Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee moved northeast through the Tennessee Valley. Strong shear on the east side of the system was responsible for generating numerous rotating thunderstorms. One rotating storm produced a tornado in Wilkes County near Abshers. Other storms produced severe weather in the form of damaging winds.  Very heavy rain was also associated with the system. Flooding and flash flooding occurred over parts of the region. The heaviest rainfall was concentrated along the crest of the blue ridge where three to five inches of rain fell. Some bursts of heavy rain had rainfall rates between one and two inches per hour.

Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-11 07:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODGES GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Prolonged heavy rain, totaling three to four inches, caused Laurel Fork to flood some low water crossings near Shulls Mill.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 21:06:00 to 05-SEP-11 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Moore Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 21:06:00 to 05-SEP-11 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew one tree down on Flippin Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-11 07:30:00 to 06-SEP-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy flashes of rain prompted flash flooding along Kraut/Boone Creek in Boone. Water inundated portions of Appalachian State University and also the parking lot of the Boone Mall. Several cars were flooded up to their windows in the deluge.  Two water rescues were required when motorists chose to ignore cones and signs that indicated the Boone Mall parking lot was closed, and their vehicles became stalled in the water. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 23:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TWIN OAKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Prolonged heavy rainfall, totaling around three to four inches, caused a tributary of the New River to flood with water flooding a portion of Farmers Fish Camp Road.

Flood in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 23:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADE VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A period of prolonged heavy rain, totaling three to four inches, produced flooding along Brush Creek with the water crossing Scenic Valley Road.

Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-11 07:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLE CRUCIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Prolonged heavy rain, totaling three to four inches, produced flooding along Brushy Fork that crossed low water bridges in Valle Crucis.

Tornado in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 16:20:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOYNES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 850.00K
Reported by: State Official

The tornado touched down just south of the intersection of Longbottom Road and Green Street Mountain Resort Road. From here, it tracked north into Stone Mountain State Park where it destroyed 14 outbuildings, damaged three homes, and uprooted a large oak tree. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-11 09:35:00 to 06-SEP-11 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLE CRUCIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain prompted the Watauga River to leave its banks and cause flash flooding across Dewitt Barnett Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 23:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A prolonged period of heavy rain, totaling three to four inches, produced flooding along the Little River. The flood waters crossed Rifle Range Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 19:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain from thunderstorms prompted Cranberry Creek to leave its banks at 14355 Highway 18S near the Stations Inn.