McDowell County, North Carolina, Sunday, October 11, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 12:04PM EDT until October 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Avery County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Burke County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Caldwell County in western North Carolina... East Central McDowell County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1158 AM EDT, Flooding is ongoing along Wilson Creek and Johns River, and will likely linger all afternoon. Flooding along portions of Adako, Johns River Loop, Old Johns River and Corpening Bridge Road remains likely. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Table Rock, Lake James State Park, Lake James, Linville Falls, B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Jonas Ridge and Edgemont. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:40AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Eastern Henderson County in western North Carolina... Southwestern McDowell County in western North Carolina... Northern Polk County in western North Carolina... West Central Rutherford County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Runoff from heavy rain continued to occur throughout the Rocky Broad and Green River basins, although rivers should return to within their banks this afternoon. Please heed any warnings of closed roads and watch for flooding of low-lying areas along rivers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1038 AM EDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lake Lure, Saluda, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave, Lake Adger, Edneyville, Dana, Gerton and East Flat Rock. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 6:05AM EDT until October 11 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Avery County in western North Carolina... McDowell County in western North Carolina... Southeastern Mitchell County in western North Carolina... Southeastern Yancey County in western North Carolina... * Until 900 AM EDT. * At 605 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a line of training cells producing torrential rainfall from Sugar Hill and Old Fort to Marion, Pleasant Gardens, Celo, Little Switzerland, and Spruce Pine. This rainfall will be capable of producing 1-2.5 inches in less than an hour over saturated soils. This rainfall may cause additional rises on area streams, including the upper Catawba River, Crooked Creek, Grassy Creek, the North Toe River and the South Toe River and quickly exacerbate ongoing Minor flooding. Significant flooding, potentially impacting some structures, may develop quickly over the next 1-2 hours. Seek higher ground now! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams. Expect significant flooding of adjacent low-lying areas, including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat-access areas, and campgrounds. Flooding of some crawl spaces and basements is possible with potential flooding of first-floors in residences and businesses near streams. Evacuations may be needed. An isolated landslide or two cannot be ruled out. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Marion, Spruce Pine, Celo, Old Fort, Pleasant Gardens, Lake James State Park, Linville Falls.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides and debris flows, especially in areas where landslides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you live near a stream, particularly at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for signs that a landslide may be imminent, including loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in streamflow. Stay indoors and do NOT go outside to investigate. Escape vertically inside your home by moving upstairs or getting on top of counters to avoid being swept away.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 4:10AM EDT until October 11 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... McDowell County in western North Carolina... * Until 515 AM EDT. * At 410 AM EDT, Rounds of torrential rainfall have impacted many areas of McDowell County following a prolonged period of steady light to moderate rain, which produced storm-total rainfall of 3-6 inches over the past 12 hours. This rainfall over saturated soils is causing more significant rises to develop along areas streams and associated tributaries. Areas of greatest concern include the headwaters of Cove Creek and the Second Broad River near Sugar Hill, where the 3300 block of Sugar Hill Road is closed due to flooding; Nix Creek near Providence; Crooked Creek near Moffitt Hill; and the Upper Catawba River between Old Fort and Pleasant Gardens, including along Lytle Mountain Rd, where a foot of flood waters have currently closed the roadway. Additionally, a landslide has been observed on NC-226A with minor impacts to the roadway. Additional areas of Minor flooding are expected to develop over the next 1-3 hours. Please obey all barricades and heed all evacuation orders from local Emergency Management officials. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect flash flooding of low-lying areas near streams, including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat- access areas, and campgrounds. Low-lying roadways are likely to be flooded. An isolated landslide or two cannot be ruled out. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Marion, Old Fort, Lake James, Lake James State Park, B.R. Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, Linville Falls, Pleasant Gardens, Sugar Hill and Glenwood.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides and debris flows, especially in areas where landslides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you live near a stream, particularly at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for signs that a landslide may be imminent, including loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in streamflow. Stay indoors and do NOT go outside to investigate. Escape vertically inside your home by moving upstairs or getting on top of counters to avoid being swept away.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:25PM EDT until October 11 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... McDowell County in western North Carolina... * Until 415 AM EDT. * At 1025 PM EDT, Rounds of torrential rainfall have impacted many areas of McDowell County following a prolonged period of steady light to moderate rain, which produced storm-total rainfall of 2-4 inches over the past 12 hours. Unfortunately, this current torrential rainfall is producing another 1.5-2.5 inches of rain over the past couple of hours. This rainfall over saturated soils is causing more significant rises to develop along areas streams and associated tributaries. Areas of greatest concern include the headwaters of Cove Creek and the Second Broad River near Sugar Hill, where the 3300 block of Sugar Hill Road is closed due to flooding; Nix Creek near Providence; Crooked Creek near Moffitt Hill; and the Upper Catawba River between Old Fort and Pleasant Gardens, including along Lytle Mountain Rd, where a foot of flood waters have currently closed the roadway. Additionally, a landslide has been observed on NC-226A with minor impacts to the roadway. Additional areas of Minor flooding are expected to develop over the next 1-3 hours. Please obey all barricades and heed all evacuation orders from local Emergency Management officials. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect flash flooding of low-lying areas near streams, including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat- access areas, and campgrounds. Low-lying roadways are likely to be flooded. An isolated landslide or two cannot be ruled out. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Marion, Old Fort, Lake James, Lake James State Park, B.R. Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, Linville Falls, Pleasant Gardens, Sugar Hill and Glenwood.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides and debris flows, especially in areas where landslides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you live near a stream, particularly at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for signs that a landslide may be imminent, including loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in streamflow. Stay indoors and do NOT go outside to investigate. Escape vertically inside your home by moving upstairs or getting on top of counters to avoid being swept away.