Henderson County, North Carolina, Monday, October 12, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 12 at 11:06AM EDT until October 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River At at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania Counties. .Excessive runoff from widespread 4 to 6 inches of storm total rainfall will maintain flooding along the French Broad River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...French Broad River at at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. Floodwaters continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad River and the old railroad bed. Floodwaters may inundate the shoulders of River Road near the Big Willow Road intersection. Floodwaters continue to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab Creek Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Monday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling gradually over the course of the week. - Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet on 05/16/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP The next statement should be issued late tonight before midnight EDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:50PM EDT until October 13 at 4:31AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River At at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania Counties. .Excessive runoff from widespread 4 to 6 inches of storm total rainfall will maintain flooding along the French Broad River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...French Broad River at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. Floodwaters continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad River and the old railroad bed. Floodwaters may start to inundate the shoulders of River Road near the Big Willow Road intersection. Floodwaters continue to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab Creek Rd. At 18.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. Widespread farmland flooding between the French Broad River and the old railroad bed is ongoing. The river may be overtopping the old railroad bed near Fodderstack Mountain Rd. and River Ridge Rd. The intersection of River Rd. and Big Willow Rd. is inundated with several inches of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.7 feet and slowly rising. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM EDT Sunday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet on 01/03/1937. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP The next statement should be issued Monday morning before 1100 AM EDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 5:41PM EDT until October 12 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff continues. * WHERE...Central Henderson County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding around greater Hendersonville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 535 PM EDT, Mud and Bat Fork Creeks remained in flood and flooding will continue all afternoon. The Mud Creek river gage on North Main Street was nearing 16 feet which indicates flooding of portions of William H King Memorial Park and the Oklawaha Greenway. The river has crested in Hendersonville, but will not fall below flood stage until late evening or overnight tonight. - Please obey all barricades and heed all evacuation orders from local Emergency Management officials. Only a few inches of water can strand your vehicle and only 6 inches of water can sweep your vehicle away. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hendersonville, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Mountain Home, Laurel Park, Valley Hill and East Flat Rock. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 7:01AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River At at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania Counties. .Excessive runoff from widespread 4 to 6 inches of storm total rainfall will maintain flooding along the French Broad River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...French Broad River at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Farmland flooding continues on both sides of the French Broad River, especially between the river and Brevard and Pleasant Grove Roads. Floodwaters begin to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab Creek Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 to 17.0 feet by this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP The next statement should be issued this evening before 1115 PM EDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 1:54AM EDT until October 12 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...French Broad River at Grove Bridge Rd in Blantyre. * WHEN...From early this morning to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Farmland flooding continues on both sides of the French Broad River. Floodwaters begin to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab Creek Rd. At 17.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. Floodwaters continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad River and the old railroad bed. Floodwaters may start to inundate the shoulders of River Road near the Big Willow Road intersection. Floodwaters continue to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab Creek Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet and rising steadily. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet later today. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage late this evening. - Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP The next statement should be issued Monday morning before 1000 AM EDT.