Weather History and Data
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Aug- 2015 -13 August
75 Years Apart – 1940s Flood Anniversary Noted, Downtown Boone Aug 1940/Downtown Boone Aug 2015
*Article originally published August 13, 2015. Updated at this link to reflect the 80th year.* 75 years ago marks the…
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Feb- 2015 -9 February
2014 Weather Recap
Much drier conditions than the previous year but colder were the main weather headlines for Watauga County and the High Country…
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Dec- 2014 -17 December
High Country Earthquake History
*Article originally published December 17, 2014, updated Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Data researched and compiled by Kenneth Reece* ***Note – A series…
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Nov- 2014 -20 November
Blizzard of 1993
*Article originally published March 11, 2013.* March 12-14 marks the anniversary of the “Storm of the Century,” the Blizzard of…
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Aug- 2014 -14 August
Appalachian State Weather Closings History
*Editor note: This list is updated as more information becomes available* When extreme or severe weather hits the High Country…
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14 August
Watauga County Schools Weather Closings History
Update for the 2021/2022 calendar year Closed due to winter weather on: Tuesday January 4, 2022 – no virtual day…
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Jul- 2014 -28 July
High Country Tornado Data
*Article originally published July 28, 2014, updated Thursday, September 26, 2024. Data researched and compiled by Kenneth Reece* Tornadoes….not frequent in the…
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22 July
Fall Color Report Archives
FOR CURRENT FALL COLOR CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT – FALL COLOR REPORT 2023 Updates Grandfather Mountain Daily Fall Color Report |…
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Jan- 2014 -2 January
2013 Weather Recap
Rain, floods, rain, earthquake, rain and more rain were the dominate weather issues for Watauga County and the High Country…
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Dec- 2013 -4 December
Winter Weather Driving Tips
Driving in the High Country during winter presents its own set of challenges. With a combination of natives, long time…
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