Full Notification

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

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Rabun County in northeastern Georgia... Southeastern Jackson County in western North Carolina... Southeastern Macon County in western North Carolina... Western Polk County in western North Carolina... Transylvania County in western North Carolina... Northern Greenville County in upstate South Carolina... Northeastern Oconee County in upstate South Carolina... Northwestern Pickens County in upstate South Carolina...

* Until 300 AM EDT.

* At 1241 AM EDT, Moderate to heavy rainfall through the day has resulted in between 4 and 8 inches of rain across the area. 911 call center reports that there are numerous road closures across southern Transylvania County due to flooding. An area of moderate to at times heavy rain is lifting north across the area and will result in additional flooding issues, especially along the Blue Ridge escarpment. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. 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... Brevard, Columbus, Slater-Marietta, Tryon, Lake Lure, Highlands, Saluda, Rosman, Cashiers, Table Rock State Park, Caesars Head State Park, Dupont State Forest, Jones Gap State Park, Jocassee Gorges, Gorges State Park, Lake Toxaway, Pleasant Ridge State Park, Lake Jocassee, Keowee Toxaway State Park and Devils Fork State Park.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RABUN, GA ... JACKSON, NC ... MACON, NC ... POLK, NC ... TRANSYLVANIA, NC ... GREENVILLE, SC ... OCONEE, SC ... PICKENS, SC

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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.