A few surface boundaries, from upstream thunderstorms over Virginia and the North Carolina Foothills during the afternoon and evening on the 13th of July, converged upon and focused thunderstorm development over central North Carolina, as they settled generally southward throughout the morning through evening hours on the 14th. Damaging wind gusts and flash flooding resulted from a combination of slow-moving showers and thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 16:44:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN POND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The North Carolina Department of Transportation was dispatched to clear a downed tree, blocking the northbound lane near the 15600 block of Hamlet Rd.

Flash Flood in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 05:45:00 to 14-JUL-23 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several feet of water was reported over the roadway near the intersection of Chatham Church Rd and Johnny Shaw Rd. The road was impassable.

Flash Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 11:00:00 to 14-JUL-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous streets in the town of Clinton were flooded out and impassable, including portions of Underwood St, Butler Ave, and West Faison St.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 11:37:00 to 14-JUL-23 11:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: INGOLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down in southern Sampson County, including at the intersection of Edmond Matthis Rd and Moores Bridge Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 14:42:00 to 14-JUL-23 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAMWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees and powerlines were reported down near the intersection of Center Church Rd and Jefferson Davis Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 16:28:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: OHIO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Ghio Rd and Hamlet Rd.

Flash Flood in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 05:45:00 to 14-JUL-23 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several feet of water was over the road near the intersection of Rosser Rd and Henry Oldham Rd. The road was impassable.

Flash Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 09:50:00 to 14-JUL-23 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Portions of Straw Pond School Rd near Dairy Rd were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 06:00:00 to 14-JUL-23 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRISSOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The roadway was closed near the intersection of Rodinson Ln and Woodland Church Rd due to high water.

Flash Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 09:50:00 to 14-JUL-23 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Portions of the North Salemburg highway near US Highway 421 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUL-23 06:00:00 to 14-JUL-23 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURNELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Water was covering the bridge with debris in the roadway near the intersection of Mangum Dairy Rd and Brayer Hill Path.