Flash Flood in Polk County, North Carolina

Flash Flood October 11, 2018 · Polk County, North Carolina

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

EM reported numerous roads closed due to a combination of urban drainage and small stream flooding throughout the southwest part of Polk County after 5 to 8 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Among the closed roads was Holbert Cove Rd, which was completely washed out near Saluda.

The wider storm

Tropical cyclone Michael tracked northeast across the Midlands and Piedmont of South Carolina and through the North Carolina Piedmont on the 11th. Three to six inches of rain falling in around 6 hours or less resulted in localized flash flooding, mainly in locations near the Blue Ridge and also across the far western Piedmont.

Began near Saluda (35.2270, -82.3480).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 791143. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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