Flood — Gaston, North Carolina

2003-03-20 to 2003-03-21 · Gaston, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

An extended period of moderate to heavy rain combined with heavy upstream rainfall to cause slow rises on numerous creeks and streams, which culminated in an extended period of flooding across the county. The South Fork of the Catawba River overflowed its banks in the Lowell/McAdenville area, resulting in some of the worst flooding observed in the area in 35 years. The river crested at 16.6 feet at McAdenville. Several adjacent buildings were flooded, and some vehicles received extensive damage. Twenty five people required rescuing from a flooded mobile home park along Crowders Creek.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5348529. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.