Widespread heavy rain affected the region ahead of a slow moving cold front. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches were common across western North Carolina. Quite a bit of flash flooding developed as a result of the heavy rain falling on already saturated ground. Windy conditions the following day, combined with the wet ground, resulted in a few fallen trees. One tree fell on a car, killing the driver.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 19:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRUITLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding developed along Mud Creek, Bat Creek, and Clear Creek. Roads flooded by these streams include New Hope Rd, Dana Rd, Tracy Grove Rd, Airport Rd, Grove St, King St, and Fruitland Rd.

Flash Flood in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Overflowing streams caused widespread flooding across Catawba County. Closed roads included the intersection of Sain Rd and Pittstown Rd due to flooding along Hop Creek. South D Ave was closed in Maiden. In the Newton area, Little Mountain Rd was closed, as was East Bandys Cross Rd. Rocky Ford Rd was closed at the bridge were it crosses the South Fork Catawba River.

Flood in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-10 01:00:00 to 26-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLNTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rainfall ended over the county shortly after midnight, runoff resulted in
persistent high water conditions through much of the rest of the night.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 21:15:00 to 25-JAN-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLNTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Widespread flooding developed across the county, with numerous roads closed, some due to poor drainage, and some due to overflowing streams. This included a bridge that was washed out on Massapoag Rd a little south of Lincolnton.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 21:15:00 to 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ECUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Little River exceeded its established flood stage, flooding the intersection of Merrill Rd and Cascade Lake Rd. Other roads that were closed due to flooding were Hannah Ford Rd about 5 miles southwest of Brevard, Wilson Rd on the east side of town and Davidson River Rd about 3 miles northeast of Brevard.

Flash Flood in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flooding developed along Back Creek in the city of Harrisburg. Several roads were closed by flood waters, including Caldwell Rd, Stallings Rd, and Pharr Mill Rd. One swift water rescue was required, and water entered homes on Blackjack Oak Ct, where Fuda Creek runs into Back Creek.

Flash Flood in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 00:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Urban and small stream flooding developed throughout the city of Salisbury and surrounding areas. Although most flooding was due to poor drainage, Grants Creek and Town Creek overflowed their banks near the city. Closed roads included Innes St at I-85, Jake Alexander Bvd, Sunset Dr, and Happy Lake Rd about 8 miles south of Salisbury. A woman was rescued from her car on Old Concord Rd, which was flooded by Dutch Buffalo Creek 9 miles south southwest of town. Also, urban flooding developed on the Rowan side of Kannapolis, with Crestmont St closed and water entering an apartment building.

Flash Flood in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 00:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A combination of urban flooding and small stream flooding developed across much of the southern and eastern half of Mecklenburg County. The Briar Creek basin was hardest hit, with numerous roads closed along the creek and several rescues required
from vehicles. A few of the closed roads included Independence Bvd, Shannonhouse Dr, Dunlavin Way, and Country Club Dr. Other closed roads included Reedy Creek Rd 11 miles east of town, Sharon Rd, Lancaster Highway 13 miles south of town, Woodland Dr at Commonwealth Ave, and Eastway Dr.

Flash Flood in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 21:15:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Widespread flooding was reported across the county, with numerous roads closed, some due to poor drainage, some due to overflowing streams. A few of the affected roads included Dash Rd and Saw Mill Rd, about 18 miles north northeast of Statesville, Shady Rest Rd and Amble Rd.

Flash Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 22:15:00 to 25-JAN-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TABLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several roads were closed due to flooding streams on the west side of the county. Affected roads included highway 126 at Brookstone Rd, Browning Rd at
Pea Ridge Rd, Conley Rd at Jeeter Carswell Rd and Conley at Bryd Rd. Also, a mobile home park was evacuated on Antioch Rd, about 5 miles northeast of Morganton, due to a flooding stream.

Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ECUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rain ended across the county by midnight, runoff from the day's heavy rainfall resulted in a continuation of high water, while new flooding developed along the French Broad River in the eastern portion of the county during this time. River flooding persisted until late on the 27th. Major flooding was observed briefly at the Blantyre river gauge.

Flood in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-10 03:00:00 to 26-JAN-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rainfall ended over the county during the early morning hours, runoff from the rainfall caused high water conditions to persist until after sunrise. The main stream affected was the Rocky River, which went well above it���s established flood stage.

Heavy Rain in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Poor drainage resulted in water entering a building in downtown Columbus after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in about an 18-hour period.

Strong Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 13:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A combination of gusty winds and saturated ground from the previous night���s heavy rainfall caused a tree to fell on Lower Dallas Highway, crushing an automobile and killing the 72-year-old woman who was driving.

Flood in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 02:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rain ended across the area shortly after midnight, runoff from the earlier rainfall caused flooding to persist, while some new flooding developed on larger streams. This included Hunting Creek in the northern part of the county.

Flash Flood in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 19:12:00 to 24-JAN-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYSON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Old River Rd was flooded and closed through Bryson City.

Flash Flood in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANNAPOLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Significant urban flooding developed on the Cabarrus side of Kannapolis, with numerous roads closed due to high water. Affected roads included Verona, Fairview, Eddleman, South Little Texas, Pine, and Trinity Church Rd. Evacuations became necessary on Pine St and Verona St.

Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLS RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Significant urban flooding developed on the Cabarrus side of Kannapolis, with numerous roads closed due to high water. Affected roads included Verona, Fairview, Eddleman, South Little Texas, Pine, and Trinity Church Rd. Evacuations became necessary on Pine St and Verona St.

Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TABLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Although heavy rainfall ended across the area shortly after midnight, runoff from the  earlier rain caused high water conditions to persist across much of the western half of the county through the overnight hours. Also, flooding developed along the Johns River during this time. Most of the flooding ended by 6 am, though a few larger streams remained in flood into the afternoon hours.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 20:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALL HEALING SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Mount Olive Church Rd was closed due to high water conditions about 6 miles north northwest of Taylorsville.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 20:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Highway 16 South was closed due to high water conditions to the south of Taylorsville.

Flood in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-10 03:00:00 to 26-JAN-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rainfall ended across the area during the early morning hours, high water conditions persisted until after sunrise across the Charlotte metro area.