On the afternoon and evening of September 14th, tropical moisture streamed north ahead of the remnants of Humberto. The environment over Central North Carolina became supportive for tornado development as a surface boundary stalled across the area.

Tornado in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 17:15:00 to 14-SEP-07 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tornado touch downed at Clayton Middle School on Guy Road. A second tornado touched down from the same thunderstorm near the Jordan community.

Tornado in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 18:25:00 to 14-SEP-07 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARNER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a brief touch down of a tornado with debris just south of Garner near Lake Benson.

Tornado in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 13:36:00 to 14-SEP-07 13:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMMONS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A weak brief tornado touched down damaging several homes along Peace Haven Street. The tornado ripped the siding off several homes and also knocked down several trees.

Tornado in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 15:23:00 to 14-SEP-07 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tornado touchdown on HWY 52 northwest of Thomasville.

Tornado in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 17:50:00 to 14-SEP-07 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tornado and multiple trees down on Stephenson Road.

Tornado in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 15:23:00 to 14-SEP-07 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tornado touchdown on HWY 52 northwest of Thomasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 18:15:00 to 14-SEP-07 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VARINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported a tree and limbs suspended on power lines on Academy Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 18:15:00 to 14-SEP-07 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VARINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a tree down across Vance Street inside the city limits.

Tornado in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 17:44:00 to 14-SEP-07 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMIT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a report of a brief tornado touchdown near the Jordan community.

Tornado in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 17:10:00 to 14-SEP-07 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILLINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a brief tornado touchdown in the River Bluff Development on South River Road. Numerous trees were blown down in the area. The tornado touched down again briefly at 620 pm just northeast of Lillington.

Funnel Cloud in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 14:30:00 to 14-SEP-07 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A funnel cloud was reported by he public at Highway 150 and Union Grove Road near Oak Ridge.

Funnel Cloud in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 17:00:00 to 14-SEP-07 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous funnel clouds were reported along Highway 42.

Funnel Cloud in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 17:20:00 to 14-SEP-07 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILLINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous funnel clouds were reported northeast of Lillington.

Funnel Cloud in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 18:10:00 to 14-SEP-07 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of funnel clouds were reported by the public near Coats Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 18:13:00 to 14-SEP-07 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: VARINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Widespread tree damage was reported on Old Hunneycut Road, Purfoy Road and Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 18:50:00 to 14-SEP-07 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGIER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down in the town if Ainger.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 18:56:00 to 14-SEP-07 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down on State Route 96 and Old Beulah Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 18:15:00 to 14-SEP-07 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VARINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree fell onto the roof of a nursing home near the Five Points area causing significant damage. All of the residents had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 20:00:00 to 14-SEP-07 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Market Street was closed due to flooding of a railroad underpass by several feet of water.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 21:45:00 to 14-SEP-07 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that a portion of Interstate 95 was flooded and closed with cars several submerged. Several water rescues were conducted by the local fire department.

Flash Flood in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 21:00:00 to 14-SEP-07 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOUT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were closed due to flash flooding including Highway 24 in the western portion of the county.

Lightning in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-07 17:55:00 to 14-SEP-07 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported a barn fire caused by lightning north of Clayton.