A stationary surface frontal boundary was draped near the North Carolina-South Carolina border during the morning. A self-sustaining cluster of super-cellular thunderstorms, with a history of severe hail and damaging winds, moved into the area from the west and then off the coast before noon.

Hail in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 07:49:00 to 11-MAY-09 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUMBERTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of pennies was reported at NC Highway 41 and U.S. 74.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 08:27:00 to 11-MAY-09 08:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHADBOURN
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a wind gust to 59 mph.

Hail in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 08:43:00 to 11-MAY-09 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail up to the size of pennies was reported on U.S. 701 Bypass, just north of Whiteville.

Hail in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 09:17:00 to 11-MAY-09 09:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANVALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported. The hail lasted for about 20 seconds.

Hail in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 09:25:00 to 11-MAY-09 09:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINNABOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported on the Town Creek Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 07:58:00 to 11-MAY-09 08:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLENTON
Magnitude: 109.00 EG
Property damage: 813.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A super-cell thunderstorm with damaging winds accelerated as it moved across Robeson County. Numerous trees and power lines were down and there was considerable structural damage. A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded that a wet microburst produced a swath of damaging straight-line winds up to 125 mph. The microburst damage began near the intersection of Wilton Drive and Gem Road. Several trees were uprooted or snapped off and minor to moderate damage was observed to roof shingles and to siding. Significant damage was observed to the east of NC Highway 72. Numerous large trees were snapped off or uprooted along NC Highway 72 and significant structural damage occurred to approximately 8 homes on Sadie Drive. One of these homes was completely destroyed and another lost its entire roof. Several sheds and outbuildings were destroyed in this area. One adult woman suffered broken bones. The damage had a maximum path width of 350 yards and a path length of 2.25 miles. The Robeson County Emergency Manager estimated the damage at $813,000.00.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 07:24:00 to 11-MAY-09 07:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAEMON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 07:25:00 to 11-MAY-09 07:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAEMON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down near the intersection of Sampson Road and Midway Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 07:35:00 to 11-MAY-09 07:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAXTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down along NC Highway 83. Hail of unknown size was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 07:40:00 to 11-MAY-09 07:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYNHAM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees reported down along U.S. Highway 301.

Hail in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 09:44:00 to 11-MAY-09 09:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEA BREEZE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of nickels was reported on Player Way. The hail covered the ground.

Hail in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-09 09:39:00 to 11-MAY-09 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEA BREEZE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along Red Lighthouse Lane.