Jan 3, 2022
A strong upper level low moved from the Midwest into the Mid Atlantic from January 2nd into the 3rd. Strong storms to isolated severe storms preceded the arrival of the low along with a broad area of 2 to 4 inches of rain along United States Highway 1 corridor, producing flooding around the Triangle region of central North Carolina. Strong sustained gradient winds were felt over much of the area, with numerous gusts of 35 to 50 miles per hour. As the low moved through the area, rain mixed with a
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1004727). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Durham County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.