Flash Flood — Cherokee, North Carolina

2021-05-04 · near Hothouse, Cherokee, North Carolina

Event narrative

Water from Laurel Creek was covering the bridge on Laurel Creek Road to a depth of twelve inches. Access to and from homes was cut off, but no residences were endangered.

Wider weather episode

A line of storms associated with a cold front moved through near midday of May 4, producing flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 953022. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.