Flash Flood in Caldwell County, North Carolina

Flash Flood July 15, 2023 – July 16, 2023 · Caldwell County, North Carolina

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

DOT reported multiple roads were washed out due to stream flooding across eastern Caldwell County after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in just a few hours.

The wider storm

Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of a trough over the North Carolina foothills throughout the 15th. While rainfall was primarily in the 2 to 3 inch range, isolated areas of 4 to 6 inches fell in just a few hours across the northern foothills. This resulted in localized, but significant flash flooding across western Alexander County, where one fatality occurred.

Began near Yadkin Vly (35.9600, -81.5100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1128120. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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