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River Flood Warning 10, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this river flood warning at Aug 17, 2021, 2:22 AM EDT for Henderson County, Transylvania County, North Carolina. It took effect at Aug 17, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 71 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 17, 2021, 2:22 AM EDT (06:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 17, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 20, 2021, 7:24 PM EDT
- In force
- 71 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Henderson County, NC, Transylvania County, NC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point French Broad River at Grove Bridge Rd, in Blantyre (BLAN7). The gauge peaked at 20.73 ft at Aug 19, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 15 ft
- Minor stage
- 16 ft
- Moderate stage
- 19 ft
- Major stage
- 23 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03443000, 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.
532
WGUS42 KGSP 170622
FLWGSP
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
222 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has
issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
French Broad River at Blantyre affecting Transylvania and
Henderson Counties.
.Torrential rainfall early Monday morning over the headwaters of the
French Broad River produced rainfall totals of 4-7" along the
Jackson and Transylvania County Line/Tanasee Ridge. This rainfall
resulted in significant rises along the Upper French Broad River
from Rosman to Brevard to Blantyre. Additional heavy rainfall is
expected as Tropical Storm Fred lifts north into the southern
Appalachians on Tuesday, producing as much as 4-7" of additional
rainfall by midnight Wednesday. This additional rainfall will cause
new rises within the Upper French Broad River watershed and nuisance
to Minor flooding of common areas between Rosman and Fletcher is
likely through Thursday. Moderate flooding near Blantyre is
possible if heavier rainfall develops or the rainfall occurs over a
shorter period of time. Please stay weather aware and monitor the
latest forecast updates.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For detailed information including observed and forecast stages,
flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more,
please visit: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp
&&
NCC089-175-180045-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FL.W.0010.210818T0600Z-210820T1800Z/
/BLAN7.1.ER.210818T0600Z.210819T0600Z.210820T0440Z.NO/
222 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* From late tonight to early Friday afternoon.
* At 12:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet and rising slowly.
* Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast. Moderate flooding is possible.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage
by Tuesday night to a crest between 18.5 and 19.0 feet by Thursday
morning. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage during the day
on Friday.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. Widespread
farmland flooding between the French Broad River and the railroad
tracks is ongoing. The river is approaching 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
3526 8274 3534 8261
$$
JMP4 follow-up statements
650
WGUS82 KGSP 171619
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1219 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the French Broad River At
Blantyre affecting Transylvania and Henderson Counties...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For detailed information including observed and forecast stages,
flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more,
please visit: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp
The next statement will be issued later this evening.
&&
NCC089-175-180430-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0010.210818T0534Z-210820T0712Z/
/BLAN7.1.ER.210818T0534Z.210819T0000Z.210819T1912Z.NO/
1219 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* From late tonight to early Friday morning.
* At 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.9 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest between 18.5 and 19.0 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage during
Friday.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, widespread farmland flooding between the
river and the railroad tracks is ongoing. The river is
approaching the railroad tracks near Fodderstack Mountain and
River Ridge Roads. The intersection of River and Big Willow Roads
is innundated.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
3526 8274 3534 8261
$$
CSH318
WGUS42 KGSP 172211
FLWGSP
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
611 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the French Broad River At Blantyre
affecting Transylvania and Henderson Counties...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
For detailed information including observed and forecast stages,
flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more,
please visit: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp
The next statement should be issued Wednesday morning before 0400 AM
EDT.
&&
NCC089-175-181015-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0010.210818T0000Z-210820T1136Z/
/BLAN7.2.ER.210818T0000Z.210818T1800Z.210819T2336Z.NO/
611 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 6:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 22.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Floodwaters continue to inundate farmland
between the 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 and Crab Creek Roads.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, 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.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, The 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
3526 8274 3534 8261
$$633
WGUS82 KGSP 180815
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
415 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River At Blantyre affecting Transylvania and
Henderson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
For detailed information including observed and forecast stages,
flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more,
please visit: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp
&&
NCC089-175-190000-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210820T2324Z/
/BLAN7.2.ER.210817T2323Z.210818T1800Z.210820T1124Z.NO/
415 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 4:01 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Significant flooding of
secondary roads is likely ongoing. Floodwaters may be inundating
portions of US 64. Homes and commercial buildings within the
vicinity of US 64 and adjacent secondary roads may be threatened
by approaching or rising floodwaters.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
3526 8274 3534 8261
$$
JMP328
WGUS82 KGSP 181603
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1203 PM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River At Blantyre affecting Transylvania and
Henderson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
For detailed information including observed and forecast stages,
flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more,
please visit: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp
The next statement should be issued late tonight before 1245 AM EDT.
&&
NCC089-175-190700-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210820T2324Z/
/BLAN7.2.ER.210817T2323Z.210819T0000Z.210820T0645Z.NO/
1203 PM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Minor Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Moderate Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 20.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Significant flooding of
secondary roads is likely ongoing. Floodwaters may be inundating
portions of US 64. Homes and commercial buildings within the
vicinity of US 64 and adjacent secondary roads may be threatened
by approaching or rising floodwaters. Floodwaters will reach
levels similar to 1994 with Tropical Storm Beryl.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.6
feet on 01/08/1998.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
3526 8274 3534 8261
$$
DEOThe office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 3:01 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Buncombe, Henderson | 79 min |
| Aug 17, 3:27 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Buncombe | 26 hr |
| Aug 17, 3:59 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Madison | 40 hr |
| Aug 17, 4:12 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Buncombe | 31 hr |
| Aug 17, 4:20 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Buncombe, Henderson | 4 days |
| Aug 17, 11:36 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Alexander, Iredell | 39 min |
| Aug 17, 12:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Iredell | 25 min |
| Aug 17, 12:06 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Iredell | 39 min |
| Aug 17, 12:33 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Alexander | 12 min |
| Aug 17, 12:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Iredell | 18 min |
| Aug 17, 1:09 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Jackson, Macon, Transylvania | 5 hr |
| Aug 17, 1:25 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Transylvania | 4 hr |
| Aug 17, 1:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Transylvania | 34 min |
| Aug 17, 2:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Catawba, Lincoln | 29 min |
| Aug 17, 2:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Iredell | 28 min |
| Aug 17, 2:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Alexander | 28 min |
| Aug 17, 2:31 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Burke, Caldwell | 44 min |
| Aug 17, 2:31 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Macon | 19 min |
| Aug 17, 3:02 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Caldwell | 43 min |
| Aug 17, 3:06 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Alexander, Caldwell | 39 min |
| Aug 17, 3:12 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Haywood | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 3:41 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Buncombe | 5 hr |
| Aug 17, 3:48 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba | 42 min |
| Aug 17, 4:07 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Avery, Burke, McDowell, Mitchell | 53 min |
| Aug 17, 4:08 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Madison | 9 hr |
| Aug 17, 4:16 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Buncombe, Henderson | 5 hr |
| Aug 17, 4:17 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Avery, Burke, Caldwell | 43 min |
| Aug 17, 4:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Henderson, Polk, Rutherford | 12 min |
| Aug 17, 4:24 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Haywood | 4 hr |
| Aug 17, 4:35 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Buncombe, Henderson, Polk, Rutherford | 8 hr |
| Aug 17, 4:50 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | McDowell | 9 hr |
| Aug 17, 4:58 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Yancey | 4 hr |
| Aug 17, 4:59 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Avery, Burke, McDowell, Mitchell, Yancey | 46 min |
| Aug 17, 5:14 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Transylvania | 4 hr |
| Aug 17, 5:17 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Haywood | 12 hr |
| Aug 17, 5:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Avery, McDowell, Mitchell, Rutherford, Yancey | 49 min |
| Aug 17, 5:28 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Avery, Burke, Caldwell | 47 min |
| Aug 17, 5:32 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Mitchell | 4 hr |
| Aug 17, 5:48 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Buncombe | 26 hr |
| Aug 17, 6:00 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Avery, Burke, Caldwell | 9 hr |
| Aug 17, 6:16 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Henderson, Polk, Rutherford | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 6:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Polk, Rutherford | 48 min |
| Aug 17, 6:57 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Burke, McDowell | 6 hr |
| Aug 17, 7:59 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Cleveland | 46 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.