A piedmont surface trough and approaching upper level shortwave produced numerous showers and thunderstorms in a warm moist unstable atmosphere across central North Carolina. Many of these thunderstorms became severe and produced heavy rain, damaging winds, and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 12:45:00 to 05-AUG-09 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One tree was reported down on a power line at Brinn Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:50:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIMAX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were reported down at the intersection of North Carolina Highway 62 and Racine Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 18:45:00 to 05-AUG-09 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down across Renee Ford Road, near the Locus area.

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

One tree was reported down in the intersection of Horne-Town Road and Lower White Store Road.

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

One tree was reported down across Prison Camp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 19:15:00 to 05-AUG-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT GILEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down near the intersection of South Wadesboro Boulevard and 1st Street.

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

One tree was reported down at the intersection of Sunset Drive and North Carolina Highways 24 and 27.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 14:00:00 to 05-AUG-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLEY HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees were reported down on North Carolina Highway 211 in Ashley Heights, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 12:54:00 to 05-AUG-09 12:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down in and around the city of Sanford, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 14:20:00 to 05-AUG-09 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: VASS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was reported down across Vass Carthage Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 14:00:00 to 05-AUG-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One large tree was reported down across Rose Ridge Road and Hoffman Road.

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 14:35:00 to 05-AUG-09 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail was reported near exit 77 on Interstate Highway 95.

Hail in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:40:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERRING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported along United States Highway 421, near Farm Tree Lane.

Hail in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:32:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of Lindy Road and Oak Grove Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 14:11:00 to 05-AUG-09 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down across Old Wire Road, near Red Springs Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:29:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down along East Darden Road, near North Carolina Highway 403.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:18:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLINT HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several Trees were reported down across Earnhardt Road and Caraway Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:22:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: STALEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several Trees were reported down across Claude Holden Drive, near United States Highway 220.

Hail in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:29:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported at Laura Court, near Shaw Street.

Hail in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 19:27:00 to 05-AUG-09 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Penny sized hail was reported in downtown Lilesville, North Carolina.

Hail in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 13:15:00 to 05-AUG-09 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORINTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of North Carolina Highway 42 and Christian Chapel Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 12:59:00 to 05-AUG-09 12:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was reported down on a power line inside the city limits of Sanford, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 12:48:00 to 05-AUG-09 12:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down across Lower River Road, near Moncure, North Carolina.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 14:05:00 to 05-AUG-09 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS XRDS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny to nickel sized hail was reported at the intersection of Old Stage Road and Rock Service Station Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 14:30:00 to 05-AUG-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were reported down just to the southwest of Lillington, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:30:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVEL CROSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Power lines were reported down on Quail Hollow Drive, Racine Road, and Providence Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 19:50:00 to 05-AUG-09 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT GILEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees and power lines were reported in the Mt. Gilead area.

Hail in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 14:53:00 to 05-AUG-09 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEMON SPGS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 13:48:00 to 05-AUG-09 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIPLING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Penny size hail was reported on Wilburn Road, near United States Highway 401.