…The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Flood Advisory for the French Broad River in North Carolina…
…At Blantyre affecting Transylvania and
Henderson Counties.
…Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties.
.A complex storm system and associated cold front will impact the
upper French Broad River watershed Saturday night through Sunday
morning, resulting in periods of moderate to heavy rainfall.
Storm-total accumulations of 3-5″ are expected across the
watershed. The resultant excessive runoff will likely cause the
French Broad River from Rosman to Fletcher to approach or exceed
Action/Advisory Stage, resulting in nuisance flooding of adjacent
low-lying areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access
areas, and golf courses. The most likely period of flooding is
Sunday morning through Sunday evening, with conditions gradually
improving later Sunday into Monday morning. There remains some
uncertainty about exact amounts and isolated areas of Minor flooding
cannot be ruled out, especially closer to Penrose, Blantyre, and
Etowah. If the forecast significantly exceeds the Minor Flood Stage
of 16.0 feet at Blantyre, a River Flood Warning may be issued. Stay
abreast of the latest forecasts in case additional rainfall becomes
likely.
* WHAT…Nuisance flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…French Broad River at Blantyre.
* WHEN…From late Saturday night to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS…At 15.0 feet, Action/Advisory Stage. Most farm fields
are flooding between the French Broad River and Brevard Rd. and
between the French Broad River and Pleasant Grove Rd.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:30 PM EST Friday the stage was 7.1 feet and rising
slowly.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to near 15.0 feet
early Sunday afternoon before receding back below critical
levels overnight Sunday into Monday. A rise to near 16.0
feet or Minor Flood Stage is possible during this time
period. A higher crest may delay recession below
Action/Advisory stage until later Monday.
– Action/Advisory Stage is 15.0 feet.
– Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood