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...The Flood Warning continues for the French Broad River in North Carolina... at Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania Counties. The heavy rainfall threat across the upper French Broad River valley has ended, however, significant runoff continues into the upper French Broad River and associated tributaries. The floodwave has crested and floodwaters are continuing to recede across the valley but scattered to widespread Minor flooding will persist into early next week. Additional widespread or basin-average heavy rainfall is not expected through mid-week next week. ...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning... The Flood Warning continues for The French Broad River At Blantyre.

* until Thursday morning.

* At 11:30 AM Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet and falling steadily.

* Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.

* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to below Minor Flood Stage by early Tuesday afternoon. However, the river will remain above Action Stage through early Thursday morning. Therefore, residual flooding will persist until Thursday and the Flood Warning will continue until that time.

* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Minor Flooding continues. Widespread farmland flooding between the French Broad River and the railroad tracks is ongoing. The river may be overtopping the railroad tracks near Fodderstack Mountain Rd. and River Ridge Rd. The intersection of River Rd. and Big Willow Rd. is inundated with several inches of water. &&

* AFFECTED AREAS: HENDERSON ... TRANSYLVANIA

Instructions:

The latest stages and forecasts for rivers can be found on our web page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp Recall that Minor Flooding is defined as flooding of low-lying area next to streams including farmland, recreational areas, greenways, and boat access ramps. A few secondary roads may be impacted as well. Caution is advised anywhere near such areas. Drivers are asked to heed all barricades to avoid getting stuck or swept away by fast-moving flood waters. 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.