Mar 20, 2003
Persistent heavy rain brought widespread flooding across central North Carolina, beginning in the morning of March 20 and continuing into the afternoon. Numerous roads across the area had to be closed due to flooding, and numerous creeks overflowed their banks. Rainfall amounts were mainly between 2 and 4 inches in less than 12 hours. The heaviest rain fell in Forsyth County, where major flooding occurred along Muddy Creek, Mill Creek, and Grassy Creek, and several water rescues were needed.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5344561). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Forsyth County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.