Sep 7, 2004
Persistent moderate to heavy rain led to widespread flooding along numerous creeks and streams across the northern foothills and northern mountains during the early evening. By early morning on the 8th, flooding was described as some of the worst in the history of the area. Numerous homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed, particularly in Avery County. One home in Burke County was swept down the Little River. Widespread damage and destruction to roads and bridges also occurred due to fl
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423140). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Yancey County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.