A large upper level low over the Tennessee Valley slowly lifted northward and into the Ohio Valley. This allowed for copious amounts of moisture and rain to affect central North Carolina. This resulted in several reports of flash flooding across western portions of central North Carolina, that lingered into the the morning of May 22nd. Several storms became strong to severe during the afternoon with day time heating, producing wind damage and a brief tornado in Hoke County.

Tornado in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAY-20 14:56:00 to 21-MAY-20 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAEFORD MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 100 mph briefly touched down 5.5 miles northeast of Raeford in Hoke County, NC, on the southern edge of the Fort Bragg Military Reservation. Damage consisted of an area of snapped and uprooted pine trees about 200 yards wide at its maximum width. The overall length of the damage path was just under a quarter mile. The tree damage straddled Plank Road, with the worst of the damage just south of Plank Road. The tree debris and ground vegetation was lofted high enough to result in a well-defined tornado debris signature on national weather service doppler radar at the time the damage occurred.

Flash Flood in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAY-20 09:22:00 to 21-MAY-20 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUADALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hillford Road was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAY-20 11:46:00 to 21-MAY-20 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEP RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads were closed due to flash flooding near Eastchester Drive.

Flash Flood in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAY-20 05:00:00 to 21-MAY-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED CROSS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Approximately 50 roads across the county were reported flooded due to heavy rain, with at least 3 water rescues.

Flash Flood in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAY-20 13:55:00 to 21-MAY-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUNTAIN HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 218 was reported flooded in multiple locations, especially near Thanny Helms Road.

Flash Flood in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAY-20 21:50:00 to 21-MAY-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLKTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple water rescues were reported along Highway 218, near Polkton.

Flood in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 00:12:00 to 22-MAY-20 01:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was reported over the bridge in the 4300 block of East Holly Grove Road.

Flood in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 08:01:00 to 22-MAY-20 09:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINKSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was reported on several roads across the county.

Flood in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 00:12:00 to 22-MAY-20 01:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water from Muddy Creek was reported on Hampton Road.