Tropical moisture and heavy rain overspread western North Carolina throughout the 28th through the morning of the 29th as the center of Tropical Storm Zeta moved quickly from the mouth of the Mississippi River into the southern Appalachians. Strong winds developed across portions of western North Carolina during the morning, downing hundreds of trees across the area. Multiple trees fell on structures and vehicles. Upslope flow into the Blue Ridge escarpment enhanced rainfall rates such that widespread totals of 3 to 5 with locally higher amounts inches occurred over about a 24 hour period. This resulted in development of flash flooding across portions of the southern mountains and northern foothills.

Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 12:45:00 to 29-OCT-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rain tapered off across the foothills during the morning and early afternoon, stream gauges indicated flooding persisted into the evening, mainly along the Johns River in response to persistent runoff from the earlier heavy rainfall. Multiple roads remained inundated along the river north of Morganton.

Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 12:30:00 to 29-OCT-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITNEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rain tapered off across Caldwell County during the morning, stream gauges indicated continued runoff from the heavy rain resulted in high water conditions persisting along Johns River as well as Lower Creek in Lenoir through the afternoon. Multiple roads remained inundated, particularly in the Collettsville areas.

Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 11:30:00 to 29-OCT-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALHOUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rainfall tapered off across the French Broad basin during the morning of the 29th, flooding continued along the Little River in response to continued runoff. Minor river flooding also developed along the French Broad in the Blantyre area during this time and continued into the early morning hours of November 1st.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 08:55:00 to 29-OCT-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on Mud Creek in Hendersonville indicated flash flooding occurred after 2 to 4 inches of rain fell across the area in around 24 hours. Several low lying spots along the creek were inundated. Additionally, Wash Creek flooded a parking lot and access road at the intersection of S Church St and S Main St.

Tropical Storm in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in BURKE MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in GREATER BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tropical Storm in EASTERN MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Strong Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 11:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported a tree fell on a home and vehicle on Leo Dr near Earl.

Tropical Storm in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:15:00 to 29-OCT-20 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauges reported flash flooding developed along the major headwater streams in Transylvania County after 4 to 5 inches of rain fell across much of the southern and western part of the county in around 24 hours. The Little River overflowed its banks and flooded Merrill Rd in the eastern part of the county. The French Broad River inundated multiple roads in the Rosman area, including Depot St, where some homes has to be evacuated, as well as Hannah Ford Rd, E Main St, and Highway 178. The Davidson River also overflowed its banks in the Pisgah Forest area, flooding portions of Davidson River Rd and Wilson Rd, and indicating backwater flooding of Turkey Creek which inundated Deavor Rd.

Flash Flood in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 07:15:00 to 29-OCT-20 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVISTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported flash flooding developed along portions of the Catawba River and many of its tributaries across central McDowell County after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in around 24 hours. In addition to around two dozen roads being inundated and closed, a water rescue occurred at an apartment complex in Old Fort when Mill Creek overflowed its banks. Private bridges were destroyed by intense stream flow along Second Broad River at Mimosa Dr and Clear Creek Rd (both in the Marion area) and along Peppers Creek Rd in North Cove. A culvert under Hidden Forest Drive was also washed out by a tributary of Limekiln Creek in Woodlawn. Additionally, a stream gauge on the Catawba River exceeded its established flood stage in the Pleasant Gardens community, indicating inundation of a campground off North Main St just north of Marion.

Flash Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 10:15:00 to 29-OCT-20 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager and stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed along tributaries of the Catawba River, including Johns River and Lower Creek after 3 to 5 inches fell across the area in around 24 hours. Johns River inundated multiple roads, including Johns River Loop and Johns River Rd. A water rescue occurred on Johns River Loop. Lower Creek also flooded Antioch Rd near Highway 18. Pax Hill Rd and Hartland Rd also flooded in the Chesterfield community.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-OCT-20 08:30:00 to 29-OCT-20 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: YADKIN VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Emergency manager and stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed along the Johns River and Yadkin River basins after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across much of Caldwell County in about 24 hours. Johns River flooded multiple roads in the Collettsville area, including Highway 90 and Valley View Circle. Water from the Yadkin inundated several roads in the Happy Valley community, including Yadkin River Rd and Indian Grave Rd.