A slow moving cold front dropped south and into central North Carolina on May 28th. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the front across southern portions Virginia during the afternoon. Outflow from these showers and thunderstorms propagated southward and combined with convective outflows from convection that developed across portions of the foothills and mountains of North Carolina to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms. Some of these stomrs produced damaging wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:35:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was reported down near the intersection of Massey Chapel and Fayetteville Road. Power was also out at this location after the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:25:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUCKLEBERRY SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power line was reported downed on Cole Mill Road near Kimball Drive.
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Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:34:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRELLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down on Jones Ferry Road in North Chatham County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 19:56:00 to 28-MAY-10 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Cotten Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 19:51:00 to 28-MAY-10 19:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMNOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down near 400 South Plank Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:00:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down at 7800 Massey Chapel Road.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:17:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CULLERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported in Southern Wake County.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 23:45:00 to 29-MAY-10 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOWERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Little Divine Road and North Carolina Highway 96 and at Old Beulah Road and North Carolina Highway 96. Both roads were impassable.

Lightning in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:00:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUCKLEBERRY SPG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike caused an electrical failure at a pump station near Durham, North Carolina. The electrical failure allowed 18,000 gallons of sewage to spill into the Eno River.

Lightning in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 20:50:00 to 28-MAY-10 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRISSOM
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A two-story log cabin burned down on Lake Hart Trail in Brassfield, NC. A lightning strike caused the fire. Firefighters took seven hours to put out the blaze and used 200,000 gallons of water.

Hail in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:00:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBOROUGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported at 3719 United States Highway 70 near Hillsborough, NC.

Hail in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:18:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBOROUGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported near Hillsborough, NC.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 18:05:00 to 28-MAY-10 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBEMARLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down at Valley Dr and North Carolina Highway 24 and 27 east of Albemarle, NC.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 18:30:00 to 28-MAY-10 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down at Marty Lane and Lewisville-Clemmons Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 18:44:00 to 28-MAY-10 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMMONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down in the road at the intersection of Kinnamon Road and Bluebonnet Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 20:06:00 to 28-MAY-10 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on power lines in the 1600 block of Goldston Carbonton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 18:00:00 to 28-MAY-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree limbs were reported downed and hanging on power lines near the intersection of Kinney Road and Kinway Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:35:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down at Cheek Road and Hardee Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:37:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down at 1100 Taylor Street in Durham, NC.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:37:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down at 500 North Hyde Park Avenue in Durham, NC.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:06:00 to 28-MAY-10 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were reported down throughout the county, with the great concentration across Hillsborough, NC. A housing development off Rhonda Road in Hillsborough, NC had damage to numerous cars and homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 19:37:00 to 28-MAY-10 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAMWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down on Blackstone Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 17:59:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were reported down on Indian Mount Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 18:43:00 to 28-MAY-10 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAEFORD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were reported down in the intersection of Phillipi Church Road and Club Pond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 17:50:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down just northwest of Norwood, NC.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 17:30:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PFAFFTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported blown down onto a car near the intersection of Robinhood Road and Speaks Farm Road.

Flash Flood in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 21:40:00 to 28-MAY-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUCKLEBERRY SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding was reported throughout the city of Durham, NC, including roads closed, water coming up through manhole covers and trash cans floating in the street. Some roads which were reported to be flooded included; the intersection of Neal road and Wildberry Lane, the intersection of United States Highway 15/501 and Hillsborough Road, Hillandale Road and Carver Road. In addition, cars were reported to be floating near I-85 and the Durham freeway, Hillandale Road and Carver Road, and Morreene Steet. Flooding also collapsed a roof at an apartment complex off of Crest Street.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 22:00:00 to 29-MAY-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding was reported on Barber Mill Road at Government Road, and along Polenta Road at McLemore Road and Indian Camp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 17:12:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADESBORO JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on a house on North Carolina Highway 145 and several trees were in the road along Highway 145 at Cason Oldsfield Road. Numerous trees were also reported down between Southwest Morven and North Lilesville.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 18:30:00 to 28-MAY-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMMONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported at several locations in Clemmons, NC, including Lewisville Clemmons Road. In addition, a vehicle was reported to be under water at the intersection of Stadium Drive and Brookland Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 22:31:00 to 28-MAY-10 22:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down at the intersection of Moore Road and Cleveland Road.