First published Oct 11, 2026, 2:25:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 11, 2026, 2:25:15 AM UTC

Flash Flood Warning — NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:08PM EDT until October 11 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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A National Weather Service warning covered parts of Buncombe, Henderson, and Rutherford counties in North Carolina through 4:15 AM EDT on October 11. The source reports rising water along the Rocky Broad River and expected flooding on US 64/74.

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Affected location: Buncombe, Henderson, and Rutherford counties, North Carolina

Illustrative image: The Elk River Falls along the Elk River Trail in Avery County , North Carolina ( United States ). — Michael Barera/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The warning advises following road barricades and local evacuation orders as flooding develops.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
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Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:08PM EDT until October 11 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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