Charlotte Highway Completely Shut Down Near County Line: Gerton Fire Department Issues Urgent "Stay In" Warning
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-26T12:52:18.918Z
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Henderson County -- May 26, 2026: Severe storms moving through Henderson County this morning have caused widespread flash flooding, severe road damage, and a massive roadway washout that has completely severed a major travel artery between Gerton and Fairview.
Henderson County -- May 26, 2026: Severe storms moving through Henderson County this morning have caused widespread flash flooding, severe road damage, and a massive roadway washout that has completely severed a major travel artery between Gerton and Fairview.The Gerton Fire Department issued an urgent warning on social media early Tuesday morning, pleading with local residents to stay off the roads entirely while emergency crews assess the damage and respond to multiple concurrent crisis call