Flash Flood Warning Issued in Avery, Burke and Caldwell, North Carolina

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for Avery, Burke and Caldwell Counties in North Carolina.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 11:02 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 2:00 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen over the past 12 hours. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Steady rises are occurring in area streams including the Linville River, Wilson Creek, Johns River, Mulberry Creek and Warrior Fork Creek. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Flash flooding caused by heavy rain

Potential Impact

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Crossnore, Table Rock, B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Linville Falls, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, Lake James State Park, Grandfather Mountain State Park, Lake James, Jonas Ridge and Edgemont

Areas Affected

The warning covers Avery, Burke and Caldwell Counties in North Carolina.

Safety Information

Only when it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the Greenville-Spartanburg by calling 1…800…2 6 7…8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or by posting on X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location, address, or intersection where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides and…