Full Notification

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

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

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 612 PM EDT, A slow moving band of training thunderstorms has resulted in between 2 and 3 inches of rain through the Asheville metro and surrounding areas. Urban flooding is already ongoing across the city of Asheville. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. 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, East Asheville, Arden, West Asheville, North Asheville, Mills River, Woodfin, Fletcher, Etowah, Weaverville, Mountain Home, Mars Hill, Biltmore Forest, Bent Creek, B.R. Parkway-Nc Arboretum To East Asheville, UNC-Asheville, Skyland, Biltmore Park and Enka.

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

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.