Warm moist air lifted along a wavy stationary front. This combined with slow moving and merging thunderstorms resulted in heavy rain and flash flooding, including a dam break in Johnston County and two fatalities.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 22:25:00 to 31-AUG-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR OAKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

I-95 was reported closed due to flash flooding near the Highway 301 interchange. Several vehicles were stranded in the flood waters at this location.

Heavy Rain in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 21:05:00 to 31-AUG-20 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm total rain was 4.19 inches.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 22:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding along Galilee Road. Part of the road washed away in the flooded waters, which resulted in a car being swept off the road. Two individuals were not able to be rescued and drowned in the flood waters.

Flash Flood in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 21:15:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORLINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple roads were reported flooded due to flashing flooding in Norlina. Two water rescues were performed in Norlina as well.

Flash Flood in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 17:56:00 to 31-AUG-20 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash Flooding closed North Carolina Highway 55 near Ennis Road.

Flash Flood in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 18:11:00 to 31-AUG-20 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding was reported on Kay Lane.

Flash Flood in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 18:23:00 to 31-AUG-20 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding was reported on North Carolina Highway 210.

Flash Flood in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 18:29:00 to 31-AUG-20 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARCLAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding was reported down Old Buies Creek Road.

Flash Flood in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 18:33:00 to 31-AUG-20 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding was reported on Honeycutt Drive.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 20:42:00 to 31-AUG-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding was reported near Sanders Road, where a water rescue occurred.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 22:20:00 to 31-AUG-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR OAKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported in Four Oaks, where at least 7 water rescues occurred.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 22:20:00 to 31-AUG-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR OAKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Highway 301 bridge crossing Holts Lake was reported to be underwater and closed due to flash flooding.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 17:45:00 to 31-AUG-20 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total rain was 7.80 inches.

Heavy Rain in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 17:15:00 to 31-AUG-20 22:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HENDERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rain was 5.05 inches.

Flash Flood in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 09:50:00 to 31-AUG-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple roads were reported flooded west of Albemarle, including Highway 73 near Hartley Farm Road and at the intersection of Canton Road at Rutherford Road.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 15:35:00 to 31-AUG-20 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding was reported on North Wilmington Street at Polk Street, where flood waters went into the first floor of a building.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 21:15:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding was reported near West Millbrook Road and Leesville road.

Flash Flood in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 19:15:00 to 31-AUG-20 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding was reported at East Lawson Street.

Flash Flood in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 19:45:00 to 31-AUG-20 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding was reported near North Carolina Highway 147 and Ellis Road.

Flash Flood in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-20 20:15:00 to 31-AUG-20 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash Flooding was reported near Fayetteville Street.