Flash Flood in Catawba County, North Carolina

Flash Flood August 17, 2002 · Catawba County, North Carolina

$3.0M

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

A serious urban flash flood developed when 5 to 6 inches of rain fell in about 2 hours. Sink holes developed, which continued to grow for weeks after the flood. Some flat-roofed businesses collapsed. Water was reported to have accumulated to depths of 17 feet in portions of the downtown area. Rapidly flooding streets caused numerous people to become trapped in vehicles, requiring rescue. Water entered numerous homes and businesses. Numerous large trees were downed from a combination of the excessive rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5314185. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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