Tropical cyclone Michael tracked northeast across the Midlands and Piedmont of South Carolina and through the North Carolina Piedmont on the 11th. Three to six inches of rain falling in around 6 hours or less resulted in localized flash flooding, mainly in locations near the Blue Ridge and also across the far western Piedmont.

Flash Flood in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 05:45:00 to 11-OCT-18 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported flash flooding developed, mainly along small streams in the Old Fort area after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. The main creeks impacted were Guthrie Branch which flooded a portion of Branson Creek Dr. Crooked Creek also flooded a portion of Hebron Rd where a swift water rescue became necessary. By late morning, heavy rain falling in and near the headwaters of the Catawba River caused the river to rise above its established flood stage at Pleasant Gardens.

Flash Flood in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms and stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed along the Cane River and South Toe River basins after 4 to 7 inches of rain fell in the headwaters in just a few hours. More than a dozen roads were flooded and/or closed across central and southern portions of the county, including Highway 80 east of Burnsville and State Rd 1112 south of Burnsville.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 05:30:00 to 11-OCT-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAT CAVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Multiple stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed on streams across central and eastern Henderson County after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Flooding first developed along the Rocky Broad basin in the Bat Cave area, where a stream gauge exceeded moderate flood stage, indicating flooding of some roads and campgrounds and threatening of structures near the gauge site. Bat Fork Creek also reached moderate flood stage in Hendersonville, indicating flooding of roads and some runways in the vicinity of the Henderson County airport, including New Hope Rd, Airport Rd, and Tracey Grove Rd. Mud Creek also briefly flooded in Hendersonville, flooding parking lots near the intersection of South King St and South Church St.

Flash Flood in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 08:15:00 to 11-OCT-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported numerous roads closed due to a combination of urban drainage and small stream flooding throughout the southwest part of Polk County after 5 to 8 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Among the closed roads was Holbert Cove Rd, which was completely washed out near Saluda.

Flash Flood in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 09:30:00 to 11-OCT-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Two stream gauges along the North Toe River exceeded established flood stages in Avery County after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell across the basin in just a few hours. The main impacts were flooding of Pineola St and Linville St in the city of Newland. Blue Bell Ln was also flooded on the west side of the county.

Flash Flood in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 05:30:00 to 11-OCT-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHIMNEY ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on the Rocky Broad River at Bat Cave exceeded its established flood stage eventually cresting in moderate flood stage after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Several side roads and some campgrounds and pedestrian bridges were flooded along the river from the Henderson County line through Chimney Rock village.

Flash Flood in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 05:30:00 to 11-OCT-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK MTN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on the Swannanoa River at Black Mountain exceeded its established flood stage after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. The main impact was to roads and trails in Veterans Park.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 08:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on Wilson Creek exceeded its established flood stage after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell over the headwaters in just a few hours. The gauge reading eventually reached moderate flood stage, indicating inundation of multiple roads along the stream from the Edgemont community downstream to the confluence with Johns River, including Wilson Creek Rd, Brown Mountain Beach Rd, and Edgemont Rd.

Flood in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 10:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although rainfall tapered off across the area early in the afternoon, high water conditions persisted along the North Fork Catawba River before receding.

Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 10:00:00 to 11-OCT-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 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in the basin, including the Wilson Creek tributary during the morning of the 11th. Flooded roads included Johns River Loop Rd, Old Johns River Rd, and Valley View Cir. A few campgrounds along the river and its smaller tributaries were also flooded.

Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 11:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rain ended during the morning, a stream gauge on Wilson Creek indicated the river remained in flood stage for several hours before finally receding during the afternoon.

Flash Flood in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 11:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on the North Fork Catawba River exceeded its established flood stage after 3.5 to 5 inches of rain fell in the basin in just a few hours. A campground in the Ashford community was briefly inundated with flood water.

Flood in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 10:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHIMNEY ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rain ended across Rutherford County during the morning, flooding continued along the Rocky Broad River in the Chimney Rock area into the afternoon.

Flood in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 08:30:00 to 11-OCT-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rain ended within and near the headwaters of the Catawba River, minor flooding continued along the stream through much of the afternoon, with a few roads, campgrounds, and a couple of business being inundated.

Flood in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 16:30:00 to 12-OCT-18 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on the Rocky River near Irish Buffalo Creek exceeded its established flood stage after widespread rainfall of around 2 inches fell within the basin throughout the morning of the 11th. Multiple tributaries of the river overflowed and flooded roads, including Pharr Mill Rd and Stallings Rd.

Flash Flood in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 13:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADVANCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) Fulton Creek overflowed its banks and flooded Markland Rd after 4 to 5 inches of rain fell, with most of that occurring in just a few hours.

Flash Flood in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-OCT-18 12:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATESVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Newspaper reported Back Creek overflowed and washed out a portion of Bethlehem Rd in west Statesville after more than 3 inches of rain fell, mostly in just a few hours. Severe urban flooding was also reported near downtown Statesville, including on Broad St.