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Carolinas Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Threatens Roads Through Sunday
Greenville, SC – Millions of residents and travelers across portions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia face an increased risk of flash flooding Saturday as heavy rainfall threatens mountai
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-10T14:13:02.206Z
Greenville, SC – Millions of residents and travelers across portions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia face an increased risk of flash flooding Saturday as heavy rainfall threatens mountain communities, roadways and low lying areas through Sunday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville Spartanburg, a Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 p.m. EDT Sunday, Oct. 11, with the greatest concern for heavy rainfall developing Saturday afternoon and continuing into early Sunday morning.
The watch covers large portions of western North Carolina, including Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Transylvania, Rutherford and surrounding counties. Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville and Brevard are among the affected communities.
In Upstate South Carolina, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, Oconee, Greenwood and surrounding areas are included. Northeast Georgia counties under the watch include Rabun, Habersham, Stephens, Franklin, Hart and Elbert.
Forecasters warn that the most persistent heavy rainfall could develop along the Blue Ridge Escarpment, particularly near the North Carolina South Carolina border west of Interstate 26 and across mountainous terrain extending toward Grandfather Mountain.
A slow moving band of heavy rain could also affect northeast Georgia and Upstate South Carolina late Saturday afternoon and evening.
Excessive rainfall may cause creeks and streams to overflow, flood low water crossings and make travel hazardous, especially on mountain roads.
The Weather Service also warns that rainfall exceeding five inches in similar storms has been associated with increased landslide risks, including dangerous debris flows.
Residents living on mountainsides, near streams or in valleys below steep terrain should remain alert and prepare to evacuate if directed by local authorities.
A Flood Watch does not mean flooding is occurring, but conditions could produce dangerous flooding with little warning.
Motorists should avoid flooded roads, consider postponing mountain travel and monitor updated National Weather Service alerts throughout the weekend.