Haywood County Braces for Possible Historic Flooding

Haywood County  -- September 26, 2024: Haywood County Health & Human Services: Haywood Cunty  bracing for possible 

historic flooding.

FLASH FLOODING: Widespread flash flooding is expected, with some areas at risk of catastrophic and potentially fatal flooding.

LANDSLIDES: There is a high degree of confidence that landslides and debris outflows occur during the heaviest rains, from tonight (Thursday 9/26) through Friday afternoon.

Wind: 45 to 60 mph wind gusts are expected tonight into Friday morning, likely to cause fallen trees and power outages.

FLOOD ALERT: There is a flash flood warning until 2pm Friday.

Rain Regime: Today's rains come from the southeast, with a similar trajectory to Tropical Storm Fred.

STATE OF EMERGENCY: The County is under a local state of emergency, which includes Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Clyde and Canton.

Search and Rescue: A 35-person Search and Rescue (USAR) team arrives today and will set up at Haywood Community College.

SHELTER: Haywood County will open an emergency shelter at the Armory, located at 235 Armory Drive in Clyde, at 3:00 p.m. today. Residents seeking shelter can arrive at any time after opening. If you have medicines, oxygen, or other medical needs, take them with you.

Please enter the building where the Red Cross trailer is.
Important Pet Information: If you plan on bringing a pet to the shelter, make sure you have the following:
-All pets MUST be in a cage.
-All pets MUST wear collar/leashes with appropriate tags (North Carolina law requires rabies vaccination).
-Feeders and Drinkers
- Food / Toiletries
-Cleaning supplies (sand, bags, etc.) )

WELCOME CENTER: The Fines Creek Community Center has opened its doors as a welcome center where people can shelter from the rain, recharge and relax.