Widespread moderate to heavy rain fell across western North Carolina, starting during the afternoon hours of the 5th, and lasting through the morning hours of the 6th. Upslope flow yielded the highest rainfall totals over the southern mountains where 3 to 6 inches of rain was common. Some river and stream flooding was triggered by the heavy rain.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 06:15:00 to 06-MAR-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The French Broad River and some of its tributaries overflowed their banks. The main areas affected were between Rosman and Brevard, and the Davidson River area in the eastern part of the county. Closed roads included Hannah Ford Rd, Green Rd, Island Ford Rd, Davidson River Rd.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 06:15:00 to 06-MAR-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Little River and some of its tributaries flooded areas in the eastern part of the county, including parts of Cascade Lake Rd.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 08:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUID HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several small streams flooded in the Hendersonville area during the late morning. These included Mud Creek and Bat Fork Creek. Closed roads included Dana Rd and Tracy Ford Rd, Airport Rd, White St, and Greenville Highway.

Flash Flood in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 10:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH COVE CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The North Fork of the Catawba River in northern McDowell County flooded North Cove School Rd to a depth of 3 feet. The river also flooded one lane of Old Linville Rd.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 06-MAR-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUFUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Old Johns River Road was closed near Collettsville due to flooding from the Johns River.

Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 10:00:00 to 08-MAR-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rain began to diminish, stream gauges indicated high water conditions persisted on the French Broad River and its tributaries in the eastern part of the county into the afternoon. River flooding persisted into the 7th and 8th, cresting at 17.9 feet at Blantyre early on the 7th.

Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 06-MAR-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUID HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rain tapered off during mid-morning, stream gauges indicated high
water conditions persisted through the afternoon in the Hendersonville area.

Flash Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 16:00:00 to 06-MAR-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lower Creek overflowed its banks, covering one lane of Antioch Rd and flooding portions of Antioch RV Park.

Strong Wind in EASTERN MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 09:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A combination of saturated ground and gusty winds caused a tree to fall on and damage a garage on Honeysuckle Drive. A few other trees fell across the county throughout the 6th.

Strong Wind in EASTERN MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 19:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A combination of saturated ground and gusty winds caused a tree to fall across Interstate 40, about 3 miles southeast of Marion. Several cars collided with the tree before it was cleared.

Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ETOWAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Runoff from heavy rainfall over Transylvania County resulted in flooding along the French Broad River in the Etowah area with minor flooding of several roads near the river. The river flooding persisted into the 7th and 8th, with the French Broad cresting at 17.9 feet at Blantyre early on the 7th.