@zack.massey: I’ve had so many messages from people around the country asking how the disaster in WNC happened, so here is my non-technical attempt at explaing it as someone from the area. I’m sure I have things wrong, dont come after me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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maudebakes
Maude Muto :
Thanks for the explanation. Were there any warnings for people to leave?
2024-10-03 03:36:09
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barbaravalk
Barbara Valk :
You have explained what no news network has even come close to explaining. Very well done.
2024-10-02 00:40:32
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juliewhite296
juliewhite296 :
Excellent !! showing the topographic map with elevations is excellent !! this is fabulous 👏
2024-10-01 21:08:19
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sheepdog99
T-Money :
Not just the velocity but the volume! You’re channeling alllll that runoff into valleys and crevices. And guess where you build town in the mountains? Valleys.
2024-10-01 17:14:50
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tonyreed04
Tony Reed :
1 foot of elevation = .433 psi of water pressure. So, 5,565 feet of elevation would equal 2409.65 psi by the time it reaches Lake Lure.
2024-10-02 03:33:47
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aka.trisha
aka.trisha :
It seems to me that you are extremely QUALIFIED to explain this, truly amazing. 🙏😊
2024-10-01 22:09:46
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thatgirlfromn.c
ThatgirlfromNC :
the badassery of this explanation is fantastic! i live near Greensboro and even down here we couldn't understand why it was flooding so badly. great job!!! 👍👍👍
2024-10-01 21:46:59
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rockstarhorsegurl
rockstarhorsegurl :
The topography and physics of this event is better explained by this explanation.No one could have forewarned anyone how extensive of an impact this weather event could have had on these areas
2024-10-02 00:43:19
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mcveyor
Mcveyor :
That’s a huge area. 1” of rain water per acre is like 27000 gallons. How many acres? How many inches ? Equals 30’ wall of water. Omg. Thank you for the topographical perspective
2024-10-01 22:49:13
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szq528
happyhourmom :
this was so helpful in understanding
2024-10-01 22:41:02
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aaronj9515
Aaron :
As a flat lander that does all his vacationing in this exact area, thank you for the information! I've been trying to understand how this could have happened in such a massive way. wishing the best
2024-10-01 22:11:01
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tycurran
tycurran :
I read the 1000 year 3 day rainfall was 12” for that area. This was a 100,000+ year rain event.
2024-10-01 22:04:56
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barbo76
BarbO :
Thank you so much. I have family 11 miles south of Black Mountain on rt 9. We finally heard from them, thank goodness. This was very informative.
2024-10-01 23:02:56
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cornminaj
cornminaj :
Very informative thank you. Really appreciate this.
2024-10-01 16:10:56
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jordanbanyas
Jordan Banyas :
As a civil engineer qualified to talk about this, you did a great job 👏
2024-10-03 19:54:13
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pinkerton_davis
Link 🇺🇸 :
Great explanation. I think it will answer the question for many people. It didn’t make sense before you explained it.
2024-10-01 21:39:06
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sez6464
SEZ64 :
The best explanation and giving a full understanding of how this devastation happened. #WNC Strong 🙏
2024-10-01 23:37:54
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paulperry144
Paul Perry :
Well said. Helped me wrap my head around it.
2024-10-01 23:32:28
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steel_magnolia76
Jennifer Delatte :
FANTASTIC EXPLANATION!!!! Coupled with the Fugiwhawa Effect between Helene and the storm down from Alaska wrapping up, that pumped more rain than expected. YOU DID GREAT!
2024-10-02 00:18:56
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pencakcm
Christine Pencak :
Thank you so much for this explanation. I’m in Michigan and my son is in Asheville.
2024-10-01 22:44:17
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loyalgirl1111
Chrissy :
Excellent explanation! Helps my understanding!
2024-10-01 23:33:19
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lifted_heart
Red_heart :
My son lives 30 miles west of Asheville. This is so helpful. It’s like multiple giant water avalanches came down the mountain
2024-10-04 01:30:25
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jess_the_g
Maisy’s mom 🥰 :
I spent almost every summer in Cherokee, at Deep Creek, Maggie Valley, climbing to chimney rock, floating on Lake lure. When I tell you my heart is hurting for these people truly devastating
2024-10-02 07:35:31
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zmom2126
zmom2126 :
Thank you for sharing and helping me understand.
2024-10-01 21:08:11
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davidson_700
davidson_700 :
That was the best explanation. Thank you.
2024-10-01 23:02:19
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