Aug 2, 2018
Heavy rain showers and thunderstorms developed over central NC in association with a series of disturbances moving through the long wave trough aloft. Deep moist advection and unidirectional flow through the atmosphere resulted in training of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Saturated antecedent conditions contributed to the flash flooding that occurred as a result of the training storms. A cluster of storms became severe during the afternoon, resulting in sporadic downed trees and power lines whil
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 781991). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Chatham County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.