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 567131). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Burke County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.