An unusually warm and humid airmass in advance of a strong spring-like cold front triggered numerous severe thunderstorms that produced damaging winds and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 21:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NC DoT in Watauga County reported numerous roads damaged by flood waters, mainly in the Watauga River basin. Among the roads that sustained damage were Watauga River Road, Shulls Mill Road, Flannery Fork Road and Payne Branch Road. Damage was mainly due to erosion of shoulders. The Watauga River at Sugar Grove crested at 10.49 feet around 1 AM on January 12th (Minor flood stage is 6 feet). Low water bridges across the Watauga River were flooded.

Flash Flood in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 21:20:00 to 12-JAN-20 00:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPARTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The intersection of NC Highway 18 South and Green Acres Drive was totally impassable due to high water.

Heavy Rain in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 07:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer at Boone 1 SE (BOON7) reported 3.10 inches in the 24-hour period ending 700 AM on January 12th. This was a daily record for the date beating the old date record of 3.00 inches just recently set in 2018. Records at this site began in June, 1980. It was also the 3rd highest daily rainfall for any January day, behind January 31st, 2013 at 6.90 inches and January 15th, 1995 at 5.79 inches.

Flash Flood in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 20:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVER CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported from several areas in Ashe County including NC Highway 16 South and other parts of Jefferson, along Three Top Road in Todd and Claybank Road in West Jefferson.

Heavy Rain in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 07:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer at Jefferson 2 E (JFFN7) reported 2.42 inches in the 24-hour period ending 700 AM on January 12th. This was a daily record for the date beating the old date record of 1.98 inches set in 1994. Nearly continuous records at this site date back to 1910.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 21:07:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

About a half dozen trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds across the county. A few trees were also noted to have fallen onto power lines. A barn was also damaged and blown into a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 21:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN PARK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

At least 45 trees were blown down across the county by severe thunderstorm winds. Some of the downed trees caused damage to cars, homes, and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 22:35:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees, power poles, and power lines were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds from Stoneville to Eden.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 23:45:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Highway 62 and Baynes Road.