State of Emergency As Mountain Communities Prepare for Impact from Ida

August 31, 2021

Marvin Beach,

HAYWOOD CO., N.C. – A State of Emergency is in effect in parts of Western North Carolina, as areas already devastated by previous flash flooding prepare for more heavy rain from Tropical Depression Ida.

A voluntary evacuation order is in effect Tuesday night for communities west of Asheville.

#TRACKINGIDA We're heading to Haywood Co. where a State of Emergency remains in effect ahead of possible flash flooding tonight. There is a voluntary evacuation order for areas impacted by the previous storm. #WCCB @WCCBCharlotte

— Marvin Beach (@MBeach14) August 31, 2021

People living along the East Fork of the Pigeon River are being urged to move to higher ground.

A curfew and I.D. check remain in effect in the communities still struggling the most.

Still lots of damage from the last round of flash flooding along the highway heading toward Canton. #WCCB @WCCBCharlotte pic.twitter.com/3055XV9qMt

— Marvin Beach (@MBeach14) August 31, 2021

Neighbors are hoping for the best for those who have already seen the worst.

Swift water rescue teams and disaster relief are staging at a church between Canton and Cruso. #WCCB @WCCBCharlotte pic.twitter.com/b1pXZoktUn

— Marvin Beach (@MBeach14) August 31, 2021