An approaching mid level trough and attendant cold front allowed warm moist air to filter into the region. Scattered showers developed across the foothills in the vicinity of a lee side trough, and moved eastward and across central North Carolina. Some of these storms became severe and produced numerous reports of damaging winds and one report of penny hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:50:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUSTICE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Lettuce Hall Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:50:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUSTICE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down across Duke Memorial Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:45:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIOTT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down at the intersection New Hope Church Road and Rowan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:00:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down across Old Route 75.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:05:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down in the town of Oxford, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:30:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISBURG FRNKLN ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on a car at United States Highway 401 and Bennett Perry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:30:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLERBE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported blown down on Haywood Cemetery Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:30:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down across Franklin County, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 18:20:00 to 11-AUG-09 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRINKLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down across North Carolina Highway 4.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 16:27:00 to 11-AUG-09 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: DODSONS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down across Dobsons Crossroads at Dairyland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:15:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down across Granville County.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:14:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down across Interstate 85, between mile markers 214 and 215.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 18:47:00 to 11-AUG-09 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWSON XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Old Highway 125 at Dawson Elementary School.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 19:10:00 to 11-AUG-09 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINKNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down across Pinkney Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:45:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down in the town of Bunn, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:18:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYLEAF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree was reported down on Pembridge Lane at Long Acre Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:09:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ENERGY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Brassfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 17:09:00 to 11-AUG-09 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Pine Town Road.

Flash Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 19:55:00 to 11-AUG-09 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPIVEYS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several road were reported flooded in northern Sampson County, including United States Highway 421, five miles west of spivey's corner. Up to 12 to 18 inches of water covered the highway.

Hail in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 18:02:00 to 11-AUG-09 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTALIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 16:08:00 to 11-AUG-09 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKHORN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Twelve inch diameter tree was reported down on Yarborough Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 16:25:00 to 11-AUG-09 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROXBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down across Person County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-09 16:20:00 to 11-AUG-09 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUMAN CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was reported down on a mobile home on New Hope Church Road.