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Flash Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-MAY-18 16:00:00 to 19-MAY-18 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM and county comms reported significant flash flooding developed along Johns River and especially Wilson Creek after as much as 7 inches of rain fell in just a few hours across extreme western Caldwell County. Water from Wilson Creek entered several homes on Laurel St in Edgemont, and two families at this location were rescued via helicopter after their homes were cut off by flood water. A stream gauge on Wilson Creek at Edgemont reached its highest level since the gauge became operational in 2008. Portions of Wilson Creek Beach Rd, Brown Mountain Beach Rd, and Old Johns River Rd were reportedly washed away, while numerous other roads were flooded and closed, including Adako Rd and Collettsville Rd along the Johns River. A parking lot at Collettsville School was flooded with about two feet of water from the Johns River. Multiple landslides were also reported to be blocking roads in the area, including an estimated 100 foot wide slide that blocked Edgemont Rd.

Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-MAY-18 01:00:00 to 19-MAY-18 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rainfall ended in the Wilson Creek and Johns River basins by the early morning hours of the 19th, stream gauges indicated minor to moderate flooding continued. Waters finally receded below flood stage during late morning.

Flash Flood in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-MAY-18 20:00:00 to 19-MAY-18 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported flash flooding developed in the area between Banner Elk and Grandfather after as much as 7 inches of rain fell across the area in just a few hours. The main impacts were in the Grandfather area, as multiple roads off of Highways 184 and 105 were closed due to flooding along tributaries of the Linville River. Closer to Banner Elk, a portion of Dobbins Rd was washed away due to flooding along Hanging Rock Creek. An addition, Ham Radio operator reported multiple small landslides along Highway 221 between Grandfather and Blowing Rock.

Debris Flow in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-MAY-18 21:00:00 to 19-MAY-18 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALHALLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported numerous small to large slope failures developed along the Highway 176 corridor in Polk County after as much as 8 inches of rain fell across the western part of the county in just a few hours. Around 30 homes were damaged, with a couple destroyed. One 59-year-old woman died when her garage collapsed as she was trying to flee her home. Her husband was swept into Highway 176 but survived with mostly minor injuries.

Flash Flood in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-MAY-18 15:45:00 to 18-MAY-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported flash flooding developed along a couple of small streams in the northwest part of the county after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in just a couple of hours. Four Corners Rd was closed due to flooding along Chinquapin Creek and Bear Creek Church Rd was closed due to flooding along a tributary of Dutchman Creek.

Flash Flood in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-MAY-18 21:15:00 to 19-MAY-18 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported flooding developed along the Second Broad River after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in a short period of time. Three campgrounds were evacuated due to the river overflowing its banks. Several driveways were also washed away by high water closer to Glenwood.

Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-MAY-18 19:00:00 to 19-MAY-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on Johns River indicated moderate flooding developed along the river in northern Burke County after major flash flooding developed near the headwaters of the Johns River and the major tributary of Wilson Creek when up to 7 inches of rain fell across extreme western Caldwell County in just a few hours. Roads impacted by the flooded river included Johns River Rd, Old Johns River Rd, and Johns River Loop Rd.

Flash Flood in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-MAY-18 19:30:00 to 19-MAY-18 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple sources reported significant flash flooding developed across western Polk County, particularly in the Saluda area after 4 to 7 inches of rain fell across the area in just a few hours. Some of the main impacts were along Cove Creek and its tributaries, where water rescues were required in the area around I-26 and Ozone Dr. Multiple roads in this area, including I-26 itself were flooded due to drainage problems and small streams. A tributary of Cove Creek flooded Howard Gap Rd at Rhododendron Dr. Across the northern part of the county, Lake Adger Parkway was covered with water from Silver Creek. Flooding was also reported along the North Pacolet River along the Highway 176 corridor between Columbus and Saluda. While the flooding was significant, the worst impact of the heavy rain was from numerous landslides and slope failures.

Flood in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-MAY-18 00:00:00 to 19-MAY-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Although heavy rain ended across western Polk County late in the evening on the 18th, high water conditions persisted across the Saluda and Green River area through the overnight and much of the daylight hours on the 19th before the water finally receded.