City of Hendersonville Flood Update

Hendersonville -- January 9, 2024: The City of Hendersonville is providing Roadway Flooding Alerts to bring awareness to the possibility of flooded roadways in our community.

Based on the current situation and predicted forecast, the City of Hendersonville has upgraded the Flood Response Plan to a Level 2 – Minor Flooding Phase.

Situation Report at 1/9/24 6:30 AM: There is standing water at White Street at Greenville Hwy as well as Caswell Street between King Street and Grove Street. Public Works is monitoring other locations and installing barricades as needed.

Motorists are reminded to ‘Turn Around Don’t Drown’ and seek alternate routes of travel if they encounter a flooded roadway. Citations can be issued for drivers who ignore barricades and put themselves, others, and emergency responders at risk.

Please take extra precautions on roadways and continue to monitor the National Weather Service and local news for ongoing weather conditions.

Sign up for alerts from the City of Hendersonville by visiting www.hendersonvillenc.gov/alerthvl or texting AlertHVL to 226787. Additional information on flooding resources and frequent flooding street closures can be found at                    hendersonville.gov