Flood Watch issued as rain settles into Asheville area

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Rain began falling across the Asheville area Sunday and is expected to linger for several days.

A slow-moving storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Monday night, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said runoff from moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flooding, though it is not expected to reach the levels seen during Tropical Storm Helene.

With the region still recovering from Helene, meteorologists warned minor mudslides are possible…

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