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River Flood Warning 10, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

August 17, 2021Henderson County, Transylvania County, North Carolina

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.

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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

$$

JMP
4 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

$$

CSH
318 
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

$$

JMP
328 
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

$$

DEO

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 17, 3:01 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPBuncombe, Henderson79 min
Aug 17, 3:27 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPBuncombe26 hr
Aug 17, 3:59 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPMadison40 hr
Aug 17, 4:12 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe31 hr
Aug 17, 4:20 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe, Henderson4 days
Aug 17, 11:36 AM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedGSPAlexander, Iredell39 min
Aug 17, 12:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPIredell25 min
Aug 17, 12:06 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPIredell39 min
Aug 17, 12:33 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPAlexander12 min
Aug 17, 12:42 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedGSPIredell18 min
Aug 17, 1:09 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPJackson, Macon, Transylvania5 hr
Aug 17, 1:25 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPTransylvania4 hr
Aug 17, 1:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPTransylvania34 min
Aug 17, 2:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCatawba, Lincoln29 min
Aug 17, 2:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPIredell28 min
Aug 17, 2:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPAlexander28 min
Aug 17, 2:31 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPBurke, Caldwell44 min
Aug 17, 2:31 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPMacon19 min
Aug 17, 3:02 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPCaldwell43 min
Aug 17, 3:06 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPAlexander, Caldwell39 min
Aug 17, 3:12 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPHaywood3 hr
Aug 17, 3:41 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPBuncombe5 hr
Aug 17, 3:48 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPAlexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba42 min
Aug 17, 4:07 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPAvery, Burke, McDowell, Mitchell53 min
Aug 17, 4:08 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPMadison9 hr
Aug 17, 4:16 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPBuncombe, Henderson5 hr
Aug 17, 4:17 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPAvery, Burke, Caldwell43 min
Aug 17, 4:20 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPHenderson, Polk, Rutherford12 min
Aug 17, 4:24 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatGSPHaywood4 hr
Aug 17, 4:35 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPBuncombe, Henderson, Polk, Rutherford8 hr
Aug 17, 4:50 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPMcDowell9 hr
Aug 17, 4:58 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPYancey4 hr
Aug 17, 4:59 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPAvery, Burke, McDowell, Mitchell, Yancey46 min
Aug 17, 5:14 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatGSPTransylvania4 hr
Aug 17, 5:17 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPHaywood12 hr
Aug 17, 5:26 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPAvery, McDowell, Mitchell, Rutherford, Yancey49 min
Aug 17, 5:28 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPAvery, Burke, Caldwell47 min
Aug 17, 5:32 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPMitchell4 hr
Aug 17, 5:48 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe26 hr
Aug 17, 6:00 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPAvery, Burke, Caldwell9 hr
Aug 17, 6:16 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPHenderson, Polk, Rutherford3 hr
Aug 17, 6:42 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPPolk, Rutherford48 min
Aug 17, 6:57 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPBurke, McDowell6 hr
Aug 17, 7:59 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPCleveland46 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.