Nov 14, 2005
A narrow band of thunderstorms became stationary from west to east across Union and Henderson Counties. The storms were anchored there by a warm front that stalled during the night. Rainfall amounts under this band of thunderstorms were from 5 to 10 inches. The co-operative observer in Henderson measured a record 8.51 inches in 24 hours. The previous 24-hour record was 6.33 inches on March 11, 1935.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5479651). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Union County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.