A band of showers and thunderstorms became stationary over the mountains and foothills of North Carolina during the late afternoon hours. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches fell over about a 2 hour period. As the ground was already saturated from recent heavy rain, this was sufficient to cause flash flooding over parts of western North Carolina.

Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: PISGAH FOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The middle reaches of the French Broad River in Transylvania County remained in flood for almost 2 days as runoff from heavy rain worked it's way through the river system. This resulted in flooded roads and bottom land close to the river.

Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ETOWAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The middle reaches of the French Broad River in Henderson County remained in flood for almost 2 days as runoff from heavy rain worked it's way through the river system. This resulted in flooded roads and bottom land close to the river.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 17:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUID HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain caused what appears to have been urban flooding as approximately 20 cars were submerged in a parking lot at the Beverly Hanks Center, about a mile north of downtown Hendersonville.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 17:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A nearly stationary band of very heavy rain dropped 3 to 4 inches of rain across much of the county. Widespread flash flooding developed along streams as well as the headwaters of the French Broad River. Several Roads were closed in Rosman, including East Main St, Depot St and Broad St. A motorist had to be rescued from a submerged car on East Main Street. Calvert Rd was flooded about two miles northeast of Rosman. East Fork Road was flooded near the Middle Fork Road intersection. The road was under water for at least three hours.

Flash Flood in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 17:15:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Crossnore Creek flooded Maple St in the town of Crossnore. Water nearly entered a local restaurant. The North Toe River flooded parts of Pineola and Linville streets in Newland. Other areas of flooding were reported in the southern part of the county, including Mullen Hill Road off of Highway 19E.

Flash Flood in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 17:12:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVEMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A stream flooded Highway 70 west of Black Mountain, closing the road in both directions near it's intersection with Grovestone Rd. Martin Road was also flooded by a stream about a half mile west of Swannanoa.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 17:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALSAM GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Old Wagon Road was flooded. Part of the embankment was washed out along Highway 215 near Macedonia Church Rd, closing one lane of the highway about 4.5 miles north of Rosman.

Flash Flood in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 17:55:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRUSO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County emergency manager reported that Chinquapin Rd was flooded for a 100 yard stretch near Crusoe. The flooding may have been the result of a collapsed culvert.

Flash Flood in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 18:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Gap Creek Road was flooded by Gap Creek.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 18:06:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOPERS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two cars were flooded on Cane Creek Road and Mills Gap Road. Based on reports from the county, it appears the flooding was from a tributary of Cane Creek.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 18:40:00 to 30-JAN-13 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALHOUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Crab Creek flooded a portion of Cascade Lake Road.

Heavy Rain in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 16:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain resulted in urban flooding in Franklin. Many roads had water over them, and a few were briefly closed, including East Main Street.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 18:40:00 to 30-JAN-13 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two bridges along Old Johns River Road were damaged by flooding. Flooding also affected the Globe community where a bridge over Globe Road, near Upton Pl, was damaged by flooding. Other roads were reportedly closed in the same area. The Johns River Camp suffered damage from flood waters. Flooded roads were also reported in the Edgemont area, near the Avery County line.

Flash Flood in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 17:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURPHY JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Urban flooding affected the Biltmore Village area, including Brook Street which was flooded by 2 to 3 feet of water. One car was stranded in the high water. Sweeten Creek Rd was closed near London Rd and Caribou Road in the same area. Rescuers had to pull people from a car stuck in flood waters on Sweeten Creek Rd. Two stores in the Biltmore Village had a few inches of water enter them. Probable urban flooding was reported at State St and Amboy Rd.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 17:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BREVARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding quickly developed in the Brevard area during the late afternoon hours after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in the period of a couple hours. Several roads in and near Brevard were flooded. Davidson River Road was flooded by the Davidson River at Old Hendersonville Road. A truck became stuck in the flood waters, and the driver had to be rescued by a swift water rescue team. Water eventually covered the entire vehicle. Elsewhere around Brevard, the county emergency manager reported that water was running across Greenville Highway on the southeast side of Brevard. Aiken St and Silversteen Dr were also flooded in town. A sink hole opened up on Whitmire Street, closing part of the road. High water continued through the night near the French Broad River.