Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for... Southeastern Transylvania County in western North Carolina... Southeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina...

* Until 1100 AM EST

* At 706 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated continued moderate rain showers from time to time moving repeatedly northward across the southern half of Transylvania and Henderson Counties. These showers were producing rainfall at rates up to one quarter inch per hour, and this is falling on locations that have received between 3 and 4 inches over the past 24 hours. This is producing rapid rises on area streams, and several have exceeded bankfull.

* Flooding is ongoing along the little river at Penrose in Transylvania County. Expect Cascade Lake Road north of Merrill Lane to be covered with water in the vicinity of Crab Creek. In addition, bankfull conditions are likely along Mud Creek near Erkwood Drive in Henderson County. Other locations that may that will experience flooding include...Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Etowah, Laurel Park, Dupont State Forest, Valley Hill, Tuxedo, Penrose, Crab Creek and Dana.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HENDERSON ... TRANSYLVANIA

Instructions:

Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to cross water-covered roadways, bridges, or low-level crossings. Only a few inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away your vehicle. It is not worth the risk. Please TURN AROUND, DON`T DROWN. Several roads, parking lots and bridges may be threatened by heavy rain and rising streams and creeks. Please pay close attention to road signs indicating a flood-prone area. Obey all barricades, even if water is not currently over the road. Barricades are in place for your protection and indicate areas where flooding can occur rapidly and without warning. When it is safe to do so, please report flood waters or landslides flowing over roads or threatening property to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream names and other landmarks.