Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southwestern Transylvania County, NC
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NWS Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Transylvania County until 12:15 AM EDT due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western North Carolina
- Issued
- June 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Greenville Spartanburg SC
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western North Carolina.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC. Effective from May 25 at 9:15 PM EDT until May 26 at 12:15 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Southwestern Transylvania County in western North Carolina, including Lake Toxaway, Gorges State Park, and Sapphire. Also affects Flat Creek and West Fork French Broad River.
What You Should Do
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. When safe, report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling 1-800-267-8101, posting on Facebook, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain, with 2 to 3 inches of rain having fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from May 25 at 9:15 PM EDT until May 26 at 12:15 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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