The next event of hydrologic significance in July took place as a strong (for late July) cold front approached the southern Appalachians on the 27th. Rapid moisture return ahead of the front set the stage for widespread showers and thunderstorms across the mountains and eventually spreading into the piedmont. Pre-frontal rainfall broke out early on the 27th as storms took the preferred July 2013 track through the northwest NC mountain counties into southwest Virginia. Repeated bouts of convection and heavy rainfall affected much of this area during the day of the 27th bringing impressive 48-hour gage reports from this area ending at 12Z on the 28th. The top five included Sandy Flats IFLOWS (SDRN7) 7.53���, Wilbar RG DCP (WLBN7) 6.07���, Triplett RG DCP (TPTN7) 5.22���, Parkway School IFLOWS (EKCN7) 4.25���, and Jefferson 2E COOP (JFFN7) 3.48���.  In Watauga, Wilkes, and Ashe counties there were several reports of flooded roadways and stranded motorists being rescued.

Flash Flood in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-13 07:51:00 to 27-JUL-13 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROARING RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding was reported along Cotton Mill Road near Roaring River.

Flash Flood in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-13 09:52:00 to 27-JUL-13 10:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rain washed out parts of Fall Creek Road and a landslide closed the road.

Flash Flood in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-13 21:00:00 to 27-JUL-13 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURLEAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The North Prong of Lewis Fork was flooded and portions of Parsonville Road were under 3 feet of water leaving Parsonville cut-off. Several homes along this road were surrounded by flood waters.

Flood in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-13 10:10:00 to 27-JUL-13 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTHELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The low water crossing on Boggs Road and Methodist Camp Road were flooded by the South Fork of the New River.

Flash Flood in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-13 20:00:00 to 27-JUL-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several water rescues occurred between 9 PM and 10 PM (local time) on Pumkin Run Road. Shelter for 10 displaced individuals was provided by the Red Cross.

Flood in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 27-JUL-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADE VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Minor flooding along Brush Creek in Scenic Valley Road with a few inches of water on the road.

Debris Flow in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-13 18:45:00 to 27-JUL-13 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEP GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A mudslide due to heavy rains caused a mudslide that closed one lane of Highway 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-13 17:49:00 to 27-JUL-13 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: VADE MECUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Four trees were reported blown down at the intersection of Highway 89 and Lynchburg Road.

Flash Flood in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-13 10:00:00 to 27-JUL-13 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRUMPLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Silas Creek was flooding along Mouth of Silas Creek Road and a several people were reported to be stranded.