Rock slide closes roads in the North Carolina mountains. What we know.
A rock slide has closed two roads in the North Carolina mountains, rangers in Pisgah National Forest said Friday
Cold Springs and Brown Gap roads in Haywood County, where the rock slide occurred remained closed on Saturday.
Rangers blamed the slide on severe storms that spawned a deadly tornado in Catawba County on Tuesday and dumped heavy rains on much of the state.
Brown Gap Road also was closed in early December during the 2,000-acre Black Bear Fire. The rapidly spreading wildfire closed part of the Appalachian Trail and prompted warnings for Interstate 40 drivers traveling through the North Carolina mountains, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
Also in Pisgah National Forest, Avery’s Creek Road is closed above the horse stables due to storm damage, according to the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest.
Rangers haven’t said how long they expect the roads to stay closed.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published January 13, 2024 at 1:17 PM.