The floodwaters came close to the flea market on U.S. 221 Business as of Tuesday evening.
MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS
This photo shows how close the high water came to Catawba River Outdoors (formerly the Dolphin Fish Camp).
MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS
Flash flooding of small streams and creeks were reported in every community, while the Catawba River came out of its banks in several areas. This is the area around Catawba River Outdoors along U.S. 221 Business.
MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS
McDowell County Emergency Management issued an evacuation order for Riverbreeze Campground at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday due to flash flooding. The evacuation order was lifted at 8 a.m. Wednesday. This photo from Tuesday shows campers from the campground that had been moved to higher ground at the nearby flea market.
Flash flooding of small streams and creeks were reported in every community, while the Catawba River came out of its banks in several areas. This is the area around Catawba River Outdoors along U.S. 221 Business.
McDowell County Emergency Management issued an evacuation order for Riverbreeze Campground at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday due to flash flooding. The evacuation order was lifted at 8 a.m. Wednesday. This photo from Tuesday shows campers from the campground that had been moved to higher ground at the nearby flea market.