Weather Alerts For Biltmore, NC

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western North Carolina, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey. WHEN Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Waves of heavy rain showers and scattered thunderstorms will continue moving along a slow-moving cold front through this afternoon. While additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected to be widespread across the watch area this afternoon, isolated locations are expected to see multiple rounds of very heavy rainfall, and localized amounts as high as 3 inches are possible, enhancing the potential for flash flooding in these areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:59 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC HEADER Flood Watch # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Burke Mountains, Henderson, Rowan, Rutherford Mountains, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Iredell, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey Including the cities of Canton, Cove Creek, Fletcher, Tuxedo, Old Fort, Wesser, Robbinsville, Highlands, Kyle, Cashiers, Salisbury, Sugar Hill, Crouse, Mill Spring, Spindale, St. Stephens, Black Mountain, Rutherfordton, Tryon, Fork Church, Gastonia, Advance, Mocksville, Burnsville, Pleasant Grove, Micaville, Wolf Mountain, Morganton, Rainbow Springs, Faust, Farmington, Hot Springs, Cullowhee, Kannapolis, Statesville, Hickory, Newton, Concord, Mooresville, Asheville, Candler, Jonas Ridge, Nebo, Celo, Forest City, Almond, Swiss, Luck, Poplar, Kings Mountain, Saluda, Busick, Tuckasegee, Marion, Franklin, Fero, Brevard, Charlotte, Glenwood, Stecoah, Ramseytown, Sylva, Bryson City, Mars Hill, Shelby, Marshall, Hendersonville, Etowah, Dana, Dysartsville, Waterville, Woodlawn, Waynesville, Ashford, Walnut, Cruso, Spruce Pine, Luada, Little River, Columbus, Cedar Mountain, East Flat Rock, Lincolnton, Chimney Rock State Park, Alarka, Valdese, and Allenstand

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