Full Notification

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

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

* Until 130 AM EDT.

* At 1137 PM EDT, Moderate to heavy rain continues to move across the area where between 5 and 8 inches of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.50 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.50 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.