Tornado and Tropical Storm in North Carolina, September 25 to 29, 2024

Fire dept reported a brief, weak tornado touched down in the Shingle Hollow community. Multiple trees were blown down and mostly light damage was reported to barn roofs and greenhouses.

Public reported flash flooding developed across the city of Asheville and vicinity after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in around three hours. Most of the flooding involved inundation of roads due to poor drainage. However, Reed Creek did overflow its banks in Woodfin, inundating portions of a golf course and flooding Elk Mountain Scenic Highway.

Emergency manager reported flash flooding developed along the Catawba River and some tributaries from Old Fort through the central part of the county after a swath of 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in the headwaters over 2-4 hours. Multiple campgrounds and low water crossing and secondary roads along the river were inundated. This included Parker Padgett Rd, where water rescues of motorists from several stranded vehicles occurred. Impacted tributaries included Mill Creek in the Old Fort are, which inundated part of Orchard St. In addition, Hidden Forest Drive off of Highway 221 was reportedly flooded in the Woodlawn area.

A stream gauge on Cane Creek in the Bakersville area exceeded its established flood stage after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell across the area in around three hours. Multiple roads in Bakersville and vicinity were inundated, including a portion of Highway 226.

A stream gauge on the Broad River at Bat Cave indicated flash flooding developed, with over a one-foot rise in less than an hour, after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across the basin in less than 6 hours. Multiple campgrounds and the crawl spaces of a few homes were inundated from Bat Cave and vicinity downstream to the Rutherford County line.

A stream gauge on the Broad River at Bat Cave indicated flash flooding developed, with over a one-foot rise in less than an hour, after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across the basin in less than 6 hours. Multiple campgrounds and the crawl spaces of a few structures were inundated from the Henderson County line down to Lake Lure.

A stream gauge on the North Toe River at Newland exceeded its established flood stage after 1.5 to 3 inches of rain fell across the area in less than 6 hours. A portion of River St was inundated as were greenways along the river in Newland and vicinity.

Stream gauges reported and county comms confirmed flash flooding developed along Mud Creek after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in the Hendersonville area in less than 12 hours, with one to 2 inches of that falling during the early morning of the 26th. Impacted roads included an access road at the intersection of S Church St and S Main St and Kanuga Rd at Erkwood Dr. Greenways and low-lying roads were also inundated farther downstream between Hendersonville and the French Broad River.

Rain rates diminished during the early morning, and water rises became slower before beginning to recede late in the morning. The lull in the heavy rainfall continued through the afternoon and Catawba River and its tributaries briefly returned to their banks before heavy rain redeveloped during the evening.

A stream gauge on Davidson River in the Pisgah Forest area indicated flash flooding developed after 4 to 5 inches of rain fell across the basin in less than 24 hours, with 1 to 2.5 inches of that falling in less than 3 hours. Davidson River Rd and Wilson Rd were inundated in Pisgah Forest. In addition, backwater effects along Turkey Creek also resulted in flooding of Deavor Rd.

Although rainfall rates diminished considerably during the late morning and early afternoon of the 26th, mostly light to moderate and occasionally heavy showers continued streaming across Henderson County throughout the day. Flooding worsened in the Mud Creek basin during this time owing to the substantial runoff from earlier rainfall, but stream rises became more gradual and steady until very heavy rainfall redeveloped during the evening.

Stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed across western Caldwell County, particularly Johns River, Yadkin River and their tributaries after 7-12 inches fell across the western half of the county over three days. Flash flooding first developed along Wilson Creek, followed by flooding developing downstream along Johns River. After briefly subsiding during the evening, flash flooding rapidly redeveloped and became catastrophic as tropical rainbands around the remnant center of Helene swept across the area around sunrise. In addition to Wilson Creek and Johns River, major flash flooding also developed along the Yadkin River during this time. Hundreds of structures and roads were inundated and damaged or destroyed throughout the area. Several landslides were also discovered, primarily near the Avery and Watuaga County lines.

A stream gauge on the North Toe River in Newland indicated devastating flash flooding developed along the stream in Newland and vicinity as rainfall rates intensified during the evening of the 26th. The heaviest rainfall and most significant flooding occurred toward sunrise, as tropical rainbands near the center of Helene swept across the area. Numerous homes and businesses in downtown Newland were inundated and damaged, with several structures swept away. Other areas of flash flooding developed along the Linville River and various tributaries throughout the southern and eastern part of the county. Dozens of landslides occurred across the area, mainly in the North Toe basin. Some of the large slides damaged or destroyed multiple structures. Three occupants of these homes were killed. Two additional fatalities were attributed to flooding. Three-day rainfall generally ranged from 10-15 inches, with locally higher amounts.

Stream gauges and emergency management indicated catastrophic flash flooding developed across portions of Burke County, mainly central and northern sections after 7-13 inches of rain fell across much of the county in three days, with some amounts over 20 inches reported in the Jonas Ridge area. Major flooding developed along multiple tributaries of the Catawba River, including Johns River, Linville River, Hunting Creek in Morganton, Lower Creek, and upper reaches of the Catawba River itself. A water level gauge at Bridgewater Dam on Lake James exceeded its record crest by more than four feet. Another gauge on Johns River north of Morganton exceeded 30 feet, which was the highest crest in the gauges history, breaking the old record of 28.6 feet (both records occurred during Hurricane Frances, 2004). Numerous homes were inundated throughout the area, particularly along the Catawba River, and dozens of homes were completely swept away. Swift water rescues were reported along the Linville River. Otherwise, numerous roads were inundated and damaged or destroyed throughout this part of the county. Several landslides were discovered in the higher terrain, primarily in remote areas of the Linville Gorge Wilderness and in the Jonas Ridge area.

Stream gauges and county comms reported major flash flooding developed along the headwaters of the French Broad basin after 15-22 inches of rain fell across much of the county over three days. Flash flooding first developed along the French Broad River near Rosman, where Depot St, a portion of Highway 178 near Chestnut St, and Hannah Ford Rd between Rosman and Brevard were inundated. Dozens of homes were damaged in Rosman alone, with some structures destroyed after bring inundated with several feet of water. The stream gauge on the French Broad at Rosman crested at 15.5 feet, which exceeded the record by more than a half foot (October 1964). Flooding later developed along the Davidson River toward daybreak, which damaged multiple campgrounds, low water crossings, and some structures in the Davidson River area of Pisgah National Forest, while also inundating and entering structures along portions of Davidson River Rd, Old Hendersonville Rd, Deavor Rd, and Wilson Rd in the Pisgah Forest area. Dozens of water rescues occurred in this area. Due to a combination of very heavy rainfall and backwater effects from the French Broad, the Little River inundated and damaged roads and campgrounds in Dupont State Forest and the Cedar Mountain area.

Stream gauges and emergency management reported catastrophic flash flooding developed along the Catawba River basin after 15-22 inches of rain fell across the western half of the county over three days. Dozens of structures were damaged or destroyed in the Old Fort area alone. Hundreds were damaged throughout the entire basin, with some structures being completely swept away. A 33-year-old woman was killed in one of these homes. Hundreds of roads were also damaged, with multiple roads completely washed out. The extreme rainfall triggered hundreds of landslides across the higher terrain in the western third of the county.

Historic and catastrophic flash flooding developed along multiple streams across Henderson County during the overnight and early morning hours as rainfall rates began to intensify again during the evening. Flash flooding first redeveloped along the Rocky Broad River in the Bat Cave community, but spread to encompass most of the other major streams in the county, including Mud Creek and Bat Fork in the Hendersonville area, as well as Mills River and Cane Creek. The most intense rainfall occurred around sunrise, as the tropical rain bands near the center of Helene swept across the area. Catastrophic flash flooding first developed along the Rocky Broad River and its tributary Reedypatch Creek. Numerous homes were swept away along both streams. Seven fatalities were reported in Henderson County, mostly occurring in homes that were destroyed in the Bat Cave area (F63HOU, F89HOU, M65UNK, M66HOU, F60HOU, F50HOU, M72UNK). Major flooding developed along Mud Creek and Bat Fork, with numerous businesses and other structures inundated in the Hendersonville area. Meanwhile, stream levels on the French Broad River at Fletcher, which was already in moderate flood, began to increase rapidly around sunrise, reaching major flood stage and exceeding the record stage by more than 10 feet (the gauge was installed in 2002). Numerous roads were damaged or washed out throughout the county. Three-day rainfall amounts ranged from 9-15 inches across much of the county to 15-20 inches, with locally higher amounts across the southern and eastern part of the county. Hundreds of landslides also occurred across Henderson County, especially in the eastern part of the county. This contributed further to structural damage.

Historic, catastrophic flash flooding developed along the Broad River during the overnight and early morning hours as rainfall rates began to intensify again during the evening. The most intense rainfall occurred around sunrise, as the tropical rain bands near the center of Helene swept across the area. Dozens of structures were swept downstream and dozens more damaged during this time. Much of the Chimney Rock community was destroyed, with considerable debris swept downstream and deposited into Lake Lure. Dozens of landslides also occurred across this part of Rutherford County, especially in the upper part of the Hickory Nut Gorge. This contributed further to structural damage. Almost all of the residents of the community evacuated well before the worst of the flooding developed, but one 53-year-old woman died when her home was swept away.

Historic, catastrophic flash flooding developed along the Cane River and South Toe River basins during the overnight and early morning hours of the 27th as rainfall rates began to intensify again during the evening of the 26th. The most intense rainfall occurred just after sunrise, as the tropical rain bands near the center of Helene swept across the area. These rivers and their tributaries inundated hundreds of homes, with some structures being completely destroyed. Numerous roads were damaged or destroyed. More than 200 landslides were reported in this part of Yancy County, further contributing to the damage and destruction. Multiple fatalities were reported, mostly within homes that were swept away, although one death occurred in a vehicle, and another may have occurred in a landslide. Storm total rainfall was 8-14 inches across most of the county. However, amounts across the southern part of the county, including the headwaters of the Cane and South Toe Rivers, were mainly between 15 and 22 inches. The maximum storm total rainfall in North Carolina associated with Helene and the predecessor rainfall event occurred at Busick, where just over 30 inches fell.

Extensive flooding of the North Toe and Nolichucky Rivers, and their tributaries, including Cane Creek developed during the overnight and early morning hours of the 27th as rainfall rates began to intensify again during the evening of the 26th. The most intense rainfall occurred just after sunrise, as the tropical rain bands near the center of Helene swept across the area. A stream gauge on Cane Creek near Bakersville reached major flood stage of 10 feet just after sunrise before it stopped reporting. Dozens of structures were inundated and damaged throughout the county, with some homes completely swept away. Numerous bridges and roads were also damaged, especially near the Yancey County line. Three-day rainfall totals were 7-12 inches across much of the county. However, amounts of 15-20 inches were reported in the extreme southern part of the county along the McDowell County line. More than 200 landslides were reported in this part of Mitchell County, with some of those causing additional damage to structures. One 41-year-old male was killed when his home was swept away along the North Toe.

A stream gauge on the North Fork Catawba River in the North Cove community exceeded its established flood stage and indicated significant flash flooding developed after 10-17 inches fell over the watershed in about three days. Dozens of structures, roads, and campgrounds were inundated and damaged. Dozens of landslides occurred throughout the watershed, mainly in secluded areas of the Pisgah National Forest.

Extensive flooding of the North Toe and Nolichucky Rivers as well as the lower portion of the Cane River developed during the overnight and early morning hours of the 27th as rainfall rates began to intensify again during the evening of the 26th. The most intense rainfall occurred just after sunrise, as the tropical rain bands near the center of Helene swept across the area. Dozens of homes were inundated and numerous roads were inundated and damaged or destroyed including portions of Highways 19 and 80. Several fatalities occurred, mostly in flooded homes. Several dozen landslides also occurred across this part of Yancey County, with some of those causing further damage and destruction. Storm total rainfall across this part of Yancey County was generally between 6-11 inches. A family of four was swept down the Toe River after abandoning their submerged vehicle in the Green Mountain area.

Emergency management and a stream gauge and reported flash flooding developed in the Mountain Island Lake area ater extremely heavy rainfall occurred across the headwaters of the Catawba River in the mountains and foothills over a three day period. More than a hundred homes and numerous roads downstream of the dam were inundated and damaged, especially on Lake Dr, Riverside Dr, and Riverhaven Dr. The stream level gauge at the dam crested more than a foot above the record (August 1940).

Emergency management and stream gauges reported catastrophic flash flooding developed within the Pigeon River watershed for the second time in just over three years after 9 to 15 inches fell across the upper part of the basin in about 48 hours. Three to four inches of that fell in less than 6 hours across the headwaters in the Shining Rock Wilderness during the late evening of the 26th and early morning of the 27th. Flash flooding initially developed along the West Fork and the East Fork of the Pigeon River. Water from the latter stream swept downstream through the Cruso community causing significant damage to structures, vehicles, and road infrastructure. Water from the two forks of the river rushed downstream to the main channel of the Pigeon, causing record, catastrophic flooding along the stream from Canton and Clyde downstream the Tennessee border. The stream gauge at Canton crested at just under 26 feet, breaking the record set during Tropical Cyclone Ivan (2004) by around 3 feet. Numerous buildings in downtown Canton were inundated. In total, around 600 homes were impacted by flooding, with a couple of hundred of those destroyed. Numerous vehicles were also swept away or otherwise damaged and hundreds of people were rescued. Dozens of roads were flooded, with many roads and bridges damaged or destroyed. This included I-40 through the Pigeon River Gorge, where large sections of the road collapsed, causing the interstate to be closed for months. Other streams also less severe flooding across the county, including Jonathan Creek in the Maggie Valley area and Richland Creek in the Waynesville area.

Rainfall rates began to intensify as tropical rainbands near the center of Helene swept across the area during the morning hours after 10-17 inches of rain fell across much of the county, with amounts over 20 inches reported in the eastern part of the county. Devastating flash flooding developed along numerous streams, especially across the eastern half of the county. This included the French Broad River, which was already in moderate flood stage at Asheville, but began to rise rapidly during this time, culminating in historic and devastating flooding in the River Arts District, where numerous structures were inundated and damaged, and multiple structures were swept away. The Asheville gauge crested at just under 25 feet during early afternoon, exceeding the record stage by more than a foot, a record that had stood since the Great Flood of 1916. In addition, significant flooding was reported along the Ivy River in the Barnardsville community and vicinity, where multiple structures and numerous roads were inundated. The Broad River also saw significant flooding in the southeast part of the county, impacting several structures and multiple roads. Otherwise, numerous tributaries of these larger streams also overflowed their banks. More than 300 landslides were identified across Buncombe County, with some of those causing additional structural damage. Multiple fatalities were reported throughout the area, most due to drowning, but some due to landslide-related destruction. Damage to transportation infrastructure due to the combination of flooding and downed trees was widespread, with some communities inaccessible for days. Damage to the water infrastructure resulted in running water being unavailable in Asheville for days. Once the service was restored, boiling water advisories were in effect for almost two months.

A stream gauge on the Cullasaja River in the Gneiss community indicated flash flooding developed along the lower portion of the river after 10-15 inches of rain fell across the headwaters over three days. 1.5 to 3.5 inches of that fell in less than six hours during the early morning of the 27th. Portions of River Rd and Fulton Rd were inundated, with water entering several homes along River Rd near Peaceful Cove Rd. A couple of campgrounds and RV parks were also inundated. A 75-year-old man was killed when he drove his vehicle into floodwater on Fulton Rd.

Historic and catastrophic flash flooding developed along the Swannanoa River basin during the early morning hours as rainfall rates began to intensify as tropical rainbands near the center of Helene swept across the area. Numerous structures and roads were inundated in the city of Black Mountain, the Swannanoa community and surrounding areas, with multiple homes and businesses and numerous roads destroyed. The most devastating flooding occurred in the Asheville area, as numerous businesses were damaged and some completely destroyed or swept away in Biltmore Village. The stream gauge on the Swannanoa River at Biltmore Village crested at just over 26 feet, which was more than 5 feet higher than the crest during the Great Flood of 1916. Multiple landslides occurred throughout the Swannanoa Valley, with some of those damaging or destroying homes. Fourteen people died throughout the basin, mainly along the Swannanoa River. Almost all of these fatalities occurred in structures that were swept away in floodwaters, although at least one was attributed to a landslide. Three-day rainfall amounts ranged from 9-15 inches across much of the county to 15-22 inches with locally higher amounts across the far eastern part of the county, including in the Swannanoa headwaters.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with hundreds of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 80 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 100 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Perhaps 100,000 trees or more were blown down, with hundreds of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 80 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 100 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Perhaps 100,000 trees or more were blown down, with hundreds of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 80 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 100 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70-80 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with hundreds of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 70 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 100 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with hundreds of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 70 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 80-90 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70-80 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70-80 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70-80 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70-80 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 70 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 80-90 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with hundreds of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 70 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 80 mph.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 70 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 80-90 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with hundreds of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Two fatalities occurred due to trees falling on structures. Frequent gusts up to 70 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 80 mph.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with hundreds of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 70 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 80 mph.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 70 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 90 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 70 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 90 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.

Tens of thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 80 mph on exposed high elevation ridgetops.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Two fatalities occurred as a result of falling trees. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.

Hundreds of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up 50 to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70-80 mph, especially on higher peaks and ridgetops.

A stream gauge on the Broad River near Boiling Springs indicated flash flooding developed after extremely rainfall occurred upstream across the mountains over three days, with 4 to 8 inches fell over Cleveland Country during that time. The main impacts during this time were near Abes Mountain Rd, where numerous homes were inundated and damaged. Otherwise, numerous roads, greenway spaces, and some campgrounds were flooded. Although heavy rainfall and flash flooding ended across the area by early afternoon of the 27th, major river flooding continued along the Broad through the 28th. The river did not return to its banks until the morning of the 29th.

A large debris flow developed along Old Fort Rd in the Fairview area, destroying multiple homes and killing 11 members of the same family. A second large debris flow later developed and killed two emergency workers responding to the first event.

Stream gauges and the media reported catastrophic flash flooding developed along the North Pacolet and Green River basins in the western half of Polk County after 15-20 inches of rain fell across the area over three days, with 1.5 to 2.5 inches of that falling in less than three hours on the morning of the 27th as tropical rainbands near the remnant center of Helene swept across the area. Dozens of structures were damaged or destroyed along Green River Cove Rd and along Highway 176 due to flooding along the North Pacolet. In addition to the major stream flooding, the extreme rainfall triggered dozens of landslides across the western third of the county. One of these landslides destroyed a home off Highway 176, killing a 67-year-old woman.

A stream gauge on the Tuckasegee River in Bryson City indicated flash flooding developed along the stream after 4 to 8 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts fell across the county in around two days. Through mid-morning, impacts were limited to inundation of a couple of campgrounds and other low-lying spots. Several people has to be rescued from one of these campgrounds as the water rose too quickly for them to evacuate.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with hundreds of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.

Thousands of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.

Hundreds of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Two fatalities were attributed to falling trees. Frequent gusts up to 50 to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.

Hundreds of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up 50 to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70 mph.

Hundreds of trees were blown down, with dozens of trees down on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Frequent gusts up 50 to 60 mph occurred, with occasional gusts of 70-80 mph, especially on higher peaks and ridgetops.

Stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed along the South Fork Catawba River and at least one tributary (Catawba Creek in Gastonia) after 5 to 9 inches fell across the western Piedmont over three days. The South Fork Catawba inundated greenways and parks along the river, as well as parking lots and several roads, including Riverside Dr. Backwater effects resulted in Hoyle Creek inundating Old Willis Rd in the Dallas area. In addition, New Hope Road at Robinwood Rd in Gastonia was flooded and impassable due to poor drainage. While heavy rain and flash flooding ended across the area by early afternoon, moderate river flooding persisted until the afternoon of the 29th and the South Fork didn't fall below flood stage until the early morning of the 30th.

Stream gauges indicated devastating flash flooding developed along the French Broad River and some of its tributaries, including Ivy River in Madison County during the morning. A stream gauge on the French Broad at Marshall exceeded major flood stage during this time, with water inundating most structures in downtown Marshall. Some smaller structures, including a manufactured home and some camping vehicles were swept away, especially along Rollins Rd just upstream of Marshall. Numerous roads along the river and its tributaries were inundated. Four people died in Madison County, mostly along the French Broad, but one person died after being swept into the Ivy River.

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 in less than three hours during the morning of the 27th. A portion of Highway 107 was inundated south of Cullowhee, while several homes were inundated between Cullowhee and Canada Rd. Additional structures and roads were inundated downstream in the Dillsboro and Webster areas, including Dillard Rd. Scotts Creek inundated a mobile home park and a church building off Steeple Rd in Sylva and inundated streets and briefly entered some structures in Dillsboro.

River gauges and emergency management reported flash flooding developed across portions of Cabarrus County after 3 to 6 inches of rain fell across the county over two days, with 1 to 2 inches of that falling in less than three hours on the morning of the 27th. The main impacts were to the Rocky River and especially its tributaries. The Rocky River inundated several roads throughout the western and southern part of the county, including Shiloh Church Rd and Mount Pleasant Rd. In addition, Wolf Meadow Branch inundated Stough Rd, Back Creek flooded Stallings Rd, Dutch Buffalo Creek overflowed onto Bowman-Barrier Rd, and Muddy Creek inundated Hopewell Church Rd in Midland.

Although heavy rain ended across Swain County by late morning, flooding continued to steadily worsen along the Tuckasegee River through the morning and early afternoon, as runoff from the very heavy rainfall that fell throughout the basin over about a two-day period continued to work downstream. The stream gauge at Bryson City crested at just under 15 feet, which was the highest crest since August 1940. Water inundated portions of several roads, including Everett St, Carringer St, and especially Island St, where several businesses were inundated and damaged. Other structures were reportedly damaged outside the city as well. While two-day rainfall totals in Swain County were generally 4-8 inches, totals in the Tuckasegee headwaters across southeast Jackson County were in the 10-15 inch range.

Stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed along Goose Creek and Bearskin Creek in Union County after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across the northern part of the county over a couple of days, with 1 to 2 inches of that falling in less than three hours on the morning of the 27th. Stevens Mill Rd was flooded by Goose Creek. Bearskin Creek inundated Stafford St and flooded lower portions of Dickerson Park.

A stream gauge on the Catawba River at Lookout Shoals Dam indicated flash flooding developed in the vicinity of the damn after widespread extremely heavy rainfall occurred in the upper part of the basin across the mountains and foothills over three days, with 6-9 inches falling across Catawba County. More than 100 structures were damaged on the Catawba County side of the river, especially in the Carpenters Cover community. Numerous roads were inundated and damaged as well. The gauge at Lookout Shoals reached its highest level since August 1940.

Gauges across the city of Charlotte indicated flash flooding developed along multiple streams across the eastern part of the city after 4 to 7 inches fell across the county over two days, with 1-2 inches of that falling in less than three hours on the morning of the 27th. Mallard Creek flooded in the northeast part of the city, inundating a portion of Pavilion Blvd and parking lots and greenways adjacent to N Tryon St and E Mallard Creek Church Rd. Toby Creek flooded low lying areas on the UNC-Charlotte campus. Briar Creek inundated Shannonhouse Dr and flooded the parking lots of apartment buildings along Shannonhouse Dr and Dolphin Ln. Irvins Creek and tributaries inundated Sam Newell Rd and Tank Town Rd near Matthews. Graymist Drive in the far east part of the county was impassable due to water from an overflowing Caldwell Creek.

A stream gauge on Lyle Creek in the Conover area indicated flash flooding developed along the stream after 6 to 10 inches of rain fell across the area in around three days, with 1 to 2 inches of that falling in less than six hours during the morning of the 27th. Water entered around a half dozen homes while inundating several streets between Section House Rd and County Home Rd.

Stream gauges along the Catawba River indicated flash flooding developed along the portion of the Catawba River in northeast Burke County (Rhodiss Dam and vicinity) after 7 to 13 inches of rain fell across upper much of Burke County over a three-day period. Multiple homes and some structures were inundated due to the river itself, and due to backwater effects into tributaries, including Silver Creek and Lower Creek.

Although rainfall ended across Henderson County during the morning, catastrophic flooding lingered through the afternoon as runoff from historic rainfall amounts continued to fill waterways. While smaller streams receded by late evening of the 27th, major river flooding continued along the French Broad River until the evening of the 29th. The river remained above flood stage until the evening of the 30th.

Although heavy rain and flash flooding ended across Rutherford County by afternoon, flooding continued along the Broad River from the Henderson County line to a few miles downstream of Lake Lure through the afternoon. Water had largely receded to its banks by evening.

Although heavy rain and flash flooding ended across Transylvania County by afternoon, flooding continued along the upper French Broad River and its tributaries as water from extreme rainfall continued to funnel downstream through the watershed. While most of the streams, including the headwaters of the French Broad returned to their banks by evening, major flooding continued downstream in Blantyre and vicinity until the 29th, and the river did not fall below flood stage until the early morning hours of October 1st.

Although heavy rain tapered off across much of the area prior to noon, major flooding persisted across most of the major basins across Mitchell County through the afternoon. This included the North Toe River, the Nolichucky River, and Cane Creek.

Although heavy rainfall tapered off across Avery County by noon, extensive flooding continued along the North Toe River and some tributaries through the afternoon before the water receded during the evening.

Although heavy rainfall tapered off during late morning, catastrophic flooding lingered across Yancey County, including the Cane River, Toe River system, and the Nolichucky River well into the evening hours. Most of the streams finally returned to their banks by midnight.

Although heavy rainfall ended across Haywood County by early afternoon, major flooding continued throughout the Pigeon River watershed through the afternoon. Most streams returned to their banks during early evening.

Although heavy rain ended across Polk County during the morning of the 27th, significant flooding continued along the North Pacolet and Green River basins through the afternoon. Most streams returned to their banks before evening.

Although heavy rainfall tapered off across Buncombe County during the morning, major, historic flooding continued along most of the larger streams, including the Swannanoa, French Broad, and Broad Rivers through the afternoon and early evening. Although most of the streams receded to their banks during the evening, major flooding continued along main stem rivers into the afternoon of the 28th and didnt fall below flood stage until the morning of the 30th.

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.

Although heavy rain ended across Madison County by early afternoon, flooding continued to steadily worsen along the French Broad River and some tributaries throughout the afternoon and evening. The river crested at 20 feet in Marshall, and just over 20 feet at Hot Springs, which were the highest crests at those gauges since the Great Flood of 1916. Numerous structures in the Marshall area and multiple structures in Hot Springs were inundated and damaged. Otherwise, numerous roads remained inundated, with some damaged throughout the watershed.

Isolated flash flooding developed over southwest Alexander County after 8 to 12 inches of rain fell across the county over a couple of days. Ham radio operator reported water was flowing over the road near Devil Track Rd and Highway 127 due to Jumping Run leaving its banks. Fire Dept reported water from Stirewalt Creek flowing over a broad stretch of Heavenly Acres Lane.

Although heavy rain ended across the area by early afternoon, flooding continued along the Rocky River and several tributaries into the evening hours. The streams began to recede during the evening and most had returned to their banks by sunrise on the 28th.

Although heavy rain ended across McDowell County by early afternoon, significant flooding continued across the Broad River basin through the 27th. Water gradually receded through the morning of the 28th, and most streams returned to their banks by the afternoon of the 28th.

Although heavy rainfall ended across Burke County during the afternoon, flooding continued along upper portions of the Catawba basin through much of the 28th. While most of the tributaries returned to their banks by early morning of the 28th, major flooding continued along the Catawba itself through the morning as water from widespread very heavy rainfall filtered its away downstream through the watershed. Numerous roads and structures remained inundated during this time, and this portion of the river didn't fall below flood stage until the afternoon.

Although the water was in the process of receding during the morning of the 28th, significant flooding continued along the Catawba River from Lake James to the Catawba County line through much of the day, and didnt completely fall below flood stage until the morning of the 29th.