Abundant rain advanced north into the region in advance of an area of low pressure to the west while a frontal boundary remained draped over the region. An average of 2 to 5 inches of rain fell from this system onto an already saturated ground from recent snow melt and rainfall. The heavy rain contributed to widespread flash flooding, mudslides, areal flooding, and river flooding.

Flash Flood in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINNACLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding of small streams and creeks in and around Pinnacle. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANCISCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding of small streams and creeks in and around Francisco. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 20:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROARING RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding caused the Cotton Mill Road bridge to be under water. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 20:23:00 to 24-JAN-10 20:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains on steep terrain prompted a Mudslide on Highway 194N in Warrensville. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 22:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: YADKINVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains caused flash flooding on South Van Buren Street.  The road was under four feet of water.  Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 03:44:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding caused four streets to be flooded in Madison including Water Street and Hunter Street. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 03:44:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding caused flowing water to cross Highway 770. The road was closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 03:44:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OREGON HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted a flash flood that closed a portion of Oregon Hill Road.  Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 03:44:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISONS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding caused Wolf Island Road to be closed due to flowing water. There were two locations in Rockingham County where swift water rescues were needed.  Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 20:20:00 to 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERKINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kraut Creek left its banks and flooded the Boone Mall parking lot.  Two cars were stranded. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLE CRUCIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Watauga River Road was closed due to flash flood waters.  Several other low water crossings across Watauga County were closed due to flash flood waters. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 20:45:00 to 24-JAN-10 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULBERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding helped to produce a small debris flow on Highway 18 near the community of Mulberry. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 20:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOAST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Approximately 20 roads were closed across Surry County with closures beginning in and around Mt. Airy. Damage values are estimated.