Full Notification

FLASH FLOOD SIRENS ACTIVATED: Rutherford County Emergency Management has activated flash flood warning sirens for the Falls Creek area just north of Chimney Rock, NC. Residents and visitors in the affected area are strongly encouraged to move away from the river and seek higher ground immediately. If you are staying near the Rocky Broad River in the Chimney Rock/Lake Lure area, please maintain situational awareness and closely monitor weather conditions and water levels. Conditions can change rapidly and water levels may rise with little warning. Please continue to monitor trusted weather sources, local emergency notifications, and official Rutherford County Emergency Management updates for additional information. Your safety is our top priority. Stay alert. Stay informed. Stay safe.