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Flood WatchNational Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC645 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
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…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Georgia, including the followingarea, Rabun, western North Carolina, including the followingareas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains,Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains,Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains,Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey, and upstateSouth Carolina, including the following areas, GreenvilleMountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains.
WHEN…Through Friday afternoon.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in significant and damagingflooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying andflood-prone locations. Areas that are not typically impacted byfloodwaters may flood. Numerous landslides are possible in areasof steep terrain. A couple of large, damaging debris flows arepossible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected due to theinteraction of tropical moisture along a stationary front,followed by the passage of Tropical Storm Helene. Additionalrainfall of 9 to 14 inches with locally higher amounts isexpected along the entire length of the Blue Ridge Escarpmentwith widespread 4 to 8 inches expected across the remainderof the mountains. This has the potential to be an extremelyrare event with dangerous catastrophic flash-flooding alongnumerous streams.
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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential forrapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is avery dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typicallyflood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to takeaction quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has beenassociated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. Ifyou live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the stormor as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, orrocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roadsduring periods of heavy rainfall.
Low-lying areas adjacent to streams, including campgrounds, areespecially vulnerable to flooding. If you live or are vacationingnext to a stream, please have a plan in place to seek higher groundonce heavy rainfall develops. Flash floods can occur quickly andoverwhelm adjacent low-lying areas with little warning. Once thestream starts to rise, you may only have minutes to evacuate. Flashfloods can cause catastrophic damage and be powerful enough to sweepaway campers, vehicles, and mobile homes. Consider temporarilyrelocating away from streams until the heavy rainfall threat passes.
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