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Flash Flood — Ashe, NC

Nov 8, 1996

Property Damage
$10K

Flash flooding and high winds occurred during the early morning hours on the 8th.Heavy rainfall resulted in the flooding of numerous creeks and streams in Ashe and Watauga counties. Several roads were flooded and a few small bridges were washed out in Watauga County. High winds downed trees in portions of Ashe and Watauga Counties.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5580926). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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