WNC Streams Overflow Banks, Washing Out Roads and Bridges

WNC Streams Overflow Banks, Washing Out Roads and Bridges

Front page article describes the French Broad cresting, accompanied by a photo of a Lakey Gap Road bridge inundated with water. Landslides have blocked roads and streams have overflowed their banks due to recent heavy rains. The French Broad is expected to crest at 12'; roughly a foot below the level of the 1940 flood. Flood warnings have been issued to people living along the river in Asheville, Marshall, Swannanoa, and Hot Springs. Multiple points of US Highway 70 are blocked by landslides, especially around the Tennessee border. Other blocked highways are printed. Other forms of transport aside from cars remain viable. The North Fork watershed has sustained extensive damage. The most rain recorded in the area was at the Mount Mitchell weather station--9.38" as of 7 pm. Power and telephone lines remain functional as of 10:15 pm. Heights of the French Broad in Marshall, Hot Springs, and Rosman are printed here, alongside a statement regarding the height of the Davidson River--7.4". Citizen correspondences are printed afterwards. A canteen and first aid center have been set up in Black Mountain City Hall. Families living near the Montreat Dam have been evacuated. Marshall High School now has 1' of water in the basement, & students have moved as much equipment as possible out of it. Many areas outside of Buncombe County have seen rising waters, but have yet to flood. Stretches of US 70 near Marion have been covered in water. Rivers in Henderson County are at risk of flooding. Rain continues in Old Fort, and portions of the town have flooded. Heavy damage to crops in Hayesville have been reported, and damage to crops around Shooting Creek is estimated to be $100,000 and the same waters washed away livestock and small farm buildings.

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