Flash Flood — Madison, North Carolina

2013-07-03 · near (hss)hot Spgs, Madison, North Carolina

Event narrative

Numerous roads were reportedly closed across the county due to flooding, including Highway 70/25. Some roads were heavily damaged by flooding and landslides.

Wider weather episode

A very moist airmass and southeast, upslope flow helped to support localized very heavy rain over parts of the North Carolina mountains.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 470279. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.