The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay stalled just west of the Appalachian mountains, resulting in a prolonged, moist south to southeasterly flow over western North Carolina. During the early morning hours of Wed, August 27th, rainfall became especially heavy over the western North Carolina Piedmont as the southerly winds were lifted over a weak stationary front. Storm total rainfall in this area averaged 8 to 10 inches, with locally higher amounts, resulting in significant urban and stream flooding.

Flash Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 23:30:00 to 27-AUG-08 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TABLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Water from the Linville River, Shooks Creek, and Sandy Bar covered Parks Dr 12.5 miles west northwest of Morganton. Also, the Johns River flooded part of Johns River Rd 7.5 miles north northwest of town. In addition, Bost Rd was closed near its intersection with Spainhour Rd due to flooding on Warrior Fork.

Flood in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 06:30:00 to 27-AUG-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ULLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although flash flooding ended across the area by mid-morning, stream levels remained elevated, and in some cases continued to slowly rise into the afternoon hours. Numerous roads remained closed through the day.

Flash Flood in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 11:30:00 to 26-AUG-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVISTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Around 6 inches of water flowed over highway 70 due to flooding along the Catawba River. Catawba River Rd was also flooded in the western part of the county. Also, Crooked Creek flooded Crooked Creek Rd in the western part of the county.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 18:50:00 to 26-AUG-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST LAPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding along Caney Fork resulted in the closing of Helen Zachary Rd and Caney Fork Rd.

Flash Flood in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 01:30:00 to 27-AUG-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 25 foot section of East 1st St in Newton was washed out by water from Snow Hill Creek. Also, Rocky Ford Rd was closed due to flooding along the South Fork River. A section of Little Rd was washed out near the intersection of Albert Dr.

Flash Flood in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 20:00:00 to 26-AUG-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several streams flooded across eastern portions of the county when up to 10 inches of rain fell in about a 24 hour period. Unofficial reports of up to 16 inches of rain were received. The South Toe River flooded portions of highway 80. Some streets were closed in Micaville due to urban flooding. A campground was flooded when the South Toe flooded just north of Celo. All of the camp sites were flooded, as were some outdoor facilities.

Flash Flood in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 02:00:00 to 27-AUG-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH CHARLOTTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 8.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Severe flash flooding developed along Briar Creek in east Charlotte.  Numerous cars were submerged on Independence Bvd, with some rescues required. Numerous evacuations were required of homes and apartments along the creek, as water entered dozens of structures. Uninsured losses included major damage to 147 homes and 1 business. Affected roads included Dunlavin Way, Harbinger Ct, Chantilly Lane, Cavalier Ct, and Dolphin Lane. Several houses and one apartment complex on these streets were condemned by the city.

Flash Flood in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 04:15:00 to 27-AUG-08 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous roads were closed, mainly due to stream flooding from Harrisburg to Concord to Mount Pleasant. Several homes received significant damage due to floodwater, with Harrisburg being the hardest hit. Closed roads included highway 73 near Dutch Rd, Red Bird Cir, Morehead Rd from highway 29 to highway 49, Miami Church Rd, Stough Rd near Marlboro Dr, Bowman Barrier Rd, Zion Church Rd at Flowes Store Rd, Pharr Mill Rd at Sequoia Hills Dr, and a portion of highway 200.

Flash Flood in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 03:30:00 to 27-AUG-08 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ULLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding began with closing of highway 152 and Atwell Rd in the southwest part of the county. Flooding quickly expanded to Salisbury and the Kannapolis area, with vehicles trapped in flood water on Old Concord Rd near Salisbury. A rest home was evacuated on Lush Dr in Salisbury when water began entering the building. Two families required rescue when their homes were flooded with at least a foot of water from Cane Creek near the intersection of Faith Rd and Byrd Rd. At least one motorist required rescue when water from Town Creek overflowed East Innes St at I-85. Floodwater in this area was several feet deep, causing damage to quite a few businesses. Poor drainage also caused deep standing water to form on N Long St, where at least one vehicle was submerged. By mid-morning numerous rescues were underway on Old Beatty Ford Rd in the Landis, Kannapolis area.

Flash Flood in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 03:45:00 to 27-AUG-08 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANNAPOLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous streets and roads were closed in and around Kannapolis, due to flooding streams and poor drainage. Evacuations were necessary at a rest home on Pine St. Closed roads included Sloop Rd, Trinity Church Rd, Dogwood Bvd, Dakota St, Lane St, Oakwood Ave, South Little Texas Rd, Mallard Point Rd, and East 1st St. At least 14 swift water rescues were necessary. Approximately 70 buildings were damaged by floodwater across Cabarrus County.

Flood in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 06:30:00 to 27-AUG-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANNAPOLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although flash flooding ended across the area by mid-morning, stream levels remained elevated, and in some cases continued to slowly rise into the afternoon hours. In fact, the South Fork River did not crest until mid-evening. Numerous roads remained closed through the day.

Heavy Rain in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 07:00:00 to 26-AUG-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE LURE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain caused a mudslide to develop on a hillside that had been cleared for construction. Water and debris entered a business at the bottom of the hill, causing some damage.

Heavy Rain in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 17:00:00 to 26-AUG-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A combination of gusty winds and wet ground resulting from very heavy rainfall caused a tree to fall on a house, destroying a screen porch.

Flash Flood in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 19:05:00 to 26-AUG-08 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Water from the Pigeon River flooded Max Thompson Rd, five miles west southwest of Canton, and Thickety Rd in Clyde. Also, Beaver Run Rd was closed after a small earthen dam gave way on Beaverdam Creek.

Flash Flood in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 00:45:00 to 27-AUG-08 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Pine Ave and Moose St were inpassable due to flooding along Beaverdam Creek. Very high water was reported at an apartment complex in this same area.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 23:30:00 to 27-AUG-08 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLETTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Wilson Creek flooded Brown Mountain Beach Rd about 10 miles west of Lenoir, while the Johns River flooded a portion of Playmore Beach Rd in the same general area.