A very moist air mass was in place in the morning of the 6th as a band of convection in association with an MCV moved north over the area. Heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches fell over the central Piedmont, causing flash flooding in Wake and Nash Counties. By mid morning, a previously stall frontal zone lifted north over the area. As the MCV continued to move east, new convection developed and tracked northeastward, paralleling the surface front and weak surface low. A weak EF-0 and moved east for approximately 3 miles across southern Wilson County, where it caused minor damage to homes and a turkey farm.

Tornado in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-11 10:25:00 to 06-AUG-11 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Raleigh NC confirmed a tornado in far southern Wilson County near Black Creek on August 6, 2011. Damage was first observed just west of Frank Price Church Road where a mobile home and barn were damaged and several trees were downed. The touchdown time was estimated at 1125 AM EDT. Several other trees were downed along Jaycross Road between Frank Price Road and Pelt Road. Four turkey houses on Pelt Road were damaged with one turkey house virtually destroyed. Debris was blown 300-400 yards to the east. The tornado appeared to weaken in a wooded area east of Pelt Road at approximately 1130 AM EDT. A total of 7 mobile homes had damage with most of the damage minor in nature.  The owners of the turkey farmer did not want to disclose any information so the monetary damages were estimated.

Flash Flood in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-11 08:50:00 to 06-AUG-11 10:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood waters were crossing Oak Level Road just south of Nashville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-11 19:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Moonshine Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-11 19:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Palestine Road.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-11 05:55:00 to 06-AUG-11 10:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Pamlico Drive closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-11 06:50:00 to 06-AUG-11 10:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARMOUNT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were numerous reports of flooded road in North Raleigh. Several roads were closed including Craven Drive, Atlantic Avenue, Brentwood Road and Interstate 440 near Capital Boulevard.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-11 06:30:00 to 06-AUG-11 10:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous flooding was reported with flood waters infiltrating several businesses and residences. Eight people were displaced from a house at 320 Hill Street. Another 45 to 50 people at the Milner Hotel were taken to shelter. The lower units of the Capital Inn were also evacuated due to flood waters.  Monetary damages were unknown.

Flash Flood in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-11 08:50:00 to 06-AUG-11 10:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported on 7 Pass Road at Turkey Creek.