Flash Flood Warning Issued for McDowell and Rutherford Counties, NC
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NWS Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of western North Carolina until 9:15 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western North Carolina
- Issued
- September 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Greenville Spartanburg SC
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC. Effective from 5:20 AM EDT September 7, 2026, until 9:15 AM EDT September 7, 2026. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
South Central McDowell County and Northwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina. Specific locations include Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Shingle Hollow, Sugar Hill, and Fero. Flooding reported on Montford Cove Rd south of Sugar Hill.
What You Should Do
Only when safe, report flooding or landslides to NWS Greenville-Spartanburg at 1-800-267-8101, via Facebook, or X with hashtag NWSGSP. Turn around, don't drown. Be cautious at night and avoid crossing flooded roads in hilly terrain. Find alternate routes.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding occurring in Sugar Hill community. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen, with an additional 0.5 to 2 inches possible through mid-morning. Flash flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, and low-lying areas ongoing or expected shortly. Creeks including Morgan Creek, Cove Creek, Cedar Creek, Bills Creek, Youngs Creek, and Piney Creek are subject to rapid rises.
Timeline
Alert effective 5:20 AM EDT to 9:15 AM EDT on September 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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