The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the victims of last week’s flooding. Five people were found dead on Thursday and Friday after severe flooding at the Hiddenite Family Campground in the Hiddenite Community.
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, the victims recovered were identified as:
Crystal Dawn LeVan Reed, age 49 of Hiddenite, NC
Tyrell Jordan “Ty” Reed, age 18 of Hiddenite, NC
Tina Ann Allen, age 52 of Hiddenite, NC
On Friday, November 12, 2020, the victims recovered were identified as:
Ronald James Wintemute, age 76 of Hiddenite, NC
Mason Lee Flowers, age 1 of Hiddenite, NC
Sheriff Chris Bowman, along with the Alexander County Emergency Services, would like to thank all agencies, departments, civilians, and equipment owners, both local and out of county, for providing their assistance.