If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp The next statement will be issued beforelate tonight at 345 AM EST.

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River Near Hot Springs affecting Madison County. .Heavy rain has ended across Madison County. However, storm-total rainfall of 2-3.5 inches occurred across the county with more significant rainfall of 6-7 inches occurring in the headwaters of the French Broad River. Therefore, very high local and upstream flows are causing significant rises along the French Broad River with nuisance to Minor flooding along the river from Marshall to Hot Springs underway. This will result in common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to the French Broad River. Residents are advised to move vulnerable property to higher ground and stay up-to-date by monitoring the latest river levels and forecasts. ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding is possible. * WHERE...French Broad River near Hot Springs. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Parts of Silver Mine Road and River Road may begin to flood. Areas near Spring Creek in the Hot Springs Spa area will begin to flood. At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters will approach Hot Springs Spa property and parts of River Road and Silvermine Road will flood. Floodwater levels will be similar to levels observed on May 6, 2003. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 5.7 feet and rising rapidly. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Action/Advisory Stage is 7.5 feet. - Minor Flood Stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&