FLASH FLOOD WARNING 
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
719 PM EDT Wed Jul 31 2019
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Western Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
Northeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 718 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to three inches of rain
have fallen over the past few hours. Flash flooding is likely
occurring or will begin shortly.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave
and Edneyville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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.
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.
Address/Location
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
198 N Washington St
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-287-6247