Several hours of widespread moderate to heavy rain caused flooding and flash flooding across parts of western North Carolina, especially across the mountains. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches were common across the mountains, with 2 to 3 inch amounts over much of the western piedmont.

Flood in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-NOV-09 09:00:00 to 11-NOV-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding continued along portions of Back Creek and the Rocky Broad River into the evening hours. Total rainfall amounts of 4-5 inches occurred, mostly within a 24-hour period.

Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-NOV-09 06:00:00 to 11-NOV-09 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLANTYRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several roads were closed in the Brevard area, apparently due to flooding along creeks and streams that backed up due to a combination of heavy rain and flooding along the French Broad River. Closed roads included Green Rd to the southwest of Brevard, and Cascade Lake Rd  and Wilson Rd on the southeast side of town.

Heavy Rain in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-NOV-09 07:00:00 to 11-NOV-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTH
Reported by: Newspaper

Water entered the basement of a home on North Main St, apparently due to flooding caused by poor drainage after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell over an extended period.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-NOV-09 03:00:00 to 11-NOV-09 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLS RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several streams flooded across Henderson County, and severe urban flooding developed in the Hendersonville area. Mud Creek flooded portions of highway 25 and highway 176. Roads that were closed in the county included Dana Rd, Fruitland Rd and Tracy Grove Rd in Hendersonville.

Flash Flood in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-NOV-09 07:00:00 to 11-NOV-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A stream gauge reported that Back Creek briefly went above flood stage in the southwest part of the county. Rocky River Rd was closed near Pharr Mill Rd due to flooding along the Rocky River.

Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-NOV-09 06:00:00 to 11-NOV-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLS RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rain began to taper off during the morning, flooding persisted along a few smaller streams into the late morning in response to 4 to 6 inches of storm total rainfall. In addition, minor flooding developed briefly in spots along the French Broad River.

Flash Flood in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-NOV-09 02:00:00 to 11-NOV-09 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYSON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Old River Road was closed due to flooding along the Tuckaseegee River about a mile east of Bryson City. Also, Needmore Rd was closed due to flooding of the Little Tennessee River.

Flood in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-NOV-09 03:45:00 to 11-NOV-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYSON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rain began to taper off during the pre-dawn hours, flooding persisted into the early afternoon in response to runoff from 3 to 4 inches of storm total rainfall.