Jan 3, 2023
A warm front lifted northward off the Gulf Coast, causing rapid moisture transport to the Mid-South. In addition, an upper-level trough and associated cold front approached the area. This led to showers in the afternoon and then severe thunderstorms that continued through the overnight hours. Damaging wind, hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding were the result.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1080731). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Haywood County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.