Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Eastern Henderson County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Polk County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina...

* Until 245 AM EDT.

* At 922 PM EDT, Heavy rainfall has ended across the region but flash flooding is still ongoing. The most significant impacts are occurring along the Rocky Broad River above Lake Lure, where the floodwave is currently cresting. However, it will take several hours for excessive runoff to subside and for all area streams to crest and recede. Therefore, please do NOT let your guard down and avoid all low-lying areas adjacent to streams. Do NOT cross flooded roadways as those roadways may have been damaged by swift currents. Avoid all low-water crossings as flood waters can rise quickly and without warning. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that may continue to experience flooding include... Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Lake Lure, Saluda, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave, Dupont State Forest, Lake Adger, Edneyville, Dana, Gerton, Mill Spring, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Shingle Hollow and Crab Creek.

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

Instructions:

Heavy rain is increasing the risk of landslides, especially in areas where slides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you are near a stream, especially at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is observed. When driving along roads where the terrain is steep or rocky, watch and listen for falling rocks, mud, trees and other debris. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.