Flood — Transylvania, North Carolina

2022-05-27 · near Powelltown, Transylvania, North Carolina

Event narrative

Stream gauges indicated minor flooding developed during the early morning hours of the 27th after 3.5 to 5 inches of rain fell across northern Transylvania county in about 24 hours. The French Broad River at flooded Depot St and E Main St in Rosman. The Davidson River inundated Davidson River Rd and Wilson Rd in Pisgah Forest. Deavor Rd also flooded due to backwater effects along Turkey Creek. Minor river flooding developed downstream across eastern Transylvania County later on the 27th and continued through much of the 29th.

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 1030290. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.