May 24, 2022
Tropical moisture was forced northward from the Gulf of Mexico on May 23rd, overrunning a cold front draped across central North Carolina. High pressure extended southward across the Mid-Atlantic, wedged against the eastern face of the Appalachian chain, resulting in upslope east to southeasterly windflow from the Piedmont into the mountains. Atmospheric moisture was abundant, given strong southerly flow around low pressure near the Gulf coast transporting moist air rapidly northward, resulting
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1019314). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mercer County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.