A deep upper-level trough moved slowly across the central and eastern U.S. bringing abundant moisture northward and combined with a complex frontal boundary with several waves of low pressure to bring repeated rounds of heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals for the 72-hour period ending at 700 AM EST on February 7th ranged from 2 to 6 inches with isolated higher amounts along the Blue Ridge Mountains, but most of the rain fell within a 48-hour period. Numerous NWS Cooperative stations reported record one-day February rainfall amounts ending on the morning of February 6th and/or the 7th and numerous two-day all-time February records were also set. Some flash flooding occurred early during the event as higher rates of rainfall were embedded within the overall rain pattern. Numerous rivers and streams flooded, some reaching crests in the 25- to 50-year flood recurrence interval and many roads were flooded with significant damage to some infrastructure.

Flood in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 12:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were damaged by floodwaters in Surry County and flooding was reported along the Fisher River and Stewart's Creek.

Heavy Rain in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOPNOT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Yanceyville 4 SE (YAVN7) set a daily February rainfall record of 2.38 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 7th. The previous February record was 1.98 inches on Feb. 16, 1998 (complete data since 1997). The station also set a February two-day record with 2.52 inches ending at 700 AM on the 7th, eclipsing the 2.48 inches on February 15-16, 1998.

Flash Flood in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 13:45:00 to 06-FEB-20 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKES CO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 118.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads were flooded and damaged across Wilkes County due to flooding. At least 19 gravel roads required stabilization or repair. Costs were estimated around $118,000.

Flash Flood in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 14:45:00 to 06-FEB-20 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 145.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple roads were closed across Yadkin County due to flooding and several creeks were reported flowing out of their banks. Cornelius Road, Griffin Road and Swan Creek Pypass were all reported as damaged and out of operation for up to several weeks. The NC Department of Transportation reported several paved roads and 20 gravel roads needing repair with total estimated cost of around $145,000.

Flash Flood in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 15:04:00 to 06-FEB-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOW GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous creeks were reported out of their banks across the county and several roads were closed due to high water.

Flood in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 16:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Yadkin River flooded in parts of Yadkin County and floodwater damaged two fields in the Yadkin County Park. Dinkins Bottom Road was closed with extensive flooding in the area. Despite flood control provided by W. Kerr Scott Dam, the Yadkin River at Elkin (ELKN7) still crested at 20.18 feet, above the flood stage of 18 feet. It was the highest stage since the remains of Hurricane Michael in October 2018 (21.02 ft.) but aside from that event, this was the highest stage on the Yadkin River since August 17, 1994 at 22.80 feet. Overall, this flood  was the 10th highest on the river since W. Kerr Scott was completed in 1962.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 17:15:00 to 07-FEB-20 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Mayo River near Price (PRIN7) rose above it's flood stage of 9 feet and crested at 10.40 feet on the evening of February 6th. According to USGS data, the peak discharge of 11,000 cfs was very close to a 5-year recurrence interval (0.20 annual exceedance probability). The crest was the highest stage since the remains of Hurricane Florence in September 2018 (11.20 ft.) and was the 10th highest on record at this gage with records from 1930 to 1971 and 1994 until the present.

Flash Flood in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 12:00:00 to 06-FEB-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Little Yadkin River at Dalton (DALN7) stream gage, with a drainage basin of 43 square miles, rose rapidly to 14.92 feet with a peak discharge of 6,350 cfs in the mid-afternoon of February 6th. Although no flood stage has been established, this was the highest stage since September 28, 2004 (15.82 ft. during the remains of Hurricane Jeanne) and the 9th highest on record at this gage with data back to 1961. According to USGS studies the recurrence interval was between a 5- and 10-year flood event or 0.20-0.10 annual exceedance probability.

Flood in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 11:30:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONE BLWNG RCK ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 81.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads were flooded across Watauga County with substantial damage to several roads and stabilization stone needed for up to eighteen gravel roads. The Watauga River at Sugar Grove (SGWN7) crested at 8.40 feet, above the flood stage of 6 feet, early on the 7th, covering several low water bridges and affecting roads along the river.

Flood in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 12:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEY CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 46.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads were flooded and at least 15 gravel roads incurred significant damage as a result of the flooding.

Heavy Rain in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 08:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANBURY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The CoCoRaHS site at Danbury 4.6 NNW (NC-SK-2) measured 5.24 inches in a 24-hour period ending at 800 AM EST. According to NOAA Atlas 14 this was approximately a 10-year rainfall event (0.10 annual chance of occurrence) at this location.

Heavy Rain in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Jefferson 2 E (JFFN7) set a date rainfall record for the 24-hours ending at 700 AM EST on February 7th with 3.20 inches. The previous record for the date was 1.48 inches set in 2004. It was the 3rd wettest February day on record as well. Nearly complete records date back to 1910 at this station, with sporadic data back to 1896.

Flash Flood in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 11:40:00 to 06-FEB-20 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: VOLUNTEER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.07M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads were flooded and at least six incurred significant damage as a result of the flooding. Among the reports from the 911 call center was Eurins Creek flooding Pine Hall Road and Danbury Creek flooding a portion of Goff Road.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 12:15:00 to 06-FEB-20 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Approximately 10 to 15 roads were closed across Rockingham County in response to the record daily February rainfall.

Heavy Rain in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAGONER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Transou (LSPN7) set a two-day February rainfall record of 4.76 inches for the 48-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 7th. The previous record was 4.32 inches on Feb. 20-21, 1954 (complete data since 1947).

Heavy Rain in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOAST
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Mt. Airy 2W (MTAN7) set a two-day February rainfall record for the 48-hours ending at 700 AM on February 7th with 3.89 inches. The old February two-day record was 3.40 inches in 1966. Nearly complete data at this station extends back to 1893.

Heavy Rain in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Boone 1 SE (BOON7) set a date rainfall record of 1.52 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 6th, the old record was 1.37 inches in 2010. The next day the station set a February rainfall record of 4.35 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 7th. The previous February record was 3.91 inches on Feb. 14, 1984 (complete data since 1981). It was the 2nd highest February one-day rainfall at Boone if the previous COOP site in Boone is included (after Feb. 13, 1966 with 4.46 inches). That has nearly complete data back to 1929. The two-day rainfall total of 5.87 inches ending 700 AM on the 7th was also a February two-day record at both Boone COOP sites. That broke the old record of 4.06 inches in 1984, which itself was eclipsed the next day, Feb. 8th at 4.46 inches.

Heavy Rain in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANBURY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Danbury (DNBN7) set a daily February rainfall record of 4.06 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 7th. The previous February record was 2.27 inches on Feb. 3, 1996 (complete data since 1947). The station also set a February two-day record with 4.89 inches ending 700 AM on the 7th, easily eclipsing the 3.21 inches on February 25-26, 1979.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 19:00:00 to 08-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Dan River flooded throughout Rockingham County closing several roads. The USGS gage at Wentworth (WENN7) crested after midday on the 7th at 28.39 feet, just below the Major flood stage of 29 feet. It was the highest stage since Hurricane Agnes in June 1972 (31.60 feet) and 2nd highest on record since 1940. According to USGS studies, the peak discharge of 40,100 cubic feet per second equates to a 50-year flood event (.02 chance annual exceedance probability or AEP).

Heavy Rain in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YADKINVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Yadkinville 6 E (YKNN7) set a daily February rainfall record of 3.91 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 7th. The previous February record was 2.53 inches on Feb. 22, 1971 (nearly complete data since 1940). The station also set a February two-day record with 5.10 inches ending 700 AM on the 7th, easily eclipsing the 3.18 inches on February 27-28, 1987.

Flood in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 14:45:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARARAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ararat River at Ararat (ARRN7) crested at 14.98 feet in the early morning of February 7th. Minor flood stage is 13 feet and Radar Road near the gage was flooded and closed along with several other roads in Surry County, according to news reports. This stage was the 2nd highest crest since 1992 and 8th highest overall since 1947, although records are not continuous before 1965.  The peak discharge of 12,100 cubic feet per second (cfs) is estimated to be near a 10-year flood event (.10 annual exceedance probability) per USGS data.

Heavy Rain in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WILKESBORO ARP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at North Wilkesboro (NWBN7) set a daily record for February 7th for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST, with 2.62 inches. The previous date record was 1.86 inches in 1951 (nearly complete data since 1922). It was also the 6th highest one-day total in the month of February. The station also set a February two-day record with 4.12 inches ending at 700 AM on the 7th, eclipsing the 3.54 inches on February 14-15, 1984.

Heavy Rain in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Eden (EDEN7) set a daily February rainfall record of 3.93 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 7th. The previous February record was 2.25 inches on Feb. 14, 1984 (complete data since 1950). The station also set a February two-day record with 4.69 inches ending at 700 AM on the 7th, eclipsing the 3.32 inches on February 25-26, 1979.

Heavy Rain in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Elkin (EKNN7) set a daily February rainfall record of 3.07 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 7th. The previous February record was 2.75 inches on Feb. 13, 1966 (complete data since 1934). The station also set a February two-day record with 3.77 inches, eclipsing the 3.20 inches on February 25-26, 1979.

Heavy Rain in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Reidsville 2 NW (REDN7) set a daily February rainfall record of 3.15 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 7th. The previous February record was 2.65 inches on Feb. 14, 1984 (complete data since 1962).

Flood in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 18:15:00 to 07-FEB-20 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Dan River at Pine Hall (NWS ID: PNHN7) crested at 27.94 feet in the early morning of February 7th. This was highest crest on record at the gage, although the continuous period of record dates back only to 2009. Still, it was was higher than the peak in either tropical storms Florence or Michael in September and October of 2018, respectively. The peak discharge of 27,900 cubic feet per second (cfs) is estimated to be above the 25-year flood event (.04 annual exceedance probability) per USGS data. A co-located automated rain gage measured nearly 4.13 inches of rain in 24-hours ending at midnight on the 7th.

Flood in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 21:45:00 to 07-FEB-20 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT COVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Oldtown Road was flooded and impassable.

Flood in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 23:32:00 to 07-FEB-20 05:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

County Line Creek overflowed and flooded Race Track Road making it impassable.

Flood in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 10:50:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATHANS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 139.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

At least 34 gravel roads were damaged by floodwaters and  number of paved roads as well. Damages were estimated at $139,000.