A strong upper level low moved from the Midwest into the Mid Atlantic from January 2nd into the 3rd. Strong storms to isolated severe storms preceded the arrival of the low along with a broad area of 2 to 4 inches of rain along United States Highway 1 corridor, producing flooding around the Triangle region of central North Carolina. Strong sustained gradient winds were felt over much of the area, with numerous gusts of 35 to 50 miles per hour. As the low moved through the area, rain mixed with and changed to snow with several inches of snow reported across portions of the northwest and far northern Piedmont.

Winter Weather in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from one to two inches across the county.

Winter Weather in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from a trace to 1 inch across the county.

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from a trace to 1 inch across the county.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 06:16:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding was reported along Umstead Drive in between Pritchard Avenue and Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 08:27:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash flooding was reported on I-40 at exit 291.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 07:26:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKE FOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported along Highway 1 in northern Wake County.

Flash Flood in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 06:33:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported along eastbound lanes of I-40, near the Highway 751 exit. A car was stranded in the flood water at this location as well.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 08:07:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLEGE VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flash flooding was reported underneath the I-440 overpass along Western Boulevard.

Heavy Rain in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 10:37:00 to 03-JAN-22 10:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARMOUNT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall of 3.02 inches was reported near Spring Forest Road Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 06:36:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 07:30:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARALEIGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported along he entrance ramp to Western Boulevard.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 08:24:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILDERS GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash flooding was reported along I-440, just to the east of the Pool Road exit.

Winter Weather in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from half an inch to two inches across the county.

Tornado in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 07:36:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONKS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado briefly touched down around 2 miles south-southwest of Newton Grove.
It was the ground for less than one minute before dissipating. The tornado resulted in substantial roof and structural damage to two hog barns.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 07:23:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARIO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down along Johnston Pond Road.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 06:16:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding was reported along Old Mason Farm Road.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 06:16:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding was reported at Oakwood drive at Cleland Drive.

Winter Weather in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from half an inch to two inches across the county.

Winter Weather in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from one to four inches across the county.

Winter Weather in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from one to three inches across the county.

Winter Weather in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from one to two inches across the county.

Tornado in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 07:21:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUIES CREEK STWRT AR
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down two miles southwest of Coats, North Carolina.
It was the ground for about two minutes before dissipating. The tornado resulted in roof, window, and siding damage to several homes. In addition, about a dozen trees were either snapped or uprooted, at least two fences were blown over, and at least two
outbuildings or sheds were destroyed or rolled over.