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NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SCFF.W 0025October 11, 2026

Flash Flood Warning: Avery, McDowell, Mitchell and 1 more, NC

The National Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg issued a flash flood warning for Avery, McDowell, Mitchell and 1 more in North Carolina, in force until 9:00 a.m. local time on October 11. It was the 25th flash flood warning the NWS office in Greenville-Spartanburg issued in 2026. North Carolina had 6 flash flood warnings in October 2026, against 6 in an average October of 2008-2025 (North Carolina's flash flood warnings by year).

Warning

Issued6:05 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
In force6:05 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
Expires9:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026

In force for 2.9 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Area
Avery, McDowell, Mitchell and 1 more
State
North Carolina
Level
Warning
Issued
6:05 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
Expires
9:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Immediate
VTEC event
KGSP FF.W 0025
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

Flash Flood Warnings in North Carolina since 2008Every warning type in North Carolina

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The notice as issued

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.

What the agency told people to do

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.

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The record around this notice