NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SCFA.W 0004October 11, 2026
Flood Warning: Henderson and Transylvania, NC
The National Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg issued a flood warning for Henderson and Transylvania in North Carolina, in force until 11:15 a.m. local time on October 11. It was the 4th areal flood warning the NWS office in Greenville-Spartanburg issued in 2026. North Carolina had 3 flood warnings in October 2026, against 14 in an average October of 2008-2025 (North Carolina's flood warnings by year).
Warning
In force for 5.9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Greenville-Spartanburg SC
- Area
- Henderson and Transylvania
- State
- North Carolina
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 5:24 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
- Expires
- 11:15 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KGSP FA.W 0004
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Flood Warnings in North Carolina since 2008Every warning type in North Carolina
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Henderson County in western North Carolina... Eastern Transylvania County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 517 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has recently departed Transylvania and most of Henderson County. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen, but only light additional rain is expected. Most of the flooding is due to run off from previous rainfall. Mud Creek in Hendersonville is in Minor Flood, and still rising. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Mud Creek is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, including areas of William H. King Memorial Park and the Oklawaha Greenway, with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. Secondary roads and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 ft deep. - 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. 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, Brevard, Mills River, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Etowah, Mountain Home, Laurel Park, Rosman and Dupont State Forest. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to do
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.