Several bands of strong to severe thunderstorms developed across central North Carolina as a a shortwave trough moved across the region. The severe threat quickly
transformed from a hail threat early in the event to a damaging wind episode as shortwave mid-level kinematics increased over the area.

Hail in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 12:54:00 to 27-JUL-09 12:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WADESBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported along US Highway 74 at the KFC.

Hail in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 13:30:00 to 27-JUL-09 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WADESBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported at the Wadesboro Police Department.

Hail in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 14:00:00 to 27-JUL-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWARAE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 14:07:00 to 27-JUL-09 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported at Exit 22 on Interstate 85.

Hail in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 14:10:00 to 27-JUL-09 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAMWAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 15-501.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 15:15:00 to 27-JUL-09 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 15:15:00 to 27-JUL-09 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down along NC Highway 42 and Hill Top Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 15:50:00 to 27-JUL-09 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKMAN XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Highway 701 near Strickland Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 16:05:00 to 27-JUL-09 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOWERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Highway 39 and Napoleon Road.

Hail in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 16:23:00 to 27-JUL-09 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported at the 911 center in Warrenton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 19:50:00 to 27-JUL-09 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELDORADO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down and blocking roads around Badin Lake.

Hail in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 13:03:00 to 27-JUL-09 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 23:10:00 to 27-JUL-09 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Haileys Ferry Road and Wall Road in Lilesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 19:20:00 to 27-JUL-09 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along Highway 52 from just north of Albemarle to near New London. One tree fell onto a house jus north of Albemarle. Damage unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 20:03:00 to 27-JUL-09 20:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: PISGAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were blown down near Pisgah.

Hail in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 13:24:00 to 27-JUL-09 13:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH FALLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail was reported along Highway 22 near High Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 15:25:00 to 27-JUL-09 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Downed trees were blocking Ross Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 15:30:00 to 27-JUL-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND
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 Stony Point Road and Lakewood Drive.

Lightning in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 15:45:00 to 27-JUL-09 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Child struck by lightning in Bentonville. Injuries unknown but not considered to be serious.

Flash Flood in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 21:15:00 to 27-JUL-09 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED CROSS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding reported along Ridgecrest Road.

Flash Flood in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 21:15:00 to 27-JUL-09 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALESTINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported on Carter Road near Highway 52.

Flash Flood in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 21:45:00 to 27-JUL-09 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBEMARLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding resulted in several road closures within the Albemarle city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 22:04:00 to 27-JUL-09 22:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down on Loves Chapel Road in Stanfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 15:40:00 to 27-JUL-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Roof blown off of a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 16:35:00 to 27-JUL-09 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 15:25:00 to 27-JUL-09 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees were blown down along Old Stage Road, Panther Lake Road and Eddie Howard Road. One tree fell onto a car along Old Stage Road.

Lightning in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-09 21:30:00 to 27-JUL-09 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBEMARLE
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning resulted in several house fires from Albemarle to New London. The entire town of Albermarle was without power.