Officials: Lake Lure Dam gate opening increases; flood sirens sound in Chimney Rock

Officials said water levels may rise quickly with little warning. Residents downstream are asked to take necessary precautions now.

Lake Lure dam gates open; rising water levels downstream along Broad River

Emergency officials are warning residents and businesses downstream of Lake Lure Dam to prepare for rising water levels.
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Lake Lure to release water from dam into Broad River

Local officials are warning of flood risks as Lake Lure plans to release water into the Broad River on Sunday.

UPDATE: Flash flood warning active for Western North Carolina Sunday midday

At 10:08 p.m. on Saturday, the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC released a flash flood warning in effect until Sunday at 4:15 a.m. The warning is for Buncombe, Henderson and Rutherford counties.
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Lake Lure dam gates opened further, raising flood risks downstream

On Sunday, Rutherford County Emergency Management reported that Lake Lure officials are increasing the opening of the dam's gates from three feet to six feet, releasing more water into the Broad River ...

Lake Lure community rebuilds rainbow bridge after hurricane helene

Lake Lure volunteers rebuild the damaged rainbow bridge after Hurricane Helene's flood damage.