Chowan River and we had launched at Gatesville. Wind and rain came up very suddenly so we tied off on a staub sticking up in the middle of the creek (Goose Creek for those that know the area). The water kept rising and the wind kept blowing. When it finally died down we headed for the landing. When we got there, the pier was under water and the water was so high that I jumped overboard and pulled the boat to the trailer where it sat in the parking area. Didn't have to move it an inch. On the way home we had many detours due to trees across the road and many low areas flooded. We found out later that a tornado had come thru. The weather forcast for the day was clear and sunny. Boy did they blow that one.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Bill H. PTC USN Ret
Chesapeake, Va