Strongly southerly flow ahead of a deep trough over the central part of the country lifted abundant moisture over the southern Appalachians. This resulted in heavy rain and areas of flash flooding in the North Carolina Mountains.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-NOV-10 12:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very heavy rainfall resulted in flooding of many of the major streams across the southern half of Transylvania County. Flooding first began along the Little River east of Brevard, with Cascade Lake Rd under water in several spots. Wilson Rd was also flooded northeast of Brevard.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-NOV-10 13:30:00 to 30-NOV-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLANTYRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

As the afternoon progressed, flooding expanded to include the upper reaches of the French Broad River. Low water crossings at Island Ford Rd and Green Rd were flooded first, but by evening, water was entering buildings near the town center of Rosman. The stream gauge on the river at Rosman exceeded established flood stage by more than a foot before water began retreating during the evening. Flooding also continued to worsen along the Little River during this time, while expanding to include the Davidson River and other streams by evening.

Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-NOV-10 21:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLETCHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Although heavy rainfall began to diminish during the evening, persistent moderate rain combined with runoff to allow flooding to continue across Henderson County into the overnight hours. Mud Creek and Bat Fork Creek remained in flood throughout the overnight hours as water worked its way down the French Broad River from Transylvania County. Flood waters on the river progressed as far north as Fletcher, which exceeded flood stage during the afternoon of the 1st. Stream flooding continued into the morning hours of December 1st, and the French Broad River remained in flood until the morning hours of the 3rd.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-NOV-10 12:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRUITLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Widespread 4 to 5 inch rainfall amounts resulted in flash flooding in the southern half of Henderson County during the afternoon. Flooding first developed on Bat Fork Creek, which flooded a portion of Airport Rd, Dana Rd and Tracy Grove Rd. New Hope Rd was eventually flooded as well. Mud Creek also overflowed its banks, flooding Grove St and King St. Flooding eventually spread Clear Creek flooded part of Fruitland Rd.

Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-NOV-10 21:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ECUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although the heavy rainfall began to abate during the mid-evening, run-off from the previous heavy rain, combined with persistent moderate rain, caused flooding to continue. Floodwaters also progressed downstream along the French Broad River, and its tributaries, including the Little River and the Davidson River through the overnight hours. It was estimated that as many as 50 roads were closed or water-covered at the height of the flooding. Stream flooding ended early on the morning of December 1st, though river flooding lasted until the morning of the 3rd. Rainfall totals ranged up to 9 inches at Lake Toxaway, with many observers reporting 6 or more inches in and around Brevard.