Widespread moderate to heavy rain developed across western North Carolina on the 27th in advance of a strong cold front. The rain persisted through much of the 28th before tapering off late in the day. Storm total rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches occurred across the mountains, with locally higher amounts in excess of 7 inches. This resulted in flooding of the French Broad River and some of its larger tributaries, as well as on a few other streams.

Flood in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-DEC-18 07:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVESTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauges along the Swannanoa River in Buncombe County exceeded their established flood stages after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell throughout the basin in about 24 hours. Low spots on the campus of Warren Wilson College were inundated. The primary impacts were in Biltmore Village in Asheville. The river, along with backwater effects into smaller tributaries flooded and closed multiple streets, including Garfield St, Decatur St, Caledonia Rd, Glendale Ave, Swannanoa River Rd, and Thompson St. Water entered the lower levels of a couple of businesses on Decatur St and Garfield St.

Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-DEC-18 13:30:00 to 28-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on the Johns River north of Morganton exceeded its established flood stage after around 3 inches of rain fell throughout the basin in about a 24 hour period. Flooded roads included Johns River Loop Rd, Old Johns River Rd, and Valley View Cir. In addition, Warrior Fork overflowed its banks and flooded the intersection of Spainhour Rd and Bost Rd, while Bristol Creek flooded part of Highway 64 in the Chesterfield community.

Flood in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNY VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported flooding along the Green River and some of its tributaries resulted in several road closures in locations around Lake Adger and point downstream. 3 to 4.5 inches of rain fell in the basin in about 24 hours.

Flood in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STILES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported the Little Tennessee River overflowed its banks and flooded several low spots, including on Riverside Rd, Needmore Rd, and Carnes Rd. 3.5 to 5 inches of rain fell in the basin in aboout a 24 hour period.

Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-DEC-18 06:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauges and county comms reported small stream flooding across central and northern Henderson Counties after 4.5 to 5.5 inches of rain fell across the county in about 24 hours. A gauge on Mud Creek near Hendersonville indicated flooding of parking lots and side streets on the south side of downtown Hendersonville, near the intersection of South Church St and South King St. In Fletcher, Cane Creek flooded parts of Howard Gap Rd and Hendersonville Rd.

Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-DEC-18 05:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauges near the headwaters of the French Broad River as well as multiple tributaries, including Davidson River and Little River, exceeded their established flood stages after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell throughout the basin from the afternoon of the 27th through the 28th. The French Broad River flooded portions of Hannah Ford Rd and Island Ford Rd, as well as Depot St and Highway 276 in Rosman. Davidson River flooded Davidson River Rd and Wilson Rd in Pisgah Forest. Little River also flooded Merrill Lane. While flood waters receded on most streams by late on the 28th, flooding persisted on the Little River for another day, while river flooding continued on the French Broad downstream of Brevard and Pisgah Forest until January 1st.