla, Kings Creek, Swiss, Sugar Hill, Micaville, Pleasant Grove, Black Mountain, Dana, Busick, Slater-Marietta, Old Fort, Tuxedo, Demorest, Waynesville, Fero, Sawmills, Brevard, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Cornelia, Wolf Mountain, Baldwin, and Valdese 252 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Habersham and Rabun. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * Through Friday morning. * Continued rounds of showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this evening through Friday morning. Additional rainfall totals of up to 1 to 3 inches are possible across the watch area, with locally higher amounts. Even these amounts may cause localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from previous rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ ARK
387 WGUS62 KGSP 080224 FFAGSP Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1024 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-049-050-052-053-059-062>065- 501>510-SCZ001>005-010-011-019-081100- /O.CON.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Haywood-Buncombe-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-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Anderson-Abbeville-Greenwood- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Burnsville, Jonas Ridge, Newland, Sugar Hill, Ninety Six, Toccoa, Clarkesville, Mill Spring, Boydville, Oakway, Ingalls, Cashiers, Mountain Rest, Little River, Dacusville, Spruce Pine, Kyle, Poplar, Clemson, Gowensville, Busick, Slater-Marietta, Waynesville, Marion, Granite Falls, Tuxedo, Calhoun Falls, Ware Shoals, Canon, Dysartsville, Woodlawn, Nuberg, Anderson, Brevard, Mountain City, Chimney Rock State Park, Rutherfordton, Highlands, Spindale, Pine Mountain, Candler, Walhalla, Black Mountain, Dana, Seneca, Ramseytown, Middleton, Baldwin, Nebo, Lenoir, Tigerville, Canton, Ruckersville, Celo, Cullowhee, Hollywood, Columbus, Saluda, Micaville, Asheville, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Abbeville, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Royston, Franklin, Kings Creek, Etowah, Tryon, Fero, Sawmills, Hartwell, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Cleveland, Valdese, Tuckasegee, Pumpkintown, Forest City, Waterville, Gumlog, Morganton, Westminster, Ashford, Cruso, East Flat Rock, Patterson, Fortsonia, Clayton, Sylva, Rainbow Springs, Old Fort, Swiss, Reed Creek, Pleasant Grove, Elberton, Demorest, Easley, Glenwood, Cornelia, and Wolf Mountain 1024 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * Through Friday morning. * Continued showers and possibly a few embedded thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area late tonight through Friday morning. Additional rainfall totals of up to 1 to 3 inches are possible across the watch area, with locally higher amounts. These amounts may cause localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from previous rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ JPT
918 WGUS62 KGSP 080720 FFAGSP Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 320 AM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-049-050-052-053-059-062>065- 501>510-SCZ001>005-010-011-019-081530- /O.CON.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Haywood-Buncombe-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-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Anderson-Abbeville-Greenwood- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Burnsville, Jonas Ridge, Newland, Sugar Hill, Ninety Six, Toccoa, Clarkesville, Mill Spring, Boydville, Oakway, Ingalls, Cashiers, Mountain Rest, Little River, Dacusville, Spruce Pine, Kyle, Poplar, Clemson, Gowensville, Busick, Slater-Marietta, Waynesville, Marion, Granite Falls, Tuxedo, Calhoun Falls, Ware Shoals, Canon, Dysartsville, Woodlawn, Nuberg, Anderson, Brevard, Mountain City, Chimney Rock State Park, Rutherfordton, Highlands, Spindale, Pine Mountain, Candler, Walhalla, Black Mountain, Dana, Seneca, Ramseytown, Middleton, Baldwin, Nebo, Lenoir, Tigerville, Canton, Ruckersville, Celo, Cullowhee, Hollywood, Columbus, Saluda, Micaville, Asheville, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Abbeville, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Royston, Franklin, Kings Creek, Etowah, Tryon, Fero, Sawmills, Hartwell, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Cleveland, Valdese, Tuckasegee, Pumpkintown, Forest City, Waterville, Gumlog, Morganton, Westminster, Ashford, Cruso, East Flat Rock, Patterson, Fortsonia, Clayton, Sylva, Rainbow Springs, Old Fort, Swiss, Reed Creek, Pleasant Grove, Elberton, Demorest, Easley, Glenwood, Cornelia, and Wolf Mountain 320 AM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * Until Noon EDT today. * Continued showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area through Friday morning. Additional rainfall totals of up to 1 to 2 inches are possible across the watch area, with locally higher amounts. These amounts may cause localized flash flooding and quick rises on rivers and creeks, given the wet ground from previous rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. && $$ WJM
589 WGUS62 KGSP 081545 FFAGSP Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1145 AM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-049-050-052-053-059-062>065- 501>510-SCZ001>005-010-011-019-081645- /O.EXP.KGSP.FF.A.0010.000000T0000Z-211008T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Haywood-Buncombe-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-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Anderson-Abbeville-Greenwood- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Burnsville, Jonas Ridge, Newland, Sugar Hill, Ninety Six, Toccoa, Clarkesville, Mill Spring, Boydville, Oakway, Ingalls, Cashiers, Mountain Rest, Little River, Dacusville, Spruce Pine, Kyle, Poplar, Clemson, Gowensville, Busick, Slater-Marietta, Waynesville, Marion, Granite Falls, Tuxedo, Calhoun Falls, Ware Shoals, Canon, Dysartsville, Woodlawn, Nuberg, Anderson, Brevard, Mountain City, Chimney Rock State Park, Rutherfordton, Highlands, Spindale, Pine Mountain, Candler, Walhalla, Black Mountain, Dana, Seneca, Ramseytown, Middleton, Baldwin, Nebo, Lenoir, Tigerville, Canton, Ruckersville, Celo, Cullowhee, Hollywood, Columbus, Saluda, Micaville, Asheville, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Abbeville, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Royston, Franklin, Kings Creek, Etowah, Tryon, Fero, Sawmills, Hartwell, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Cleveland, Valdese, Tuckasegee, Pumpkintown, Forest City, Waterville, Gumlog, Morganton, Westminster, Ashford, Cruso, East Flat Rock, Patterson, Fortsonia, Clayton, Sylva, Rainbow Springs, Old Fort, Swiss, Reed Creek, Pleasant Grove, Elberton, Demorest, Easley, Glenwood, Cornelia, and Wolf Mountain 1145 AM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT NOON EDT TODAY... The Flash Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains will expire at Noon EDT today. While there will be additional showers and isolated thunderstorms possible across the area this afternoon. Overall rain rates and coverage should limit a flash flood threat. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ ARK
The office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 6:00 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Abbeville | 30 min |
| Oct 5, 9:48 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Spartanburg | 117 min |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.