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Home Return to list Flash Flood Warning 0016 Issued by the Greenville-Spartanburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-22 22:53:15
264
WGUS52 KGSP 230352
FFWGSP
NCC021-089-111-149-161-230945-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FF.W.0016.260923T0352Z-260923T0945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1152 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina...
Northeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Southwestern McDowell County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Polk County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
* Until 545 AM EDT.
* At 1152 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave
and Gerton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3547 8237 3548 8238 3557 8227 3556 8225
3555 8221 3552 8215 3553 8209 3546 8210
3537 8210 3536 8228 3538 8232
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
AR
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-22 23:39:47
260
WGUS72 KGSP 230439
FFSGSP
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1239 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
NCC021-089-111-149-161-230945-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-Henderson NC-McDowell NC-Polk NC-Rutherford NC-
1239 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUNCOMBE, NORTHEASTERN HENDERSON,
SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL, NORTHWESTERN POLK AND NORTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD
COUNTIES...
At 1239 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave
and Gerton.
Flood stage is currently 6.22 feet at the Rocky Broad River near Bat
Cave. Water will start to approach campgrounds along the Rocky Broad
River in the Chimney Rock/Hickory Grove areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3547 8237 3548 8238 3557 8227 3556 8225
3555 8221 3552 8215 3553 8209 3546 8210
3537 8210 3536 8228 3538 8232
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
AR
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-23 00:15:48
247
WGUS72 KGSP 230515
FFSGSP
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
115 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
NCC021-089-111-149-161-230945-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-Henderson NC-McDowell NC-Polk NC-Rutherford NC-
115 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUNCOMBE, NORTHEASTERN HENDERSON,
SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL, NORTHWESTERN POLK AND NORTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD
COUNTIES...
At 115 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave
and Gerton.
Flood stage is currently 7.43 feet at the Rocky Broad River near Bat
Cave. Homes and campgrounds near the river gage will begin to flood
if the river gets above 7.5 feet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3547 8237 3548 8238 3557 8227 3556 8225
3555 8221 3552 8215 3553 8209 3546 8210
3537 8210 3536 8228 3538 8232
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
AR
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-23 01:39:20
665
WGUS72 KGSP 230639
FFSGSP
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
239 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
NCC021-089-111-149-161-230945-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-Henderson NC-McDowell NC-Polk NC-Rutherford NC-
239 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUNCOMBE, NORTHEASTERN HENDERSON,
SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL, NORTHWESTERN POLK AND NORTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD
COUNTIES...
At 239 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave
and Gerton.
Rutherford County Emergency Management has activated their flash
flood warning sirens for the Falls Creek area just north of Chimney
Rock. Residents and visitors impacted 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 addition
information.
Rutherford County Emergency Management reported water over the
roadway at times on Main Street in Chimney Rock as well as flood
waters beginning to cross the temporary road north of Chimney Rock in
the Falls Creek area.
Flood stage has dropped to 6.78 feet at the Rocky Broad River near
Bat Cave. Some campgrounds below Bat Cave in Rutherford County near
Lake Lure may be evacuated as a precaution.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3547 8237 3548 8238 3557 8227 3556 8225
3555 8221 3552 8215 3553 8209 3546 8210
3537 8210 3536 8228 3538 8232
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
AR
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-23 02:05:50
446
WGUS72 KGSP 230705
FFSGSP
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
305 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
NCC021-089-111-149-161-230945-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-Henderson NC-McDowell NC-Polk NC-Rutherford NC-
305 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUNCOMBE, NORTHEASTERN HENDERSON,
SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL, NORTHWESTERN POLK AND NORTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD
COUNTIES...
At 305 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing but flood waters have started to
recede.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave
and Gerton.
Rutherford County Emergency Management reports that flood waters are
receding from the roadways as only very light rainfall is present.
Flood stage has dropped to 6.58 feet at the Rocky Broad River near
Bat Cave. Some campgrounds below Bat Cave in Rutherford County near
Lake Lure may be evacuated as a precaution.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3547 8237 3548 8238 3557 8227 3556 8225
3555 8221 3552 8215 3553 8209 3546 8210
3537 8210 3536 8228 3538 8232
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
AR
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-09-23 04:06:34
922
WGUS72 KGSP 230906
FFSGSP
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
506 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
NCC021-089-111-149-161-230916-
/O.CAN.KGSP.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-Henderson NC-McDowell NC-Polk NC-Rutherford NC-
506 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUNCOMBE, NORTHEASTERN
HENDERSON, SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL, NORTHWESTERN POLK AND NORTHWESTERN
RUTHERFORD COUNTIES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD ADVISORY...
The heavy rain has ended. Flood waters have receded. Rocky Broad
River has dropped below Action Stage and continues to recede.
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures or local emergency management
advisories.
&&
LAT...LON 3547 8237 3548 8238 3557 8227 3556 8225
3555 8221 3552 8215 3553 8209 3546 8210
3537 8210 3536 8228 3538 8232
$$
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