A cluster of showers and storms develop across the triangle region of central North Carolina. A few of these storms became severe and produced damaging wind gusts. In addition, these storms produced heavy rain, resulting in significant flash flooding in Wake and Johnston Counties.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-14 20:15:00 to 12-AUG-14 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several cars were reported stuck in flood waters near the intersection of Highouse Road, with several water rescues preformed.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-14 23:30:00 to 13-AUG-14 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ECHO HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Durham Drive at Gideon Creek Way were reported closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-14 23:45:00 to 13-AUG-14 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Lilly Atkins Road was closed to due flooding near Holly Springs Road.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-14 21:00:00 to 12-AUG-14 22:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSONS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One person was rescued from their car in flood waters in the Wilson's Mills area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-14 17:10:00 to 12-AUG-14 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUCKLEBERRY SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was reported down on power lines near I-85 near mile marker 172.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-14 18:16:00 to 12-AUG-14 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Four trees were reported down on Country Trail Road.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-14 19:21:00 to 13-AUG-14 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple businesses had to be evacuated from the 1600-1800 block of Capital Boulevard. As many as 71 people had to be rescued and evacuated from businesses in this area. In addition, at the nearby intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Old Louisburg Road cars were reported flooded and stuck in the flood waters. Another car was reported stranded in the flood waters nearby at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Hodges Street. Monetary damages were estimated to be around 2-3 million dollars.

Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-14 21:00:00 to 12-AUG-14 22:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One person was reported rescued from flood waters at North 9th Street at Market Street.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-14 20:45:00 to 12-AUG-14 22:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous roads were reported closed in Clayton due to flooding.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-14 20:57:00 to 12-AUG-14 22:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A car was reported stalled in the flood waters on South Raiford Street near East Jones Avenue.