A strong, moist southerly flow up the Blue Ridge escarpment resulted in scattered to numerous showers throughout the 2nd, and by the early morning hours of the 3rd, rainfall of 1.5 to 3 inches had fallen across the Blue Ridge. A line of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms then moved across the area in assocation with a cold front during the morning of the 3rd, and produced another 1.5 to 2 inches in just a couple of hours. This resulted in flash flooding across portions of the area. Storms intensified along the cold front as it swept across the Piedmont during the afternoon, with a few severe storms reported.

Flash Flood in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 11:45:00 to 03-FEB-16 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

After 1.5 to 2 inches of rain fell over the northwest half of Catawba County in just a couple of hours, county comms reported flash reported flash flooding due to poor drainage and overflowing small streams developed in the Hickory and Newton areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 13:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLD HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported multiple large tree limbs blown down, some as large as 6 inches in diameter.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 09:30:00 to 03-FEB-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUEBEC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

After scattered to numerous showers produced 1.5 to 3 inches of rain across Transylvania County in about 24 hours, an area of widespread heavy rain moved over the area during the morning of the 3rd, resulting in an additional 1.5 to 2 inches that fell in only a couple of hours. Stream gauges and county comms center reported flash flooding developed during the late morning and early afternoon along upper portions of the French Broad River and several tributaries, including the Davidson River, South Fork Flat Creek, and the Little River. Quite a few roads were flooded and closed in the Rosman, Brevard, Lake Toxaway, and Penrose areas due to water from these streams.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 10:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

After scattered to numerous showers produced 1 to 2 inches of rain across Henderson County in about 24 hours, an area of widespread heavy rain moved over the area during the morning of the 3rd, resulting in an additional 1.5 to 2 inches that fell in only a couple of hours. As a result, flash flooding developed along small streams across the county, including Mud Creek, Bat Fork Creek, and Clear Creek. Mud Creek flooded several streets near the intersection of Highway 25 and 176. Bat Fork Creek flooded several roads near the Hendersonville airport. Clear Creek flooded part of Fruitland Rd. A tributary of Cane Creek flooded Jackson Rd in Fletcher.

Flash Flood in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 10:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENNWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

After scattered to numerous showers produced up to an inch of rain across Buncombe County in about 24 hours, an area of widespread heavy rain moved over the area during the morning of the 3rd, resulting in an additional 1.5 to 2 inches that fell in only a couple of hours. County comms center and the public reported flash flooding due to poor drainage and overflowing small streams developed during the late morning and early afternoon across the area. In Asheville, part of Tunnel Rd was flooded along with several streets in the Biltmore Village area. Lower Grassy Branch Rd was flooded in East Asheville, probably due to stream flooding. Ivy Creek overflowed its banks at Glen Hill Dr in  Barnardsville, blocking a mobile home park entrance. County comms reported about 20 roads closed across the county at the height of the event.

Flash Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 10:45:00 to 03-FEB-16 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEWATER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

After scattered to numerous showers produced 1 to 1.5 inches of rain across Burke County in about 24 hours, an area of widespread heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms moved over the area during the morning and early afternoon of the 3rd, resulting in an additional 1.5 to 2 inches that fell in only a couple of hours. County comms and media reported flash flooding due to poor drainage and overflowing small streams developed as a result. Powerhouse Rd and Highway 126 were flooded in the Glen Alpine area, along with multiple roads in the Morganton area. Lower Creek also flooded part of Antioch Rd near the Caldwell County border.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 12:30:00 to 03-FEB-16 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

After scattered to numerous showers produced around an inch of rain across Caldwell County in about 24 hours, an area of widespread heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms moved over the area during the morning and early afternoon of the 3rd, resulting in an additional 1.5 inches or so that fell in only a couple of hours. County comms, media, and spotters reported flash flooding due to poor drainage and overflowing small streams developed as a result. Affected streams included Celia Creek near Gamewell and the Yadkin River and its tributaries in the Patterson area, which overtopped a bridge on Indian Grave Rd. Multiple roads were closed in other parts of the area, including Lenoir.

Flash Flood in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 10:45:00 to 03-FEB-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTHERFORDTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

After scattered to numerous showers produced 1 to 1.5 inches of rain across western Rutherford County in about 24 hours, an area of widespread heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms moved over the area during the morning and early afternoon of the 3rd, resulting in an additional 1.5 to 2 inches that fell in only a couple of hours. County comms and media reported flash flooding due to poor drainage and overflowing small streams developed as a result, mainly in the Rutherfordton abnd Union Mills areas. Flooding of Tryon Rd was reported near Clubhouse Dr, possibly as a result of a tributary of Cleghorn Creek overflowing its banks. Flooding was also reported near the intersection of Ridgecrest St and Maple Creek Rd. Painters Gap Rd was flooded due to Mountain Creek overflowing its banks.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 12:19:00 to 03-FEB-16 12:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported via Social Media a few trees blown down throughout the city of Charlotte and eastern Mecklenburg County.

Flash Flood in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 10:15:00 to 03-FEB-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

After scattered to numerous showers produced 1 to 1.5 inches of rain across McDowell County in about 24 hours, an area of widespread heavy rain moved over the area during the morning and early afternoon of the 3rd, resulting in an additional 1.5 to 2 inches that fell in only a couple of hours. EM reported flash flooding due to poor drainage and overflowing small streams developed as a result. Affected streams included a tributary of Stanfords Creek, which flooded Mud Cut Loop, where a driver had to be rescued after driving into the water. Additionally, Bobs Creek flooded Marlowe Rd, and the bridge over Walton Crawley Branch Rd was washed out over Calico Dr. Flash flooding was also reported along Muddy Creek and South Creek flooded South Creek Rd. Significant flooding due to poor drainage was also reported along Highway 70 in Nebo.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-FEB-16 12:22:00 to 03-FEB-16 12:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported 5 live trees and multiple dead trees blown down throughout the Concord area. Newspaper reported a tree down on the roof of a home on Odell School Rd.