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Flash Flood — Johnston, NC

Mar 29, 2010

Convection developed ahead of an amplified upper trough across the Tennessee Valley|while a strong southerly mid and upper level jet provided strong shear across the region. Tornadoes formed and track ahead of a developing surface low across Georgia and along a wedge front located across the western Piedmont of NC.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 219124). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Johnston, NC

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

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