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River Flood Warning 19, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

October 7, 2021Henderson County, Transylvania County, North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this river flood warning at Oct 7, 2021, 9:46 AM EDT for Henderson County, Transylvania County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 7, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Oct 7, 2021, 9:46 AM EDT (13:46 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 7, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired: Oct 10, 2021, 5:42 AM EDT
In force: 60 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 13:48 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 16.94 ft at Oct 9, 2021, 2:00 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.

737 
WGUS42 KGSP 071346
FLWGSP

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
946 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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 evening before 1100 PM EDT.

&&


NCC089-175-080315-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FL.W.0019.211007T2200Z-211010T0701Z/
/BLAN7.1.ER.211007T2200Z.211008T1200Z.211009T1900Z.NO/
946 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* From this evening to early Sunday morning.
* At 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  Floodwaters 
  continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad 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 
  Rd. and Crab Creek Rd.


&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
      3526 8274 3534 8261

$$

CAC

6 follow-up statements

372 
WGUS82 KGSP 080123
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
923 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 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...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

The next statement should be issued by noon on Friday.

&&


NCC089-175-081600-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211010T0701Z/
/BLAN7.1.ER.211007T2200Z.211008T1200Z.211009T1900Z.NO/
923 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at approximately 17.5 
  feet Friday afternoon and then fall below flood stage by Saturday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  Floodwaters 
  continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad 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 
  Road and Crab Creek Road.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.4 
  feet on 10/17/1936.


&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
      3526 8274 3534 8261

$$

JPT

742 
WGUS82 KGSP 081401
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1001 AM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the French Broad River At 
Blantyre affecting Transylvania and Henderson Counties...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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 evening before 1000 PM EDT.

&&


NCC089-175-090215-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211010T0701Z/
/BLAN7.1.ER.211007T2200Z.211008T1800Z.211009T1312Z.NO/
1001 AM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 9:46 AM EDT Friday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:46 AM EDT Friday was 16.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river has crested. It will then fall below flood 
  stage tomorrow.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  Floodwaters 
  continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad 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 
  Rd. and Crab Creek Rd.


&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
      3526 8274 3534 8261

$$

CSH

126 
WGUS82 KGSP 090128
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
928 PM EDT Fri Oct 8 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...

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 will be issued by noon on Saturday.

&&


NCC089-175-091600-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211010T0701Z/
/BLAN7.1.ER.211007T2200Z.211008T1800Z.211009T1312Z.NO/
928 PM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 9:15 PM EDT Friday the river stage was 16.92 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:15 PM EDT Friday was 16.93 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by late 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Farmland flooding 
  continues on both sides of the French Broad River. Floodwaters 
  begin to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab 
  Creek Rd.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  Floodwaters 
  continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad 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 
  Road and Crab Creek Road.


&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
      3526 8274 3534 8261

$$

JPT

706 
WGUS82 KGSP 091454
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1054 AM EDT Sat Oct 9 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...

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 415 AM EDT.

&&


NCC089-175-101300-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211010T1300Z/
/BLAN7.1.ER.211007T2200Z.211009T0716Z.211010T0600Z.NO/
1054 AM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 10:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.8 feet.
  The river crested at 16.94 feet at 3:16 AM Saturday.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  Action Stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:15 AM EDT Saturday was 16.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage in the 
  predawn hours Sunday morning.  Then continue falling to 9.0 feet 
  next Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  Floodwaters 
  continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad 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 
  Rd. and Crab Creek Rd.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.9 
  feet on 12/24/2013.


&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
      3526 8274 3534 8261

$$

DEO

690 
WGUS82 KGSP 100029
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
829 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 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...

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 Sunday morning before 830 AM EDT.

&&


NCC089-175-101230-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211010T1319Z/
/BLAN7.1.ER.211007T2200Z.211009T0716Z.211010T0119Z.NO/
829 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 8:01 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:01 PM EDT Saturday was 16.9 feet.  The river crested at 16.94 
  feet at 3:16 AM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening and continue falling to 8.2 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Farmland flooding 
  continues on both sides of the French Broad River. Floodwaters 
  begin to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab 
  Creek Rd.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1 
  feet on 11/30/2005.


&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
      3526 8274 3534 8261

$$

Moore

485 
WGUS82 KGSP 100942
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
542 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  French Broad River At Blantyre affecting Transylvania and 
  Henderson Counties.

NCC089-175-101045-
/O.CAN.KGSP.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211010T0942Z/
/BLAN7.1.ER.211007T2200Z.211009T0716Z.211010T0109Z.NO/
542 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...The Flood Warning for the French Broad River At Blantyre has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the French Broad River At Blantyre.
* At 5:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall through the 
  week.


&&

LAT...LON 3538 8257 3537 8250 3529 8254 3521 8267
      3526 8274 3534 8261

$$

RWH

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Oct 7, 12:20 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Avery, Caldwell	2 hr
Oct 7, 6:40 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Transylvania	3 hr
Oct 7, 6:59 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Transylvania	5 hr
Oct 7, 7:08 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Jackson, Macon, Transylvania	3 hr
Oct 7, 7:34 AM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	GSP	Buncombe, McDowell, Rutherford	7 hr
Oct 7, 8:10 AM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	GSP	Henderson, Rutherford	3 hr
Oct 7, 9:05 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Burke	55 min
Oct 7, 9:25 AM EDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	GSP	Burke, McDowell	5 hr
Oct 7, 9:41 AM EDT	River Flood Advisory	GSP	Buncombe, Henderson	3 days
Oct 7, 9:41 AM EDT	River Flood Advisory	GSP	Buncombe	17 hr
Oct 7, 10:53 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Transylvania	6 hr
Oct 7, 11:03 AM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	GSP	Burke	6 hr
Oct 7, 11:19 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	GSP	Henderson, Rutherford	6 hr
Oct 7, 11:49 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Henderson, Polk	8 hr
Oct 7, 1:02 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Macon, Swain	8 hr
Oct 7, 2:01 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	GSP	Burke, McDowell	4 hr

Nearby

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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.