Flash Flood in Union County, North Carolina

Flash Flood August 8, 2024 · Union 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

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Mineral Spg (34.9600, -80.7070).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1214207. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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