Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for Urban Areas and Small Streams in... Henderson County in western North Carolina... Polk County in western North Carolina... Buncombe County in western North Carolina...

* Until 1045 AM EDT.

* At 442 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated mainly light showers falling across the Henderson, Polk, and Buncombe County areas early this morning. Rainfall rates were only on the order of one- tenth to one-quarter inch per hour in the heaviest showers, but these showers were affecting locations that have received 1 to 3 inches of rain in the past 6 hours, and where ongoing flooding exists.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Downtown Asheville, Hendersonville, Columbus, East Asheville, Arden, West Asheville, North Asheville, Black Mountain, Mills River and Woodfin. Numerous roads remain closed in these areas from the recent heavy rainfall and associated flooding.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HENDERSON

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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Numerous roads, parking lots and bridges will be threatened by heavy rain and rapidly 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. The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides, especially in areas where slides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you are near a stream, especially at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is observed. When driving along roads where the terrain is steep or rocky, watch and listen for falling rocks, mud, trees and other debris. 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.