Very strong winds developed in areas along and near the Blue Ridge during the early evening of the 15th, and continued through the early morning hours of the 16th. A 66 mph gust was recorded at Asheville Regional Airport during the evening. However, winds likely gusted to 70-80 mph at times in other areas. Widespread damage occurred to trees and power lines, with widespread power outages reported. Some trees fell on homes, vehicles, and roads. Three injuries occurred in the Hendersonville area due to the wind: a tree fell on a mobile home in Hendersonville, injuring two occupants. Also, a utility worker was injured when high winds knocked him from the power pole he was working on.

High Wind in GREATER BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in EASTERN MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in RUTHERFORD MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in CALDWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in GREATER CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in BURKE MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in GREATER RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in POLK MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in EASTERN POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in SOUTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 16-APR-07 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official