Flash Flood — Mecklenburg, North Carolina
2011-08-05 · near Matthews, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A mother and daughter drowned when they attempted to wade through a rain-swollen tributary of Irvins Creek, about 9 miles southeast of Center City Charlotte. The approximate time of death was 1:30 pm EST (or 2:30 pm EDT).
Wider weather episode
A slow moving thunderstorm complex affected the western North Carolina piedmont during the late morning and afternoon hours. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches were reported, resulting in flash flooding in a number of locations.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 345974. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.