Full Notification

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the

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

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 405 PM EDT, With ongoing excessive runoff, flooding continued along rivers, and larger streams and creeks. In addition to the moderate flooding along the French Broad River, moderate flooding continued along Mud and Back Fork Creeks, and in portions of greater Hendersonville. Water flowing from Lake Summit is likely resulting in flooding of low-lying areas along the Green River as well. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HENDERSON, 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.