Flood — Watauga, North Carolina

2004-09-18 · Watauga, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

Damaging gradient winds in the early morning hours of 18 Nov 2004 behind the exiting remnants of hurricane Ivan downed numerous trees and power lines. 2000 people were without power in Ashe Co. Locally heavy rain around the Foscoe area of Watauga Co. prompted flooding of small streams and mudslides...which caused damage to several homes.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5422258. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.