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Henderson County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday August 17th, 2021 :: 04:17 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flash Flood Warning until 07:15PM

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Henderson County in western North Carolina...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 416 PM EDT, Widespread heavy tropical-like thunderstorms will continue to develop across many tributaries of the French Broad River which includes but is not limited to Greater Hendersonville, Asheville and Black Mountain. Expect developing high water conditions, stream flooding and possibly mud or landslides. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Downtown Asheville, Hendersonville, Arden, East Asheville, North Asheville, Black Mountain, Mills River, Woodfin, Fletcher, Swannanoa, Flat Rock, Etowah, Weaverville, Fairview In Buncombe County, Mountain Home, Laurel Park, Biltmore Forest, Skyland, B.R. Parkway-Nc Arboretum To East Asheville and Biltmore Park.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BUNCOMBE, NC ... HENDERSON, NC

Instructions:

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

Address/Location
Henderson County Sheriff's Office
100 N Grove St
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-697-4912

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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