Mar 20, 2003
After morning flash flooding, moderating rainfall resulted in slower rises, but continued and additional flooding along creeks and streams into the evening hours. Some of the flooding was described as the worst in the area in over 5 years. Flooding was especially severe along the Union County line, where some people required rescue from vehicles and homes.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5348532). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mecklenburg County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.