Flash Flood — Polk, North Carolina

2018-10-11 · near Saluda, Polk, North Carolina

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 791143. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.