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River Flood Warning 17, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

August 18, 2021Buncombe County, Henderson County, North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this river flood warning at Aug 18, 2021, 3:15 AM EDT for Buncombe County, Henderson County, North Carolina. It was in force for 44 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Aug 18, 2021, 3:15 AM EDT (07:15 UTC)
Expired: Aug 19, 2021, 11:16 PM EDT
In force: 44 hr
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 07:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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.

923 
WGUS42 KGSP 180715
FLWGSP

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
315 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 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.

.The upper French Broad River experienced two separate significant 
rainfall events since early Monday morning, producing storm-total 
rainfall amounts of 8-15 inches, with the highest totals in the 
headwaters of the watershed.  This rainfall has produced a 
significant flood wave which continues to build as tributaries crest 
and feed floodwaters into the French Broad River.  Therefore, 
widespread Minor to Moderate flooding is developing from Brevard to 
Etowah, Blantyre, Horse Shoe, and Fletcher, causing extensive 
flooding of adjacent areas, including farmland, low-water crossings, 
secondary roads, boat-access areas, and some structures.  Flooding 
is expected to continue into early Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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

&&


NCC021-089-182000-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FL.W.0017.210818T0715Z-210820T0316Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210817T1834Z.210818T1800Z.210819T1516Z.NO/
315 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* From Tuesday, August 17 to late tomorrow evening.
* At 2:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.2 feet and rising 
  steadily.
* Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest between 15.5 
  feet and 16.5 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below 
  Minor Flood Stage late tomorrow morning.
* 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.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage.  Significant 
  inundation of several roads within the French Broad River Valley 
  from Etowah to Avery Creek is ongoing.  Floodwaters may be 
  approaching vulnerable homes and businesses within the valley.


&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
      3540 8250 3537 8250

$$

JMP

3 follow-up statements

866 
WGUS82 KGSP 181627
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1227 PM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...The Flood Warning continues 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.

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 430 AM EDT.

&&


NCC021-089-190830-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210820T0316Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210817T1834Z.210819T0600Z.210819T1945Z.NO/
1227 PM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Minor Flood stage is 13.0 feet. 
  Moderate Flood stage is 17.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage.  Significant 
  inundation of several roads within the French Broad River Valley 
  from Etowah to Avery Creek is ongoing.  Floodwaters may be 
  approaching vulnerable homes and businesses within the valley.  
  Floodwater levels are similar to those levels observed during 
  Hurricane Ivan in mid-September, 2004.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.6 
  feet on 05/06/2013.


&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
      3540 8250 3537 8250

$$

DEO

307 
WGUS82 KGSP 182318
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
718 PM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...The Flood Warning continues 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 late tonight before 545 AM EDT.

&&


NCC021-089-190945-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210819T0943Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210817T1834Z.210818T1215Z.210818T2143Z.NO/
718 PM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until late tonight.
* At 5:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.1 feet by Monday 
  morning.
* 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.
* 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

$$

MPR

647 
WGUS82 KGSP 190823
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
423 AM EDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  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 this morning before 1100 AM EDT.

&&


NCC021-089-191530-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210820T0316Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210817T1834Z.210819T0600Z.210819T1945Z.NO/
423 AM EDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until late this evening.
* At 3:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.4 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 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage.  Significant 
  inundation of several roads within the French Broad River Valley 
  from Etowah to Avery Creek is ongoing.  Floodwaters may be 
  approaching vulnerable homes and businesses within the valley.  
  Floodwater levels are similar to those levels observed during 
  Hurricane Ivan in mid-September, 2004.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.5 
  feet on 05/07/2003.


&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
      3540 8250 3537 8250

$$

Krentz

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 17, 8:30 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning EmergencyCatastrophic damage threat	GSP	Haywood	6 hr
Aug 17, 8:55 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	GSP	Mitchell, Yancey	6 hr
Aug 17, 9:01 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Burke, Cleveland, Rutherford	5 hr
Aug 17, 9:40 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Alexander, Caldwell, Catawba, Gaston, Lincoln	6 hr
Aug 17, 9:52 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	GSP	Henderson, Transylvania	14 hr
Aug 17, 10:03 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Macon, Swain	11 hr
Aug 17, 10:21 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	GSP	Catawba	3 hr
Aug 17, 10:33 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	GSP	Buncombe	7 hr
Aug 17, 10:44 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	GSP	Alexander, Iredell	31 min
Aug 17, 10:53 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Iredell, Mecklenburg	4 hr
Aug 17, 11:16 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	GSP	Madison	20 hr
Aug 18, 12:00 AM EDT	River Flood Advisory	GSP	Swain	10 hr
Aug 18, 12:44 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	GSP	Rutherford	5 hr
Aug 18, 1:18 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	McDowell	4 hr
Aug 18, 1:59 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Avery	3 hr
Aug 18, 2:21 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	GSP	Burke, Caldwell	6 hr
Aug 18, 1:28 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	GSP	Henderson, Transylvania	69 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.