Apr 25, 2017
A Flash Flood Watch was issued in advance of an abnormally deep upper level low moving over Central North Carolina. The trough became negatively tilted, pulling deep, moist air from the southwest into the region. The moist southwesterly flow overrunning a cold pool at the surface produced a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rain, which resulted in widespread areal flooding across the region. However, only isolated Flash Flooding occurred.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 696352). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wake County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.