Sep 28, 2004
Although moderating rainfall rates resulted in more gradual rises along creeks and streams, flooding expanded and became widespread later in the morning. By mid-morning, numerous roads were closed. A school in Cabarrus County was evacuated when it was threatened by rising water. In Rowan County, several motorists had to be rescued after driving their vehicles through flood water.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423483). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Rowan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.