Flash Flood in Jackson County, North Carolina

Flash Flood July 16, 2025 · Jackson County, North Carolina

$20K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Emergency manager reported flash flooding developed across a small part of northwest Jackson county after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in less than two hours. The primary impact was to small streams and tributaries west of Thomas Valley Rd, where an unnamed stream inundated and washed out a bridge and a part of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Additionally, Bumgarner Branch overflowed its banks and was rerouted into the yard of a home, with an occupant of the home requiring rescue.

The wider storm

Scattered slow-moving thunderstorms moved across the North Carolina mountains during the overnight and early morning hours. Localized torrential rainfall resulted in flash flooding across part of Jackson County.

Began near Wilmot (35.4080, -83.3460).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1284780. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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