A cold front crossed into the area at peak heating of the day creating high instability along with moderate shear. Scattered thunderstorms developed ahead of the front as well as more organized lines closer to the front, producing downburst winds but very little hail. In addition, there was some training of cells which resulted in isolated flash flooding. The severe weather and flooding  occurred primarily in the foothills and over the Piedmont.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:51:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Ray Loop Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 15:16:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYODAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree blown onto a power line started a house fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 15:51:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a car near Pelham.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 15:53:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: YANCEYVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown onto a trailer on Hodges Dairy Road.

Flash Flood in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 16:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Portions of Wagon Ridge road and Homestead Road were under more than 6 inches of rapidly flowing water from a tributary of Elk Creek being out of its banks.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 15:46:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were down in Ruffin and damaged some house gutters.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 15:51:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: YARBRO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were brought down on Gaddy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 16:01:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: YANCEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down on Court Square.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 15:20:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOWING ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

More than six inches of water was flowing across Highway 321.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 16:18:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORES SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in the 1500 block of Route 66.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 16:20:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: VADE MECUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down due to high winds at the intersection of Lynchburg Road and Frye Road.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 17:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLE CRUCIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Watagua River came out of its banks and caused over six inches of water to flow over New Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 13:13:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMPION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees and power lines were brought down or damaged by the high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 16:23:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWSONVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were brought down on Highway 89 and Clyde Amos Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 16:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: VADE MECUM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds brought several trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 12:50:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOOMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 16:28:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds brought down some trees on Pleasant View Church Road.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 17:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLE CRUCIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Watauga River flooded several small roads near the river.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 17:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISONS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was brought down on Harrisons Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 13:32:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTING CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large tree limbs were down on Hendren Road and nickel-sized hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on Red Brush Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOW GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some large tree branches and trees were down in the area of Blevins Store Road and Ladonia Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:14:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT AIRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were knocked down on Linville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:15:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAT ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were brought down on East Pine Street near Flat Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANCISCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on Jackson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 17:47:00 to 05-AUG-10 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY LANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was brought down on US Route 21.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 17:47:00 to 05-AUG-10 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY LANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree reported down on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 17:47:00 to 05-AUG-10 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADE VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds left a tree down across Glade Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:42:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORES SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down onto Vineyard Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:42:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANCISCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree reported down at Smith and Horseshoe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:46:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:49:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Route 89 and George Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 12:41:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMPION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was brought down by high winds on Rest Home Road.