A strong upper level trough of low pressure moved across the Mid-Atlantic region during the afternoon and evening. Large scale lift in advance of this feature tapped into deep moisture to produce numerous severe thunderstorms in northwest and north central North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:00:00 to 13-JUL-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAPHILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds in Traphill.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:20:00 to 13-JUL-10 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERGUSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.60K
Reported by: Post Office

Several trees were blown down along Route 268 between Ferguson and West Kerr Scott Reservoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:32:00 to 13-JUL-10 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: RONDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was knocked down by thunderstorm winds along Macedonia Church Road off of Highway 268. Several small tree limbs were also snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:35:00 to 13-JUL-10 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RONDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds knocked down one tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:37:00 to 13-JUL-10 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: COPELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: County Official

Two trees were blown down on Rockford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:46:00 to 13-JUL-10 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Joe Layne Mill Road, just off of Highway 268.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:30:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Highway 52 at the Pilot Mountain State Park exit.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:46:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down on Boone Trail off of Highway 16.

Hail in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:55:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WILKESBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:55:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GERMANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was knocked down by thunderstorm winds on South Friendship Road.

Hail in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:57:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WILKESBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:58:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WILKESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds caused a three foot diameter oak tree to split in half. Large limbs also fell, one of which fell on a garage and damaging a Ford Explorer. This event occurred
across the street from the North Wilkesboro Fire Department.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 17:09:00 to 13-JUL-10 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT COVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down on Highway 311 at the Olympic Family Restaurant.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 17:41:00 to 13-JUL-10 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was knocked down by thunderstorm winds on Mountain View Church Road.

Lightning in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 21:00:00 to 13-JUL-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JERICHO
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: County Official

Fire, caused by a lightning strike, caused the total loss of a building.