Apr 24, 2018
A wet period developed from April 23-25 as an upper level low over the southeastern U.S. slowly tracked toward the Atlantic coast. Rainfall was persistent during this period with sustained south to southeasterly flow with the heaviest rains falling in the 24-hour period ending 12z (7AM) on the 24th with 3 to 4+ inch amounts common. The highest totals occurred over Watauga County, NC. Mainly minor flooding was observed in several areas.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 746152). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Watauga County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.