Flood in Transylvania County, North Carolina

Although heavy rain ended across the upper French Broad basin during the late afternoon and early evening, runoff from the storm total 8 to 20 inch rainfall resulted in persistent and expanding flooding throughout Transylvania County. In addition to the continued problems at Rosman and along the Davidson River in Pisgah Forest and vicinity, moderate main stem river flooding developed downstream to Blantyre and vicinity during the early morning hours of the 18th, with backwater effects also resulting in minor flooding along the Little River. While most of the water receded by sunrise on the 18th, moderate main stem river flooding persisted at Blantyre and vicinity until the early morning of the 20th, and the river did not fall below flood stage until the evening of the 20th.

Stream gauges near the headwaters of the French Broad River as well as multiple tributaries, including Davidson River and Little River, exceeded their established flood stages after 4.5 to 6.5 inches of rain fell throughout the basin throughout the 25th into the early morning hours of the 26th. The French Broad River flooded portions of Hannah Ford Rd and Island Ford Rd, as well as Depot St and Highway 276 in Rosman. Davidson River flooded Davidson River Rd and Wilson Rd in Pisgah Forest. Little River also flooded Merrill Lane. While flood waters receded on most streams during the morning of the 26th, flooding persisted into the afternoon on the Little River, while minor to moderate river flooding continued on the French Broad downstream of Brevard and Pisgah Forest through the 28th.

Flooding developed near the headwaters of the French Broad River which covered Main St in Rosman with about a foot of water. Water also entered an apartment building. Also, the Davidson River flooded near Brevard, flooding a portion of Davidson River Rd and Wilson Rd. Turkey Creek flooded Deavor Rd in Pisgah Forest. A total of 35 roads in Henderson and Transylvania Counties were blocked by flood water.