Jan 7, 1998
A powerful winter storm pumped abundant moisture on very strong southerly winds into western North Carolina. The result was nearly 15 million dollars in damage across the mountains and foothills as up to 15 inches of rain fell on the higher terrain, causing significant to major flooding and flash flooding. The Asheville Airport set a new record for 24 hour rainfall in the month of January with 4.42 inches. Where not specified above, the excessive rain caused creeks and streams to rise well out
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5628664). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Avery County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.