The synoptic pattern during the most of the first week of July was favorable for heavy precipitation as the Blacksburg Hydrologic Service Area (HSA) remained within a mean upper trough between two very strong ridges over the western U.S. and over the western Atlantic. Deep southerly flow into the mountains persisted flow through most of this period combining with disturbances emanating from the Ohio Valley to produce scattered to widespread rainfall each day. . Rainfall amounts were impressive over a large area with widespread 2 to 4 inch amounts across these basins by 12Z on the 3rd, with isolated totals in excess of 4 inches.  Heavy rainfall continued moving from south to north on the 3rd with widespread minor flooding reported and dozens of counties coming under flood advisories by the afternoon and evening. The extended duration of the event prompted a flurry of Flood Warnings (Areal) during the late evening across much of northwest North Carolina. Additional rainfall through 12Z on the 4th ranged from 3 to 5 inches across parts of the upper New River basin. Flood Warnings and advisories continued to be issued through the morning hours of July 4th.  After a brief respite during the mid-morning to early afternoon, another round of convection and embedded heavy rainfall developed over the North Carolina mountains and lifted northeast. Several Flash Flood Warnings (FFWs) were issued for counties in this area as rains of 1 to 3 inches in a few hours fell on the already saturated ground. Several flash flood reports were received from this area. 24-hour rainfall ending 12Z on the 5th ranged from 1 to 2.5 inches bringing 3-day totals into the 5 to 8 inch range across much of northwest North Carolina.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-13 16:40:00 to 04-JUL-13 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODGES GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was running over Bairds Creek Road near the Willow Valley resort caused by Upper Laurel Fork.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-13 22:20:00 to 04-JUL-13 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONE BLWNG RCK ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported flowing over Bamboo Road from Mutton Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-13 20:54:00 to 04-JUL-13 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down on South Big Horse Creek Road between Lansing and Tuckerdale and another on Jim Duvall Road.

Flood in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-13 11:45:00 to 03-JUL-13 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Highway 221 was closed between Jefferson and West Jefferson due to water over 6 inches deep on the highway.

Flood in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-13 12:20:00 to 03-JUL-13 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVER CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Cole Creek was out of its banks at Mt. Jefferson Road and Oakwood Road. Water was seen approaching buildings at Greenfield Camp Ground. Water reached depths of 5 to 6 feet. A CoCoRAHS gage measured 1.71 since 7 AM.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-13 16:58:00 to 04-JUL-13 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on  Means Creek Road and another along NC Route 770.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-13 17:02:00 to 04-JUL-13 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down on Amos Town Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-13 20:50:00 to 04-JUL-13 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDDIES RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on NC Route 16.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-13 20:28:00 to 04-JUL-13 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VILAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Linville Creek came out of its banks due to heavy rain. In addition,two mudslides occurred on Linville Creek Road.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-13 21:19:00 to 04-JUL-13 22:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A part of Sherwood Road was flooded by Vanderpool Creek.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-13 15:55:00 to 04-JUL-13 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: VILAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding across Linville Creek Road and a small landslide also occured along this same road. The flooding caused by Linville creek and Brushy Fork.