Dec 18, 2003
Low pressure developed over north-central North Carolina on the morning of the 17th and moved rapidly northeastward. The low intensified during the day and passed to the west of the state overnight. The low was accompanied by a deep flow of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. Dewpoints in eastern North Carolina were in the mid 60s to the east of the low. A strong south to southeast wind developed across the state and enhanced the amount of precipitation that fell in the mountains. The south
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5380096). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Southern Grafton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.