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Flash Flood — Cleveland, NC

Jun 14, 2025

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Scattered, slow-moving thunderstorms developed over western North Carolina during the early morning hours. Multiple slow-moving storms moved over southern Cleveland County, resulting in up to 5 inches of rain falling in a short period of time, followed by localized flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1280038). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Cleveland, NC

This event is one of many recorded floods in Cleveland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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