A weak cold front and a potent upper level trough moved into an unstable airmass over central North Carolina during the evening of August 10th. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed and some of them became severe. There were numerous reports of downed trees and up to quarter size hail. Torrential rains also caused flash flooding in Cumberland and Sampson counties during the early morning hours of August 11th.

Hail in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 15:43:00 to 10-AUG-08 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTAMAHAW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Three separate farmers in northwestern Alamance County reported significant tobacco crop damage due to penny size hail, including 40 acres and and 25 acres destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 16:15:00 to 10-AUG-08 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNEADS GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on Highway 501 north of Laurinburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 18:08:00 to 10-AUG-08 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down onto Vicksboro Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 17:25:00 to 10-AUG-08 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was knocked down onto West Lyon Station Road. In addition, large limbs were downed along NC Highway 56.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 18:08:00 to 10-AUG-08 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIRLIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A barn roof was blown off by straight line winds at Owl Drive. In addition, a tree was blown down on Highway 4, just to the east of Owl Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 18:45:00 to 10-AUG-08 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a house seven miles southwest of Newton Grove.

Hail in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 19:12:00 to 10-AUG-08 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTHAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 19:20:00 to 10-AUG-08 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power poles were blown down near Highway 117 and South George Street. The roof to the Pathway Ministries building was also damaged. Several trees were downed across Goldsboro as well.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-08 01:50:00 to 11-AUG-08 02:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVER CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rain resulted in several roads being flooded in Fayetteville. Some roads reportedly were covered by two to three feet of water. Some of the roads that were closed include Santa Fe Drive, portions of Bragg Boulevard, and Carson Drive. A COCORAHS observer reported 1.46 inches of rain in a 20 minute period.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 20:45:00 to 10-AUG-08 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORINTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Vick Road just northwest of Nashville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 16:39:00 to 10-AUG-08 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on Amos Bridges Road north of Sanford.

Hail in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 16:39:00 to 10-AUG-08 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOVALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-08 03:00:00 to 11-AUG-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High House Road and Halltown Road was closed in central Sampson County due to torrential rain and flash flooding.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 17:05:00 to 10-AUG-08 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUAIL ROOST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported near Moores Mill Road and Highway 501. Just to the southwest, quarter size hail was reported at Bahama Road and Country Knoll Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 17:10:00 to 10-AUG-08 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAHAMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees onto Bahama Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-08 17:19:00 to 10-AUG-08 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds downed trees on North Plummer Avenue in Middleburg.