"At 4:05 a.m., emergency management reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Less than half and inch of additional rainfall is expected, but 911 call center advised there are continuing ongoing areas of flash flooding across the warned area," explains the NWS. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
Locations impacted by the warning include Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Mountain Home, Bat Cave, Chimney Rock State Park, Edneyville, Gerton and Horse Shoe.
The NWS comments, "Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks." ---More...
????#BREAKING: THERE IS CURRENTLY FLASH FLOODING IN CHIMNEY ROCK/BAT CAVE NC.
— Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol)May 26, 2026
SWIFT WATER RESCUES ARE CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE TO RESCUE THOSE WHO ARE TRAPPED.
MULTIPLE ROADS WASHED OUT.
PLEASE PRAY!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/xS0gH6cGd5