Flood — Alleghany, North Carolina

2020-05-21 · near Laurel Spgs, Alleghany, North Carolina

Event narrative

The South Fork of the New River was reported to be flooding over the bridge on Kings Creek Road near the intersection with Garvey Bridge Road. The roadway was impassable due to deep flowing water. The river gage on South Fork of the New River near Jefferson (JFRN7) was near 8.92 feet at the time of the report which was right at the crest. Minor flood stage is 8 feet. Several other roads near the river were also flooded including part of Farmers Fish Camp Road with several feet of water.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level low became cut-off over the southern Appalachian region for several days leading to persistent rainfall and eventually some flooding. Four-day (96-hour) rainfall amounts ending at 800 AM EDT on May 22nd ranged from 3 to over 12 inches in the most favored locations along the Blue Ridge. Some of these showers had strong winds associated with them.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 894600. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.