Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson Counties Steady, moderate rainfall over the past 36 hours of 1 to 4 inches has occurred over saturated soils resulting from well-above normal rainfall since early May. Additionally, another 2 TO 3 inches of basin-average rainfall is expected across the upper French Broad River valley through Thursday morning. This additional rainfall will result in immediate runoff into the upper French Broad River and associated tributaries, causing the French Broad River to rise once again into flood stagek. Remember...river stage forecasts are based on observed and forecasted rainfall. If actual rainfall varies from the forecast values...the river stage will vary accordingly. The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for the French Broad River Near Fletcher.

* from tonight to Thursday...or until the warning is cancelled.

* At 3:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.3 feet

* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...the river will rise above flood stage tonight and continue to rise to near 14.0 feet on Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday.

* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Minor Flood Stage. French Broad River floodwaters are now inundating Banner Farm Rd. Floodwaters may be approaching portions of Glenn Bridge Rd. Farmland and other low-lying areas within the French Broad River Valley from Etowah to Avery Creek are experiencing scattered flooding. Glenn Bridge Park and river access is experiencing scattered flooding. &&

* AFFECTED AREAS: BUNCOMBE ... HENDERSON

Instructions:

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember...night time makes it difficult to recognize flooded areas. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers can be found on our web page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp Please report high water...flooding and landslides to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free...1...8 0 0...2 6 7...8 1 0 1...or by posting on our Facebook page...or tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.