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Flood — Caldwell, NC

Apr 19, 2015

Moderate to heavy rain fell near the North Carolina Blue Ridge throughout much of the 19th. Meanwhile, numerous heavy rain showers and a few thunderstorms moved across the Piedmont during the afternoon and evening in association with a warm front. This was after a round of moderate to heavy rain moved across the area early in the day, producing up to 2 inches of rain. Localized flooding developed during the late afternoon and evening near the Blue Ridge, while flash flooding developed across por

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 567129). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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