Widespread thunderstorms developed during peak heating as an upper level low transverse east across central North Carolina. The storms produced widespread thunderstorm wind damage and a few reports of large hail. As the severe event winded down, areas began to experience flash flooding from training thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 19:43:00 to 08-JUL-08 19:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down across Brack Penny Road near NC-Highway 50 and 42.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 20:00:00 to 08-JUL-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR OAKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down along US-Highway 301 near Parkertown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 20:20:00 to 08-JUL-08 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down just northwest of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 22:42:00 to 08-JUL-08 22:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEE DEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down at the intersection of CC Camp Road and Pee Dee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 13:56:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RWI)ROCKY MT WILSON
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KRWI ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 59kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:47:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSBORNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down at the intersection of Airport Road and Ghio Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:54:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLREDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blocking traffic in the northbound lane of NC Highway 134.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:55:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINKSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down onto a house near NC-Highway 109.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:56:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: OKEEWEMEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto power-lines on Floyd Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 19:44:00 to 08-JUL-08 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 58 mph wind gust at the intersection of Holland Church Road and Feldmen Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:33:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A home on Forest Hills Drive sustained roof damage when a tree fell onto the house.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 09-JUL-08 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down across central western portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 01:32:00 to 09-JUL-08 01:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down on the Uwharrie Golf Course.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:07:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GARDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down in Pleasant Garden. One of the trees fell down onto Liberty Road, near Woody Mills Road and US Highway 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:15:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across NC-Highway 211 in Eagle Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:15:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several tree was blown down in Robbins, some of which fell onto power-lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILK HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power-lines were blown down across White Smith Road near US Highway 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:25:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down at the intersection of NC-Highway 902 and Sandy Branch Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:33:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINA VISTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power-lines were blown down in Pinehurst.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:42:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on St. Andrews Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:54:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYNUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was blown down on Lamont Norwood Road near Rockwood Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:56:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEMON SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees blown down along Douglas Farm Road and John Godfrey Road.
Another tree was blown down onto a home on Sheriff Watson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 19:11:00 to 08-JUL-08 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAGRAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across Old Wire Road.

Flash Flood in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINKSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lockhart Road was closed due to high flood waters.

Flash Flood in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 00:30:00 to 09-JUL-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAVELTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported two to three feet of standing water on US Highway 74, near Fox Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 12:10:00 to 08-JUL-08 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees blown down on Edwin Robinson Road.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 20:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported one foot of flood water over Main Street inside the Hope Mills city limits.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 20:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FAY)GRANNIS FLD FAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported two feet of water over the southbound lanes of US Highway 301 near the Fayetteville Regional Airport.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 20:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood waters have risen into two homes near Hope Mills Road.

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 12:00:00 to 08-JUL-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROXBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 12:45:00 to 08-JUL-08 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULLOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire Department was called out to remove one tree from Herbert Faucette Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 13:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAILEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Camp Charles Road and Perry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 13:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Mill Pond Road and NC Highway 58.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 13:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Highway 264 ALT and Jefferson.

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 12:40:00 to 08-JUL-08 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 14:13:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORTCHES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny-size hail was reported near Interstate 95 near Dortches.

Hail in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter-size hail was reported along a stretch of Highway 52 from northwest of Norwood to Price Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 13:40:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down across Aurelian Springs Road, near NC Highway 125.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 16:22:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in the Norwood area.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:13:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBEMARLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down at the intersection of Aquadale and Morgan Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:40:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEAGROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:40:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO SOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Liberty Street. Another tree was blown along Route 42 at Dublin.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:40:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees were blown down at the intersection of Larry Parsons Road and Clayton Carriker Road.

Hail in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:00:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANSONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny-size hail was reported along US Highway 52 in Ansonville.

Hail in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 18:48:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEMON SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 19:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHALYBEATE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two reports of penny to nickel-size hail near US Higway 401 and near the intersection of Chalybeate Springs Road and LaFayette Road.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 19:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FUQUAY SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:45:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSBORNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down at the intersection of Battley Dairy Road and Hatcher Road. Another tree was blown down near the intersection of Ghio and Airport Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 17:04:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in the Richfield area.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 21:00:00 to 08-JUL-08 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FAYETTEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood waters from Cross Creek has caused one to two feet of standing water onto Ray Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-08 14:05:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down all throughout the county.