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Buncombe County: Water Levels in Rivers May Still Rise
Buncombe County -- September 27, 2024: Buncombe County Government News: 1:45 PM: Rivers in Buncombe County
have not yet crested. Continue to seek higher ground and shelter in place. Do not drive unless you are moving to higher ground.
The National Weather Service has predicted:
Water will crest in Biltmore Village at approximately 2 p.m. at 27 feet
Swannanoa River is expected to crest at 1 p.m. at 27 feet
French Broad in Fletcher will crest at 8 p.m. at 30.5 feet
French Broad in Asheville will crest at 8 p.m. at 23 feet
Waters are not expected to recede before Monday morning. Even as rain dissipates, this continues to be an active natural disaster.
For those unable to evacuate to a safe location, an emergency shelter has been established at the WNC Agriculture Center located at WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher NC. An emergency shelter has also opened at the Harrah's Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood St., Asheville. Please bring essential items such as medications, important documents, and personal necessities.
For more information, go to www.buncombeready.org.
have not yet crested. Continue to seek higher ground and shelter in place. Do not drive unless you are moving to higher ground.
The National Weather Service has predicted:
Water will crest in Biltmore Village at approximately 2 p.m. at 27 feet
Swannanoa River is expected to crest at 1 p.m. at 27 feet
French Broad in Fletcher will crest at 8 p.m. at 30.5 feet
French Broad in Asheville will crest at 8 p.m. at 23 feet
Waters are not expected to recede before Monday morning. Even as rain dissipates, this continues to be an active natural disaster.
For those unable to evacuate to a safe location, an emergency shelter has been established at the WNC Agriculture Center located at WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher NC. An emergency shelter has also opened at the Harrah's Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood St., Asheville. Please bring essential items such as medications, important documents, and personal necessities.
For more information, go to www.buncombeready.org.
