Flood — Transylvania, North Carolina

2024-12-29 · near Powelltown, Transylvania, North Carolina

Event narrative

A stream gauge on the French Broad River above Highway 178 at Rosman exceeded minor flood stage after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in the headwaters in around 48 hours, with around 2 inches falling in a few hours on the morning of the 29th. At this level flooding of Champion Park and sections of Highway 178, Depot, St and Main St occurs with flood water approaching several homes and businesses. Flooding also developed along Davidson River in Pisgah Forest, with several low lying roads inundated, including Davidson River Rd.

Wider weather episode

A broken line of low-topped heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorms developing ahead of a cold front moved from upstate South Carolina into the North Carolina foothills and western Piedmont shortly after sunrise, and moved across the area throughout the late morning. The showers and storms produced areas of strong-to-damaging wind gusts, while a couple of EF0 tornadoes also occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1228186. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.