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Flood Warning issued October 12 at 11:06AM EDT until October 13 at

Affecting Henderson, NC; Transylvania, NC

In effect until: Oct 13, 2026, 4:00 AM

Henderson, NC; Transylvania, NC

Confirmed across 2 counties in NC; expires 4:00 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...

French Broad River At at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre affecting
Henderson and Transylvania Counties.

.Excessive runoff from widespread 4 to 6 inches of storm total
rainfall will maintain flooding along the French Broad River.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  Floodwaters
continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad River and
the old railroad bed. Floodwaters may 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 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EDT Monday was 17.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling gradually over the course of
the week.
- Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0
feet on 05/16/1976.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™