Surry storm history

Consistent rainfall over several days saturated the ground, allowing for a strong wind to knock down a tree onto a mobile home, causing significant damage to the structure and killing one occupant who was in his bedroom.

An 85 year old man died after he fell outside of his home and was exposed to cold weather for an unknown period of time. Temperatures on the morning of January 9th were near 10 degrees.

A 37-year-old female was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Riverside Drive in Mount Airy when one vehicle lost control because of slick road conditions, crossed the centerline and struck an on-coming vehicle. Four others were injured in the accident.

A 68-year-old female was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Poplar Springs Road in Elkin when slick road conditions caused the vehicle to lose control and strike a tree. Another occupant of the vehicle was injured.

High winds blew an oak tree down in the immediate path of a motorist in the 1400 block of Prison Camp Road near New Hope. There was not time for the driver to react and stop, an accident occurred, and the driver died. The winds also brought down two trees across Cross Creek Drive…

Snow broke out across the county late Thursday evening and continued through the day Friday. It mixed with sleet, rain and freezing rain during the day Friday when warmer air moved in aloft. The precipitation ended as snow showers Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of 5 to …

Carson Street in Pilot Mountain, NC is was observed flooded around 1 foot deep as runoff from heavy rain overflowed a drainage ditch across the roadway, making the road impassible to traffic. The road was reopened to traffic after the water receded.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Siloam Road and Turkey Ford Road and one power line about one mile southeast of Dobson.

Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees with one on along Robin Road and the other near the intersection of Hamburg Street and Welcome Baptist Church Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of East Pine Street and Slate Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Epperson Church Road and Banks Valley Lane.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree that fell on a power line near the intersection of Boulder Road and Lovers Lane.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Jenkinstown Road and Crest Rock Trail.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree that fell on to a power line along North Carolina Route 268 just east with the intersection of Joe Layne Mill Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Westfield Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of US Route 52 Bypass and Rockford Street.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Old US Route 52 South and Farm Way.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on to the intersection of Hauser Road and Caudle Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees with one along Beach Road and the other at the intersection of Cockerham Road and West Mount Herman Church Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Interstate 77 and US Route 21 Bypass.

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds near Mount Airy, with a couple falling on power lines.

A couple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds near Key Road.

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Woodville Road and Caterpillar Trail.

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds across the intersection of Kapps Mill Road and David Barker Road.

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds, blocking the road near the intersection of Brindle Road and Caves Mill Road.

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Waterford Way and Cody Trail.

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds across Rockford Road, blocking both lanes.

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Massey Road and Saint Marie Trail.

A couple of trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Hardy Road.

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees, including one near the intersection of Hauser Road and Caudle Road, another near the intersection of Hauser Road and Hicks Farm Trail, and another on Horne Creek Farm Road.

Dime to quarter sized hail was observed in Dobson, and lasted for 10 to 15 minutes.

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down near the intersection of Cadle Ford Road and Red Brush Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down near the intersection of Old Route 601 and Perry Taylor Road. Damage values are estimated.

High winds blew down several trees across the county.

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple power lines near the intersection of City View Drive and Hidden Hill Trail.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree along Hattie Lane.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree along the 2700 block of East Pine Street.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree on to Old Westfield Road.

Two trees were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around the town of Mount Airy.

A tenth of an inch of ice was reported in Mount Airy. Over 1200 customers were reported without power by noon of February 14. Key Impacts: power outages.

Between three and six inches of snow fell across Surry County from January 10 through January 11. The highest amount of six inches was reported in Mount Airy. Key Impacts: power outages, vehicle accidents.

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Park Drive near its intersection with Carter Street. Damage values are estimated.

The combination of strong winds and wet soils allowed for trees to be brought down within the county. Trees were reported down near Ararat, Pilot Mountain, Mt. Airy and in Dobson. Damage values are estimated.

The combination of estimated winds gusts to 40 mph and wet soils allowed for trees to be blown down near Ararat, Woodville, Flat Rock, State Road, Dobson, Low Gap, Mount Airy, Bottom, Pine Ridge, and Pilot Mountain. In total, thirteen trees were reported blown down. Damage values…

High winds blew down at least a dozen trees across the county with one of them falling on to a power line. Several roads were blocked from these downed trees, including the intersection of U.S. Highway 52 North and South Key Street in Pilot Mountain.

Over 100 trees and power lines were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene, and dozens of roads were blocked. Over 19,000 customers were reported without power during the peak of the high winds during late Friday morning and early Friday afternoon.

A tree and a couple power lines were downed near the intersection of Riverside Drive and Jackson Road.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Galax Trail near Twelve Oaks Nursing Home, and blocked both lanes of the road.