Flash Flood — Transylvania, North Carolina

2022-05-26 · near Rosman, Transylvania, North Carolina

Event narrative

An automated stream gauge on the French Broad River at Rosman indicated the river briefly exceeded flood stage after 3.5 to 5 inches of rain fell over the headwaters in 12-18 hours, with more than half of that falling during the late morning and afternoon of the 26th. The main impacts were inundation of Depot St and W Main St in Rosman.

Wider weather episode

A broad band of moderate to heavy rain showers with embedded strong to severe thunderstorms moved over western North Carolina throughout the afternoon into the evening. Several strong to severe thunderstorms produced locally damaging wind gusts, brief large hail, and even a couple of tornadoes, including a strong tornado in Iredell County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1030287. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.