Flash Flood — Henderson, North Carolina

Event narrative (NOAA)

Historic and catastrophic flash flooding developed along multiple streams across Henderson County during the overnight and early morning hours as rainfall rates began to intensify again during the evening. Flash flooding first redeveloped along the Rocky Broad River in the Bat Cave community, but spread to encompass most of the other major streams in the county, including Mud Creek and Bat Fork in the Hendersonville area, as well as Mills River and Cane Creek. The most intense rainfall occurred around sunrise, as the tropical rain bands near the center of Helene swept across the area. Catastrophic flash flooding first developed along the Rocky Broad River and its tributary Reedypatch Creek. Numerous homes were swept away along both streams. Seven fatalities were reported in Henderson Count

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