Flood in Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Flood March 20, 2003 · Mecklenburg, North Carolina

$2.0M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

After morning flash flooding, moderating rainfall resulted in slower rises, but continued and additional flooding along creeks and streams into the evening hours. Some of the flooding was described as the worst in the area in over 5 years. Flooding was especially severe along the Union County line, where some people required rescue from vehicles and homes.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5348532. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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