OPEN THREAD I
FLOODING
09-26-2024
9.30AM THURSDAY UNTIL ?PM
. Today's weather briefing is available online at https://thunderpigblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/wx20240926.html
Please use this thread to report any road conditions you may observe, share pictures or video storm damage or high water. You can also ask questions about road conditions and someone in the community may know what you are seeking.
Remember to be kind to one another and helpful if you can. We're all neighbors.
Safety Information (including non-emergency numbers) for the Upcoming Severe Weather Event (Wednesday-Friday) can be found at https://thunderpigblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/safety-information-for-upcoming-severe.html
Use those numbers when there are no lives in danger.
The Fakebook (misspelled on purpose) version of this article can be found at https://www.facebook.com/MaconMediaNews/posts/pfbid02PeTuscD6cKGqSMieP2dQyZfvwfWcaioVSPVCsZCaWV7eE61QKP9FDvR8bsDSSrhTl?__cft__[0]=AZV_XoIM8eFpNADWf19mEamHtWoM3mQV0orCnCrZViM-1poy2fDF-8qIzAWNscH6yE45o0uul6yIAs3meKUc23g7zr7-P9xD69BoWcQpsKnAmqseeuHtWmcSUWcx9c0JVkPxwkc1xHHpkeFXr5LWSX58FTe4DsmKCV25GXePRiC7oQ&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
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The ground starting to become saturated and there are reports of minor flooding and there have been calls of concern regarding bridges over creeks that are about to be flooded.
The main part of the rain from Helene has not reached Macon County yet and the winds will reach here later tonight or early in the morning tomorrow.
If you have to get and about today, please use caution and be on the lookout for standing or running water on the roadways. Please allow extra distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Please try to have all your hurricane and flood shopping done early today so you don't have to go out later today and tomorrow.
An additional three to five inches or rain is possible today and tonight for most of the county, with higher elevations potentially receiving five to eight inches, with the higher totals expected to happen in the southeast corner of the county on, and near, the Highlands Plateau. Winds will also be the greatest in this area later tonight.
Multiple power outages are likely over the next 36 hours and may last for a few days beyond that depending on how bad things get.
Information will be added in reverse chronological order here, including reports from the community.
I'll be grabbing some sleep for a few hours before the rain and winds start increasing. If you don't have to be out and about over the next 24 hours, please don't. Stay at home unless you'll be in greater danger staying where you are. If emergency personnel shows up where you are to ask you to evacuate, please be ready with your important documents.
[Thursday] Hurricane Helene on Final Approach to Florida; Extreme Impacts Expected in Some Areas | Tropical Tidbits
Look who I saw while surveying the conditions of the Cullasaja River?
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Macon County is now under a State of Emergency due the projected impacts of the remnants of Hurricane Helene. A copy is below, as well as a copy of a press release from the county emergency management regarding this storm.
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PROCLAMATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY
MACON COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Section 1. Pursuant to Macon Coliunty Ordinance Chapter 31 and Chapter 166 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the specific authority granted pursuant to NCGS §166A-19.22, I have determined that a S ate of Emergency as defined in County Ordinance 31-3 exists in the County of Macon as result of the heavy rainfall and gusty winds that may affect our region.
Section 2. I, therefore, proclaim the existence of a State of Emergency in the County of Macon.
,-• Section 3. The area of the State of Emergency shall include all of Macon County not ineluding any area within the corporate limits of any municipality.
Section 4. Any and all applicable local plans, mutual assistance compacts and agreements are authorized along with the furnishing of assistance thereunder.
Section 5. This proclamation shall become effective on September 26, 2024 at 11am
GARY SHIELDS, CHAIRMAN
MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
; MACON COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX
5 WEST P.IAIN STREET FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA 28734
PHONE 828-349-2000 FAX: 828-349-2400
Press Release
Macon County Emergency Services
September 26, 2024
Warren Cabe, Director
As the remnants of Hurricane Helene approach our area, moderate to heavy rainfall continues to affect Macon County. Rain is expected to continue into tonight and early tomorrow and streams could rise rapidly. Windy conditions may also cause trees to fall in some locations due to saturated soil conditions. Monitor local media outlets for weather information. Do not drive through flooded roadways and be prepared for isolated power outages. Decrease your speed while driving. If you live in flood prone areas be prepared for flooding events. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies but do not call 9-1-1 for road conditions or power outages. Report power outages to your utility provider.
Published at 3.10pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2024
Scaly Mountain VFD is responding to a report that the road (NC-106/Dillard Road) has (or is about to be) washed away just south of the Blue Valley Overlook. The highway patrol reports a motor grader just passed him on the way to that location.
The chief has canceled the response due to NCDOT already being on the way..
National Forests in North Carolina announces recreation site and road closures ahead of Hurricane Helene |
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sep. 25, 2024) – The U.S. Forest Service today closed campgrounds, boat launches, developed recreation sites and roads on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests in preparation for potential heavy rainfall, flooding and strong winds from Hurricane Helene. Reservations for recreation sites made through Recreation.gov will be refunded automatically. In addition, all Forest Service offices in western North Carolina will close starting at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 26, through Monday, Sep. 30, at 8 a.m. Visitor and employee safety are the highest priorities for the Forest Service. Please follow all closure orders until assessments can be completed due to the risk of falling limbs, downed trees, fallen electrical cables and flooding throughout both National Forests. Click here for a full list of road and recreation site closures on the Nantahala National Forest. Click here for a full list of road and recreation site closures on the Pisgah National Forest. For addition updates, visit the National Forests in North Carolina website or follow us on Facebook at @nfsnc. |
(mostly in the Burningtown area near the airport)
(mostly between Scaly Mountain and Highlands)
Local firefighters are out and about patrolling flood-prone areas and keeping an eye on local bridges and water levels. Law Enforcement are doing their part, too.
Franklin VFD is responding to a report of trees on fire due to downed power lines near 300 Lee Tallent Road
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Published at 7.30am on Thusday, September 26, 2024
1 comments :
Hopefully there was wedding cake.
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