Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for... Southwestern McDowell County in western North Carolina... Western Rutherford County in western North Carolina... Northeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina... Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina...

* Until 845 AM EDT.

* At 439 AM EDT, emergency management and stream gauges reported flooding along the headwaters of the Broad River in Buncombe, Henderson, and Rutherford Counties and along the headwaters of the Catawba River in McDowell County. While the heavy rainfall has tapered off, up to 6 inches of rain has fallen across this area since Saturday evening. Runoff from this heavy rain will result in continued elevated levels along these streams and their tributaries through around sunrise, although the streams are likely near their crest at this time. Small landslides will also likely continue, which could block or damage roads in the warning area.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HENDERSON, NC ... BUNCOMBE, NC ... MCDOWELL, NC ... RUTHERFORD, NC

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. Only when it is safe to do so, please report floodwaters 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.