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McDowell County Emergency Management
Sunday October 11th, 2026 :: 10:41 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 02:00PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Eastern Henderson County in western North Carolina... Southwestern McDowell County in western North Carolina... Northern Polk County in western North Carolina... West Central Rutherford County in western North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Runoff from heavy rain continued to occur throughout the Rocky Broad and Green River basins, although rivers should return to within their banks this afternoon. Please heed any warnings of closed roads and watch for flooding of low-lying areas along rivers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1038 AM EDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lake Lure, Saluda, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave, Lake Adger, Edneyville, Dana, Gerton and East Flat Rock. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BUNCOMBE, NC ... HENDERSON, NC ... MCDOWELL, NC ... POLK, NC ... RUTHERFORD, NC

Instructions:

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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