Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 13, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this river flood warning at Aug 17, 2021, 4:20 AM EDT for Buncombe County, Henderson County, North Carolina. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 17, 2021, 4:20 AM EDT (08:20 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 21, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Buncombe County, NC, Henderson County, NC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point French Broad River at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher (FLCN7). The gauge peaked at 14.61 ft at Aug 18, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 17 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03447687, 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.
765
WGUS42 KGSP 170820
FLWGSP
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
420 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 Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe 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 Minor
flooding of common areas from Mills River to Fletcher to Bent Creek
is likely through Thursday. More significant, Moderate flooding 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
&&
NCC021-089-180000-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FL.W.0013.210817T0820Z-210820T0000Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
420 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* From early this morning to Thursday evening.
* At 2:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.3 feet and cresting.
Additional rises are expected beginning later Tuesday morning.
* Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage
Tuesday evening to a crest between 14.0 and 15.0 feet by Wednesday
afternoon. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage by Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. French Broad River
floodwaters are now inundating Banner Farm Rd. Floodwaters may be
approaching portions of Glenn Bridge Rd. Farmland and other
low-lying areas within the French Broad River Valley from Etowah
to Avery Creek are experiencing scattered flooding. Glenn Bridge
Park and river access is experiencing scattered flooding.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. French Broad
River floodwaters may be impacting several roads within the
valley, resulting in road closures including along Glenn Bridge
Rd., Pinner Rd., Butler Bridge Rd., Nelson Rd., Banner Farm Rd.,
Brannon Rd., Old Brevard Hwy., and Ladson Rd. Widespread farmland
flooding is ongoing with floodwaters impacting some residential
and commercial property and outbuildings. Adjacent parks and
river access points along the reach of the river are experiencing
significant inundation.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
JMP4 follow-up statements
447
WGUS82 KGSP 171834
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
234 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the French Broad River Near
Fletcher affecting Buncombe 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 should be issued later tonight.
&&
NCC021-089-180645-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210820T0000Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
234 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 2:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.7 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest between 14.0 and 15.0 feet tomorrow afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Floodwaters are now inundating Banner Farm
Rd. and may be approaching portions of Glenn Bridge Rd. Farmland
and other low-lying areas within the French Broad River Valley
from Etowah to Avery Creek are experiencing scattered flooding.
Glenn Bridge Park and river access is experiencing scattered
flooding.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Floodwaters may be impacting several roads
within the valley, resulting in road closures including along
Glenn Bridge Rd., Pinner Rd., Butler Bridge Rd., Nelson Rd.,
Banner Farm Rd., Brannon Rd., Old Brevard Hwy., and Ladson Rd.
Widespread farmland flooding is ongoing with floodwaters impacting
some residential and commercial property and outbuildings.
Adjacent parks and river access points along the reach of the
river are experiencing significant inundation.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$547
WGUS82 KGSP 180643
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
243 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...The Flood Warning will continue in a new product for the
following rivers in North Carolina...
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
NCC021-089-180745-
/O.CAN.KGSP.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210818T0643Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210818T0552Z.210818T1800Z.210819T1516Z.NO/
243 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...The Flood Warning for the French Broad River Near Fletcher has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* At 2:01 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet and rising
steadily.
* Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest between 15.5
and 16.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below Minor Flood
Stage late tomorrow morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
JMP823
WGUS82 KGSP 192316
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
716 PM EDT Thu Aug 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
For detailed information including observed and forecast stages,
flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more,
please visit: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp
&&
NCC021-089-201515-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210820T1700Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210817T1834Z.210819T0600Z.210820T0500Z.NO/
716 PM EDT Thu Aug 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 7:02 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:02 PM EDT Thursday was 13.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage by Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. French Broad River
floodwaters are now inundating Banner Farm Rd. Floodwaters may be
approaching portions of Glenn Bridge Rd. Farmland and other
low-lying areas within the French Broad River Valley from Etowah
to Avery Creek are experiencing scattered flooding. Glenn Bridge
Park and river access is experiencing scattered flooding.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6
feet on 01/28/2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
RWH153
WGUS82 KGSP 201411
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1011 AM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe 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 this evening before 1015 PM EDT.
&&
NCC021-089-210215-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210821T0400Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210817T1834Z.210819T0600Z.210820T0500Z.NO/
1011 AM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:02 PM EDT Thursday was 13.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to return to within its banks
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Action Stage continues. Glenn Bridge Park
river access is experiencing minor flooding. Westfeldt Park is
experiencing scattered flooding. French Broad River floodwaters
are causing isolated to widely scattered farmland flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
ANPThe office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2:22 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Henderson, Transylvania | 4 days |
| 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, 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.