[zeestephen]

People who live at even minor elevation are not especially concerned about flooding, and with good cause.

I lived in the Asheville, Hendersonville, Greenville SC, corridor for 10 years. I do not remember any flooding at all.

If you live right next to a river or lake or reservoir, then there is obvious risk.

But, flooding from intense rain fall?

Wow. That's a new one for me.

[Oorang]

But, flooding from intense rain fall?

It happens. This flood was due to snow pack then massive rain:

Willamette Valley flood of 1996

[ConjunctionJunction]

17+ inches over 3 days.