Flood in Henderson, North Carolina

Flooding began shortly after midnight across portions of the southern mountains and foothills. Henderson County experienced the most severe flooding, as numerous homes were damaged by flood waters, with damaged homes from the combination of the Ivan and Frances floods numbering in the hundreds. Residents described the small stream flooding experienced in Henderson County as the worst seen in many years. Numerous roads were blocked by high water, including highways 64, 280, and 25. The situation was much less serious in Polk County, although flooding did develop along the Pacolet River and several of its tributaries, as well as some creeks in the Columbus area.