Jackson storm history

Stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed along the Tuckasegee River and some of its tributaries, including Scotts Creek in Sylva after 10 to 15 inches of rain fell across the upper part of the basin over a couple of days. 1.5 to 2.5 inches of that fell over the headwaters…

Public reported multiple trees blown down in the area around Chickadee Ln, with one tree down on on a house.

Emergency manager reported flash flooding developed across a small part of northwest Jackson county after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in less than two hours. The primary impact was to small streams and tributaries west of Thomas Valley Rd, where an unnamed stream inundated and was…

Emergency manager reported multiple trees blown down on Highway 19 near Highway 441 Business.

Public reported tree blown down on a house. Another public report of multiple trees uprooted was received from the same area.

Public reported quarter size hail.

Emergency manager reported quarter size hail.

Although heavy rainfall ended across Jackson County during the morning, flooding continued throughout the Tuckasegee basin as water from the 10-15 inches of rain flowed down the watershed. Most streams returned to their banks by evening.

County comms reported multiple trees blown down with one blocking the road on Rodeo Dr.

Emergency manager reported a large tree limb fell on a vehicle on Highway 19 in the Qualla Boundary. One occupant received minor injuries.

Public reported several trees blown down.

Emergency manager reported numerous trees blown down across the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians reservation. Utility company reported multiple trees blown down on power lines from the Sylva area to Cullowhee.

Public reported 3/4 inch hail.

Public reported several trees blown down in the Cashiers area.

County comms reported trees blown down around Whittier. Emergency manager reported trees blown down across the Qualla Boundary.

County comms reported a tree blown down in the Savannah community and multiple trees down in Cullowhee, including on Old Settlement Rd and on Locust Creek Rd.

County comms reported multiple trees blown down across roads on Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians land.

Ham radio operator reported three trees blown down in northern Jackson County, including at Highway 74 and Bradley Branch Rd.

County comms reported trees and power lines blown down along Edgewater Rd.

Spotters and emergency manager reported flash flooding developed across northwest Jackson County after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. The main impact was in the Barkers Creek watershed. Middle Fork Barkers Creek completely washed out a portion of Beachtree Rd. Ea…

Emergency management reported a debris flow that began above Knob Hill Rd and ended at Lake Glenville. Significant damage occurred to a single home after a large log was forced through a bedroom wall.

County comms reported multiple roads flooded and closed throughout Jackson County due to a combination of small stream and poor drainage flooding after 3.5 to 5 inches of rain fell in about an 18 hour period. At least half of that fell in less than six hours during the morning of…

Although heavy rain tapered off across Jackson County during the afternoon and evening, county comms reported multiple roads remained flooded and closed for several hours after the rain ended.

County comms reported numerous trees and power lines blown down, with a few trees down on structures.

County comms reported multiple trees blown down across the county, especially toward the Cashiers area.

Emergency manager reported flash flooding developed in Sylva due from a combination of urban flooding as well as due to Scott Creek overflowing its banks after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Mill St and Main St were impacted in downtown Sylva.

County comms reported numerous trees blown down across the northern part of Jackson County.

County reported widespread trees and power lines blown down from the Savannah community toward Cashiers.

Forest service personnel observed half dollar size hail at the Whitewater Falls parking area off Highway 281.

Forest service personnel reported multiple large tree limbs blown down at the Whitewater Falls parking area off Highway 281.

County comms reported numerous trees blown down throughout the county.

Newspaper reported multiple trees blown down across Jackson County.

HAM Radio operator reported quarter size hail near Sylva.

Spotter reported nickel size hail near Whittier.

County comms reported a few trees and power lines blown down, mainly across the central part of the county.

After more than 3 inches of rain fell over just a few hours in the headwaters of the Tuckasegee basin, Emergency manager reported flooding developed along the West Fork of the river during the early morning hours. Several trailers were inundated with water from the stream near th…

Newspaper reported flash flooding developed across portions of central Jackson County after more than 5 inches of rain fell in over 24 hours. Multiple tributaries of the Tuckasegee River overflowed their banks in the Tuckasegee and Cullowhee areas. Closed roads included Barkers C…

Newspaper reported four large pine trees were blown down, with one falling on a garage.

EOC relayed a report via social media of multiple trees and power lines on Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian land in northern Jackson County.

Law enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines blown down on and in the vicinity of the Western Carolina University campus. The campus library and a couple of homes received minor roof damage from fallen trees.

Media reported multiple trees blown down in the Soco Gap area.

Public reported nickel size hail near Balsam.

FD reported several trees blown down in the Cullowhee area.

A tree blown down in the Whittier area and a tree was down on power lines near Sylva.

Several trees were blown down just to the north of Sylva.

Multiple trees were blown down across roads as a line of heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorms moved across the county.