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Flash Flood — Warren, NC

Sep 1, 2020

Flash flooding that originated on August 31st continued across portions of the northeast Piedmont and central Coastal Plain of central North Carolina during the early morning hours of September 1st. Rainfall amounts of up to 11 inches were reported across this area, resulting in lingering flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 935707). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Warren, NC

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