A slow-moving front with a deep upper trough pulling moisture into the region fueled pockets of heavy rainfall in the early to mid-morning. A few storms became severe by afternoon blowing down trees in several counties. Heavy rainfall redeveloped by mid- to late afternoon as a complex, broken line of convection pushed north under deep, moist southerly flow. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 3 inches in a wide swath across Rockingham and parts of Surry counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-18 18:06:00 to 02-AUG-18 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees in Pleasant Hill.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-18 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISONS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to two feet of water was reported flowing over Lake Lemar Road due to overflow from Lake Lemar.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-18 15:20:00 to 02-AUG-18 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT COVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees in Walnut Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-18 15:30:00 to 02-AUG-18 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.70K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree and multiple large tree limbs in Pine Hall.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-18 18:10:00 to 02-AUG-18 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATE RD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of US Route 21 and Old Highway 21.

Flash Flood in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-18 19:05:00 to 02-AUG-18 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Big Elkin Creek flooded large portions of Elkin Municipal Park to a depth of 4 to 5 feet and water up to 2 feet deep was observed running across Memorial Park Drive.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-18 08:00:00 to 02-AUG-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple roads were reported throughout Rockingham County due to heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches in several hours. This followed heavy rains the day before as well. At least two roads were severely damaged as culverts were washed out and sinkholes formed. The most damage occurred on Webb Road where pipes under the road collapsed and the road was swept away. A tobacco farm nearby suffered flood damages with approximately $100,000 in losses. A private road was damaged cutting off access for nine persons living along Sunrise Acres Road.

Heavy Rain in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-18 06:00:00 to 03-AUG-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Reidsville 2 NW COOP station (RDVN7) measured 2.67 inches for the 24-hour period ending at 700 AM EDT on the 3rd. This was the highest ever for this date and the 8th highest August daily rainfall amount, with data back to 1962.

Heavy Rain in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-18 06:00:00 to 03-AUG-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Eden COOP station (EDEN7) measured 2.30 inches for the 24-hour period ending at  700 AM EDT on the 3rd. This was the highest ever for the date with continuous station data back to 1950.