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Flash Flood — Rockingham, NC

Oct 11, 2018

As the direct storm circulation from Michael approached in the early morning hours of October 11, rainfall and strong winds began first in Watauga County in northwest NC, and progressed north and east through the day. In addition, a cold front moving in from the west and interacted with the storm and enhanced rainfall, especially over the eastern counties. Widespread rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches were reported, along with local amounts over 10 inches, from the mountains of North Carolina a

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 790819). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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