Flash Flood — Union, North Carolina

2024-08-08 · near Mineral Spg, Union, North Carolina

$1K

Property damage

Event narrative

Media reported isolated flash flooding developed in parts of Union County after 4.5 to 5.5 inches of rain fell in association with the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Bates Branch overflowed its banks west of Monroe and inundated Pleasant Grove Rd. Additionally, a stream gauge on Bearskin Creek in Monroe briefly exceeded flood stage, indicating inundation of a portion of Stafford St. Parks and Greenways along the stream were also inundated.

Wider weather episode

The remnants Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in the Florida Big Bend on the 5th, lifted steadily northeast across southeast Georgia before turning north through the South Carolina coastal plain and the North Carolina Piedmont on the 7th and 8th. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts resulted in flash flooding across portions of western North Carolina. In addition, very gusty winds caused scattered downed trees, which resulted in sporadic damage to structures.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1214207. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.