Flash Flood — Gaston, North Carolina

2024-07-20 to 2024-07-21 · near Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina

$5K

Property damage

Event narrative

County comms reported severe urban and small stream flooding developed in the city of Gastonia after a series of slow-moving thunderstorms dumped 3 to 4 inches of rain across the city in just a couple of hours. Floodwaters caused water rescues to become necessary on Franklin Blvd, on Caldwell St, and on North Firestone St. Additionally, a stream gauge on Catawba Creek at East Hudson Blvd exceeded its established flood stage by a couple of feet.

Wider weather episode

Slow moving thunderstorms and storm clusters developed over the North Carolina Piedmont during the evening. A series of these cells moved over the city of Gastonia and produced very heavy rainfall in a short period of time, resulting in flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1204941. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.