…The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has
issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina…
French Broad River At Blantyre affecting Henderson and
Transylvania Counties.
.A complex storm system and associated cold front will impact the
upper French Broad River watershed tonight 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 at Blantyre to exceed Minor Flood Stage,
resulting in 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.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…French Broad River at Blantyre.
* WHEN…From late tonight to early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS…At 18.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. Widespread
farmland flooding between the French Broad River and the old
railroad bed is ongoing. The river may be overtopping the old
railroad bed near Fodderstack Mountain Rd. and River Ridge Rd.
The intersection of River Rd. and Big Willow Rd. is inundated with
several inches of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 10.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.0 feet Monday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
– Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood