A large upper level low centered over Illinois pushed east into the Ohio Valley with an associated cold front tracking east into a warm and unstable air mass. Surface dew points surged into the 60s into North Carolina as low level winds veered producing wind shear sufficient for severe storms. There were frequent wind gusts in excess of 50 knots, causing damage mainly to trees and small structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:45:00 to 08-APR-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were knocked down on Ayersville Road between Mayodan and Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 18:00:00 to 08-APR-10 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on Price Grange Road and Barns Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:42:00 to 08-APR-10 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A large tree brought down power lines at the intersection of Siloam Road and Ararat Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 19:20:00 to 08-APR-10 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down and blocked a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:23:00 to 08-APR-10 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: THURMOND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were brought down on Center Church Road in the State Road community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:23:00 to 08-APR-10 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: THURMOND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were brought down at the intersection of Thurmond Road and Haystack Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:27:00 to 08-APR-10 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: THURMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down on Zephyr Mountain Park Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:27:00 to 08-APR-10 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAPHILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were down and a chicken house was destroyed on Roaring Gap Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:30:00 to 08-APR-10 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was snapped by thunderstorm winds along Madison Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:35:00 to 08-APR-10 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree down was blown down by thunderstorm winds near Zephyr Road and White Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:39:00 to 08-APR-10 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Old Highway 61.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:25:00 to 08-APR-10 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATE RD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mobile home shifted on its foundation on Thurmond Road. A roof was blown off a home on Zephyr Mountain Park Road and other buildings damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-10 17:26:00 to 08-APR-10 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree and a few power lines were blown down at Mountain Park Road and North Hays Road.