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NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SCFF.W 0024October 11, 2026

Flash Flood Warning: Buncombe, Henderson, Polk and 3 more, NC and SC

The National Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg issued a flash flood warning for Buncombe, Henderson, Polk and 3 more in North Carolina, South Carolina, in force until 11:00 a.m. local time on October 11. It was the 24th 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

Issued5:11 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
In force5:11 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
Expires11:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026

In force for 5.8 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Area
Buncombe, Henderson, Polk and 3 more
State
North Carolina
Level
Warning
Issued
5:11 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
Expires
11:00 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Immediate
VTEC event
KGSP FF.W 0024
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... Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Eastern Henderson County in western North Carolina... Polk County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina... Northeastern Greenville County in upstate South Carolina... Northwestern Spartanburg County in upstate South Carolina... * Until 1100 AM EDT. * At 511 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a line of torrential rainfall training from Glassy Mountain and Gowansville to Tryon, Columbus, Saluda, Bat Cave, Chimney Rock, and Lake Lure. This rainfall will be capable of producing 1-2 inches in less than an hour. This rainfall may cause additional rises on area streams, including the Broad River near Lake Lure 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. 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... Columbus, Landrum, Tryon, Lake Lure, Campobello, Saluda, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave and Lake Bowen.

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.

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.

The record around this notice