A moist and unstable air mass ahead of cold front, along with an strong upper disturbance, contributed to the development of organized thunderstorms on August 5th. A line of thunderstorms developed along the Blue Ridge, and pushed east into the Piedmont of North Carolina during the afternoon and evening. The storms mainly produced damaging winds, resulting in downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:20:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on E Manor Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:24:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:25:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Kapps Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:28:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRICKET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Sunset Orchard Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:40:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAPHILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Traphill Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:45:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An 80 foot tree was uprooted and down across a driveway near Airport Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:47:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:48:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Kite Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:50:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRICKET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down.

Hail in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 13:13:00 to 05-AUG-09 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TODD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 13:11:00 to 05-AUG-09 13:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Pounding Mill Road, near Warrensville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:10:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 16/18.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:18:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Fish Dam Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:23:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Green Acres Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:25:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Pads Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:50:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WILKESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Damascus Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:53:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRICKET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Cricket Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:54:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Dixie Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:54:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINGMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Mathis Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:55:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERGUSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:55:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Pleasant Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:30:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Dobbins Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 18:10:00 to 05-AUG-09 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Berry Hill Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 18:38:00 to 05-AUG-09 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 18:55:00 to 05-AUG-09 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESTELLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Longs Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:15:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed in the Hamptonville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:19:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATE RD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:20:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:10:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on NC Route 268.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:10:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Limbs were blown down by estimated 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:10:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across Jonesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:10:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down on a home along Haynes Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:12:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on CC Camp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:15:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKIN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Fremont Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:55:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: THURMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on S. Center Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:57:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRICKET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Prospect Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:00:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROARING RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Ruritan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:03:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKES CO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Winkler Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:05:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Hamlin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:08:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on NC Route 268.