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Transylvania County Emergency Services, 155 Public Safety Way, Brevard, NC (2026)

10/11/2026

Henderson NC-Transylvania NC-
524 AM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
..FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Eastern Transylvania County in western North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 517 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has recently
departed Transylvania and most of Henderson County. Flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between
3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen, but only light additional
rain is expected. Most of the flooding is due to run off from
previous rainfall. Mud Creek in Hendersonville is in Minor Flood,
and still rising.

Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Mud Creek
is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. More
significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas,
including areas of William H. King Memorial Park and the Oklawaha
Greenway, with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. Secondary
roads and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 ft
deep.
- Additional areas of Minor Flooding are expected to develop over
the next 1-3 hours. Please obey all barricades and heed all
evacuation orders from local Emergency Management officials.
Only a few inches of water can strand your vehicle and only 6
inches of water can sweep your vehicle away.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hendersonville, Brevard, Mills River, Fletcher, Flat Rock,
Etowah, Mountain Home, Laurel Park, Rosman and Dupont State
Forest.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides and
debris flows, especially in areas where landslides have occurred in
the past. Be especially alert if you live near a stream, particularly
at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for signs that a
landslide may be imminent, including loose-moving soil and rocks or a
sudden increase in streamflow. Stay indoors and do NOT go outside to
investigate. Escape vertically inside your home by moving upstairs or
getting on top of counters to avoid being swept away.

10/11/2026

Transylvania NC-
200 AM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
..FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Southwestern Transylvania County in western North
Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 615 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A
few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small
culvert washout or two is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 153 AM EDT, Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches have fallen over the
past 12 hours. The rainfall has accumulated steadily, allowing
soils to slowly saturate and runoff to slowly increase.

Out of bank conditions will develop by area streams such as
Little River, Davidson River, and Forks of the Upper French Broad
River.

Additional rounds of showers are expected to develop over the
next few hours and the threat will persist through the early
morning hours on Sunday. These showers and storms will be very
efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils are saturated and
streams are swollen. Therefore, additional heavy rain may quickly
create new areas of flooding and cause previous areas of flooding
to redevelop. As a result, Flash Flood Warnings may be issued
tonight. Caution is advised near any stream or other vulnerable
area. Seek higher ground immediately if heavy rain develops.
Please have a plan in place should flash flooding develop and do
not hesitate to act. Please heed all evacuation orders from
Emergency Management officials.

- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lake Toxaway, Gorges State Park, B.R. Parkway-Black Balsam To
Mount Pisgah, Balsam Grove and Sapphire.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Only when it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides
threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg by calling 1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1, by
posting on our page, or by posting on X using hashtag
NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location, address,
or intersection where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding
observed.

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.

10/11/2026

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania Counties.

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154 AM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
..FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING TO MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...French Broad River at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre.

* WHEN...From early this morning to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Farmland flooding
continues on both sides of the French Broad River. Floodwaters
begin to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab
Creek Rd.

At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. Floodwaters continue to
inundate farmland between the French Broad River and the old
railroad bed. Floodwaters may start to inundate the shoulders of
River Road near the Big Willow Road intersection. Floodwaters
continue to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab
Creek Rd.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet and rising
steadily.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet
later today. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage late this
evening.
- Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

10/11/2026

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1116 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Polk County in western North Carolina...
Eastern Transylvania County in western North Carolina...

* Until 515 AM EDT.

* At 1116 PM EDT, Earlier today, a prolonged period of steady
rainfall produced 3-6 inches across eastern Transylvania,
Henderson, and Polk counties, saturating area soils and causing
scattered areas of nuisance flooding. Doppler radar shows several
rounds of torrential rainfall has moved through the area from the
south, capable of producing 2-3 inches of rainfall on top of
saturated soils. This rainfall will exacerbate areas of ongoing
nuisance flooding and cause new areas of Minor flooding to develop.

* Areas of greatest concern include along the Little River from Cedar
Mountain to Penrose; the Davidson River near Pisgah Forest; the
French Broad River from Brevard to Mills River; Mud Creek from Crab
Creek to Hendersonville to Mountain Home; White Oak Creek from Mill
Spring to Green Creek; and Boylston Creek near Forge Mountain.

* Additional areas of Minor Flooding are expected to develop over the
next 1-3 hours. Please obey all barricades and heed all evacuation
orders from local Emergency Management officials. Only a few
inches of water can strand your vehicle and only 6 inches of water
can sweep your vehicle away.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect flash flooding of low-lying areas near streams,
including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat- access
areas, and campgrounds. Significant flooding of
poor-drainage areas are likely, impacting travel.
Low-lying roadways are likely to be flooded, requiring
barricades. An isolated landslide or two cannot be ruled
out.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Hendersonville, Brevard, Columbus, Mills River, Fletcher, Flat
Rock, Etowah, Mountain Home, Laurel Park and Tryon.

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.

The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides and
debris flows, especially in areas where landslides have occurred in
the past. Be especially alert if you live near a stream, particularly
at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for signs that a
landslide may be imminent, including loose-moving soil and rocks or a
sudden increase in streamflow. Stay indoors and do NOT go outside to
investigate. Escape vertically inside your home by moving upstairs or
getting on top of counters to avoid being swept away.

10/11/2026

Transylvania NC-
818 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026
..FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Transylvania County in western North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A
few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small
culvert washout or two is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 808 PM EDT, Light to moderate showers are moving from south to
north across the county, with heavier showers approaching from
the south. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches have fallen over the past 12
hours. The rainfall has accumulated steadily, allowing soils to
slowly saturate and runoff to slowly increase.

Out of bank conditions will develop by area streams such as
Little River, Davidson River, and Forks of the Upper French Broad
River.

Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop over the next few hours and the threat will persist
through the early morning hours on Sunday. These showers and
storms will be very efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils
are saturated and streams are swollen. Therefore, additional
heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause
previous areas of flooding to redevelop. As a result, Flash
Flood Warnings may be issued tonight. Caution is advised near any
stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately
if heavy rain develops. Please have a plan in place should flash
flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. Please heed all
evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials.

- Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Brevard, Rosman, Looking Glass, B.R. Parkway-Black Balsam To
Mount Pisgah, Gorges State Park, Lake Toxaway, Dupont State
Forest, Caesars Head State Park, Mount Pisgah and Lake Jocassee.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Only when it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides
threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg by calling 1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1, by
posting on our page, or by posting on X using hashtag
NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location, address,
or intersection where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding
observed.

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.

10/09/2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-
Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Oconee-
Including the cities of East Flat Rock, Celo, Ruckersville, Cove
Creek, Cullowhee, Black Mountain, Marion, Fletcher, Cornelia,
Walhalla, Glassy Mountain, Micaville, Dysartsville, Patterson,
Newland, Canon, Cashiers, Boydville, Royston, Sylva, Little River,
Canton, Fortsonia, Chimney Rock State Park, Sugar Hill, Hollywood,
Ashford, Gumlog, Glenwood, Oakway, Hartwell, Hendersonville,
Sawmills, Waynesville, Cedar Mountain, Swiss, Elberton, Highlands,
Wolf Mountain, Forest City, Demorest, Valdese, Jonas Ridge, Ingalls,
Lenoir, Tuxedo, Rocky Bottom, Busick, Brevard, Asheville, Etowah,
Pleasant Grove, Old Fort, Nuberg, Banner Elk, Woodlawn, Nebo, Seneca,
Toccoa, Poplar, Baldwin, Mountain Rest, Westminster, Kings Creek,
Ramseytown, Columbus, Clarkesville, Dana, Cruso, Granite Falls,
Waterville, Fero, Saluda, Burnsville, Reed Creek, Morganton,
Rutherfordton, Mountain City, Middleton, Tuckasegee, Pine Mountain,
Clayton, Franklin Springs, Candler, Lavonia, Tryon, Rainbow Springs,
Mill Spring, Franklin, Spruce Pine, Spindale, and Kyle
200 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the following
counties, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens;
portions of western North Carolina, including the following
counties, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson,
Jackson, Macon, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania
and Yancey; portions of Upstate South Carolina, including Oconee
County, and mountainous northern portions of Pickens and Greenville
Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As Isaias weakens and moves northward through the Mid-South early
Saturday, rain will become increasingly likely across the western
Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Periods of rain may begin over
the watch area prior to dawn Saturday, though rainfall rates will
initially be light. Rainfall rates will increase during the day,
and heavy rain is most likely Saturday afternoon through early
Sunday morning, particularly along the south and east facing Blue
Ridge Escarpment, that is, near the southern border of North
Carolina west of I-26, and in the sharp terrain from near Saluda
to Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid
onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very
dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action
quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If
you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,
especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm
or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks
threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during
periods of heavy rainfall.

09/06/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
119 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Transylvania County in western North Carolina...
Southwestern Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Southeastern Haywood County in western North Carolina...

* Until 200 PM EDT.

* At 119 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Brevard,
moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Brevard, Graveyard Fields, Looking Glass, Black Balsam Area, Forge
Mountain, Little River In Transylvania County, Balsam Grove,
Penrose, North Transylvania, and Etowah.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp.
Your message should describe the event and the specific location
where it occurred.

09/05/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
656 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 26 COUNTIES

IN PIEDMONT NORTH CAROLINA

ALEXANDER CABARRUS CATAWBA
CLEVELAND DAVIE GASTON
IREDELL LINCOLN MECKLENBURG
ROWAN UNION NC

IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

AVERY BUNCOMBE BURKE
CALDWELL HAYWOOD HENDERSON
JACKSON MADISON MCDOWELL
MITCHELL POLK RUTHERFORD
SWAIN TRANSYLVANIA YANCEY

IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES

IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

ABBEVILLE ANDERSON CHEROKEE
CHESTER GREENVILLE GREENWOOD
LAURENS OCONEE PICKENS
SPARTANBURG UNION SC YORK

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABBEVILLE, ADVANCE, ALARKA,
ALLENSTAND, ALMOND, ANDERSON, ASHEVILLE, ASHFORD, BANNER ELK,
BEREA, BETHLEHEM, BLACK MOUNTAIN, BLACKSTOCK, BREVARD,
BRYSON CITY, BURNSVILLE, BUSICK, CALHOUN FALLS, CANDLER, CANTON,
CATAWBA, CEDAR MOUNTAIN, CELO, CHARLOTTE, CHESTER, CLEMSON,
CLINTON, COLUMBUS, CONCORD, CORNWELL, COVE CREEK, CROUSE, CRUSO,
CULLOWHEE, DACUSVILLE, DANA, DYSARTSVILLE, EASLEY,
EAST FLAT ROCK, ELLENDALE, ETOWAH, FARMINGTON, FAUST, FERO,
FLETCHER, FOREST CITY, FORK CHURCH, FORK SHOALS, GAFFNEY,
GASTONIA, GLENWOOD, GRANITE FALLS, GREAT FALLS, GREENVILLE,
GREER, HENDERSONVILLE, HICKORY, HIDDENITE, HOT SPRINGS,
HUNTERSVILLE, INDIAN TRAIL, INGALLS, KANNAPOLIS, KINGS CREEK,
KINGS MOUNTAIN, LAURENS, LENOIR, LINCOLNTON, LITTLE RIVER, LUADA,
LUCK, MARION, MARS HILL, MARSHALL, MATTHEWS, MAULDIN, MICAVILLE,
MILL SPRING, MILLERSVILLE, MOCKSVILLE, MONARCH MILLS, MONROE,
MOORESVILLE, MORGANTON, MOUNTAIN REST, NEBO, NEWLAND, NEWTON,
NINETY SIX, OAKWAY, PATTERSON, PLEASANT GROVE, POPLAR,
RAMSEYTOWN, ROCK HILL, RUTHERFORDTON, SALISBURY, SALUDA,
SAWMILLS, SENECA, SHELBY, SIMPSONVILLE, SPARTANBURG, SPINDALE,
SPRUCE PINE, ST. STEPHENS, STATESVILLE, STONY POINT, SUGAR HILL,
SWISS, SYLVA, TAYLORS, TAYLORSVILLE, TRINITY, TRYON, TUCKASEGEE,
TUXEDO, UNION, VALDESE, WALHALLA, WALNUT, WARE SHOALS,
WATERVILLE, WAYNESVILLE, WEDDINGTON, WESSER, AND WESTMINSTER.

08/22/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
515 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Transylvania County in western North Carolina...
Southeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Northern Greenville County in Upstate South Carolina...
Northeastern Pickens County in Upstate South Carolina...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 514 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest
of Hendersonville, or 4 miles northeast of Dupont State Forest,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Brevard, Flat Rock, Slater-Marietta, Tigerville, Pleasant Ridge
State Park, Jones Gap State Park, Dupont State Forest, Caesars Head
State Park, Tuxedo, and North Saluda Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp.
Your message should describe the event and the specific location
where it occurred.

08/18/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
821 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Transylvania County in western North Carolina...
Southeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina...
Southwestern Polk County in western North Carolina...
Greenville County in Upstate South Carolina...
Northern Anderson County in Upstate South Carolina...
Pickens County in Upstate South Carolina...
Northeastern Oconee County in Upstate South Carolina...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 820 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 4 miles west of Hendersonville to 9 miles northeast
of Walhalla, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Greenville Downtown, Easley, Clemson, Hendersonville, Pickens,
Greenville Eastside, West Greenville, Greer, Taylors, and Berea.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If on or near Lake Keowee, get away from the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 15 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp.
Your message should describe the event and the specific location
where it occurred.

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