Full Notification

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

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

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 546 PM EDT, With ongoing excessive runoff, flooding continues 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, low-water crossings, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.

* Some locations that may experience Minor to Moderate flash flooding include... Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Etowah, Mountain Home, Laurel Park, Saluda, Dupont State Forest, Jones Gap State Park, Bat Cave, Chimney Rock State Park, Valley Hill, East Flat Rock, Horse Shoe, Crab Creek and Dana.

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