Flash Flood — Transylvania, North Carolina

Event narrative (NOAA)

Stream gauges and county comms reported major flash flooding developed along the headwaters of the French Broad basin after 15-22 inches of rain fell across much of the county over three days. Flash flooding first developed along the French Broad River near Rosman, where Depot St, a portion of Highway 178 near Chestnut St, and Hannah Ford Rd between Rosman and Brevard were inundated. Dozens of homes were damaged in Rosman alone, with some structures destroyed after bring inundated with several feet of water. The stream gauge on the French Broad at Rosman crested at 15.5 feet, which exceeded the record by more than a half foot (October 1964). Flooding later developed along the Davidson River toward daybreak, which damaged multiple campgrounds, low water crossings, and some structures in t

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