{"id":773289,"date":"2026-07-20T05:07:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T05:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/773289\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T05:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T05:07:15","slug":"record-breaking-rain-drenches-asheville-with-most-falling-in-2-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/773289\/","title":{"rendered":"Record-breaking rain drenches Asheville, with most falling in 2 hours"},"content":{"rendered":"

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) \u2014 A cluster of slow-moving thunderstorms dumped a record amount of rain at the Asheville Regional Airport, most of it within two hours.<\/p>\n

Between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 3.28 inches of rain fell at the airport, bringing the daily total for Saturday to 3.29 inches.<\/p>\n

That total shattered the old daily record of 1.61 inches set in 2023.<\/p>\n

LOCAL WEATHER<\/a><\/p>\n

Heavy rain fell throughout parts of western North Carolina Saturday, especially in southeast Buncombe and Henderson Counties, which were under a flood advisory part of Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

\"JULY<\/p>\n

JULY 2026 – Between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 3.28 inches of rain fell at the Asheville Regional Airport, bringing the daily total for Saturday to 3.29 inches. (WLOS)<\/p>\n

Sunday, July 19, brought an additional .37 inches of rain to the Asheville Regional Airport.<\/p>\n

More rain is on the way this week, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms every day.<\/p>\n

TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO DEVELOPS; HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED ALONG THE GULF COAST<\/a><\/p>\n

Even though more than half of the WNC region remains in a severe drought, this recent rain, followed by more rain in the days ahead, will help.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Drought Monitor updates every Thursday.<\/p>\n

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