Flash Flood — Warren, North Carolina

2020-09-01 · near Norlina, Warren, North Carolina

Event narrative

Multiple roads and bridges were reported flooded in and around Norlina.

Wider weather episode

Flash flooding that originated on August 31st continued across portions of the northeast Piedmont and central Coastal Plain of central North Carolina during the early morning hours of September 1st. Rainfall amounts of up to 11 inches were reported across this area, resulting in lingering flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 922270. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.