Flash Flood — Mecklenburg, North Carolina

2024-07-21 to 2024-07-22 · near Haskings Mills, Mecklenburg, North Carolina

$500

Property damage

Event narrative

Stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed across the north side of Charlotte after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in just a couple of hours. A gauge on Irwin Creek exceeded its established flood stage in the Statesville Ave area. Mallard Creek overflowed its banks in the northeast part of the city, inundating Pavillion Blvd and flooding parking lots.

Wider weather episode

Areas of slow-moving thunderstorms and storm clusters developed across western North Carolina during the evening. Very heavy rain falling in a short period of time resulted in flash flooding across Henderson County and on the north side of Charlotte.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1204961. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.