Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 3, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this river flood warning at Mar 25, 2021, 10:18 PM EDT for Buncombe County, Henderson County, North Carolina. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 56 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2021, 10:18 PM EDT (02:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 28, 2021, 9:44 AM EDT
- In force
- 56 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 02:17 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 14.54 ft at Mar 26, 2021, 11:00 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.
536
WGUS42 KGSP 260218
FLWGSP
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1018 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 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.
.Numerous rounds of heavy rainfall have affected the Upper French
Broad watershed since Thursday morning, resulting in widespread
accumulations of 2-5 inches across Transylvania and Henderson
counties. This rainfall has occurred over saturated soils and is
causing rapid rises along the French Broad River and associated
tributaries from Rosman and Brevard to Fletcher and Avery Creek.
Expect Minor flooding to occur in the usual areas between Rosman and
Avery Creek with extensive farmland and boat-access flooding and
flooding of at least a few secondary roads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
NCC021-089-261430-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FL.W.0003.210326T0600Z-210327T1655Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210326T0600Z.210326T1200Z.210327T0454Z.NO/
1018 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* From late tonight to Saturday afternoon.
* At 9:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet and rising rapidly.
* Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 15.0 feet tomorrow
morning. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage by early
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. French Broad River
floodwaters are now inundating Banner Farm Rd. Deeper inundation
is occurring at Butler Bridge 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.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
French Broad River
Fletcher 13.0 10.3 Thu 9 pm EDT 13.9 9.8 7.9
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
JMP7 follow-up statements
831
WGUS82 KGSP 261419
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1019 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
NCC021-089-270230-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210327T1708Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210326T0908Z.210326T1800Z.210327T0508Z.NO/
1019 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.4 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 9:30 AM EDT Friday was 14.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* 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 15.0
feet on 07/06/2013.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
French Broad River
Fletcher 13.0 14.4 Fri 9 am EDT 12.5 10.5 8.7
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
RWH717
WGUS82 KGSP 261518
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1118 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
For the FRENCH BROAD RIVER ...including Blantyre, Fletcher,
Asheville, Marshall, Hot Springs...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM EDT.
&&
NCC021-089-270330-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210327T1708Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210326T0908Z.210326T1800Z.210327T0508Z.NO/
1118 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.5 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 10:30 AM EDT Friday was 14.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* 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 15.0
feet on 07/06/2013.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
French Broad River
Fletcher 13.0 14.5 Fri 10 am ED 12.2 9.9 8.4
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
RWH260
WGUS82 KGSP 270049
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
849 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
For the FRENCH BROAD RIVER ...including Blantyre, Fletcher,
Asheville, Marshall, Hot Springs...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 900 AM EDT.
&&
NCC021-089-271300-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210328T0224Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210326T0908Z.210326T1500Z.210327T1424Z.NO/
849 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 14.3 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 7:45 PM EDT Friday was 14.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.9 feet Wednesday
evening.
* 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 14.7
feet on 01/25/2010.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
French Broad River
Fletcher 13.0 14.3 Fri 7 pm EDT 11.8 9.3 8.0
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
WJM410
WGUS82 KGSP 271310
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
910 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
For the FRENCH BROAD RIVER ...including Blantyre, Fletcher,
Asheville, Marshall, Hot Springs...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM EDT.
&&
NCC021-089-280115-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210328T0800Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210326T0908Z.210326T1500Z.210327T2000Z.NO/
910 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 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 8:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 13.4 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 8:30 AM EDT Saturday was 14.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 6.8 feet 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.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6
feet on 01/28/2013.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
French Broad River
Fletcher 13.0 13.4 Sat 8 am EDT 11.6 10.1 7.9
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
DEO032
WGUS82 KGSP 280030
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
830 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
For the FRENCH BROAD RIVER ...including Blantyre, Fletcher,
Asheville, Marshall, Hot Springs...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
&&
NCC021-089-280800-
/O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210328T0800Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210326T0908Z.210326T1500Z.210327T2000Z.NO/
830 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below Minor Flood Stage
by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. French Broad River
floodwaters are now inundating Banner Farm Rd. Floodwaters may be
approaching portions of Glenn Bridge Rd. Farmland and other
low-lying areas within the French Broad River Valley from Etowah
to Avery Creek are experiencing scattered flooding. Glenn Bridge
Park and river access is experiencing scattered flooding.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6
feet on 01/28/2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
RMM628
WGUS82 KGSP 280738
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
338 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
For the FRENCH BROAD RIVER ...including Fletcher...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1000 AM EDT.
&&
NCC021-089-281400-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210328T1400Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210326T0908Z.210326T1500Z.210329T0300Z.NO/
338 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* Until this morning.
* At 2:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.2 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 2:30 AM EDT Sunday was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late this evening.
* 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 14.7
feet on 01/25/2010.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
French Broad River
Fletcher 13.0 13.2 Sun 2 am EDT 12.7 10.1 8.2
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
Moore451
WGUS82 KGSP 281344
FLSGSP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
944 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
NCC021-089-281445-
/O.CAN.KGSP.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210328T1344Z/
/FLCN7.1.ER.210326T0908Z.210326T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning for the French Broad River Near Fletcher has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* At 8:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river will linger near the flood stage of 13 feet through
midday today then fall more rapidly.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.8 feet Friday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
French Broad River
Fletcher 13.0 12.9 Sun 8 am EDT 11.1 8.9 7.9
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8257 3541 8257 3550 8262 3550 8254
3540 8250 3537 8250
$$
DEOThe office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 9:20 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GSP | Macon | 9 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:48 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GSP | Henderson, Transylvania | 14 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:24 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Haywood, Jackson | 8 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:29 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Madison | 3 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:45 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Buncombe, McDowell | 6 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:50 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Buncombe | 64 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:57 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Buncombe | 6 hr |
| Mar 25, 11:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln | 48 min |
| Mar 26, 12:27 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Swain | 11 hr |
| Mar 26, 1:13 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Graham, Swain | 5 hr |
| Mar 26, 1:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Madison | 13 hr |
| Mar 26, 2:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, Polk, Rutherford | 37 min |
| Mar 26, 2:50 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Polk, Rutherford | 14 hr |
| Mar 26, 2:55 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Gaston | 51 hr |
| Mar 26, 2:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln | 33 min |
| Mar 26, 3:00 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cleveland | 30 min |
| Mar 26, 3:05 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Madison | 8 hr |
| Mar 26, 3:21 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Cleveland | 27 hr |
| Mar 26, 3:28 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln | 32 min |
| Mar 26, 3:52 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Cabarrus | 25 hr |
| Mar 26, 3:56 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cabarrus, Gaston, Rowan | 34 min |
| Mar 26, 4:12 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Cabarrus, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan | 12 hr |
| Mar 26, 4:49 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Macon, Swain | 24 hr |
| Mar 26, 8:50 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Alexander, Catawba, Iredell | 21 hr |
| Mar 26, 3:49 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GSP | Rowan | 9 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.