A strong low pressure system over Minnesota pushed a front across our area. Very strong winds aloft set the stage for damaging wind gusts and tornadoes. Enough instability was present ahead of this front to enhance the severe threat. An area of severe thunderstorms and embedded supercells moved into the Piedmont and foothills of North Carolina late in the evening of the 26th into early on the 27th. These storms produced areas of wind damage, one downburst, and one tornado. The front stalled over the area during the day of the 27th. Another piece of upper level energy moving along the front sparked more thunderstorms and embedded supercells late in the day on the 27th. These storms produced more wind damage, one more downburst, and one additional tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 18:50:00 to 27-OCT-10 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLD HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Carlton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down by strong winds on Brown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 19:05:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OREGON HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down by strong winds. The tree brought down a power line on Route 700. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 03:30:00 to 27-OCT-10 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst with winds estimated up to 80 MPH caused damage along Compton and Bertha Wilson Roads. Numerous large trees and limbs were downed with extensive damage to several outbuildings. Two residences also sustained minor roof damage from the winds. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 14:45:00 to 27-OCT-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JERICHO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm microburst with estimated winds up to 80 MPH occurred along Oakview Loop and Fitch Road. The path was about 2 miles long with a width up to 200 yards. Numerous sheds, outbuildings, and barns were damaged by the winds. Numerous large trees and limbs were also downed, with some trees completely uprooted. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-OCT-10 22:18:00 to 26-OCT-10 22:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down around Highway 770 and 704. A fence was also damaged by falling trees. Damage amounts are estimated.

Flash Flood in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 04:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT COVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A creek was out of its banks flooding Fowler Road near the airport. Damage amounts are estimated.

Flash Flood in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 04:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GERMANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Watts Creek rose out of its banks flooding the area around Brook Cove Road and Watts Road. Damage amounts are estimated.

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 14:10:00 to 27-OCT-10 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-OCT-10 22:14:00 to 26-OCT-10 22:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUAKER GAP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down on Mountain View Church Road. It then tracked northeast increasing in strength and reaching its maximum strength and width at Flat Shoals Road. As the tornado continued to move northeast it dissipated as it passed Sizemore Road. The tornado produced a wide swath of tree damage, with the tops of many pine trees snapped off. There was some minor structural damage as well, with the roofs of a few barns blown off and thrown a couple hundred feet. A car port also collapsed crushing a car. Damage amounts are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 19:30:00 to 27-OCT-10 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: INTELLIGENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

River Road and Belton Road were closed due to flooding. Damage amounts are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 19:50:00 to 27-OCT-10 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUFFIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains caused flooding of Quick Road. Damage amounts are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 21:19:00 to 27-OCT-10 23:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNRINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wolf Island Road was flooded and closed by Wolf Island Creek. Damage amounts are estimated.

Tornado in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 18:05:00 to 27-OCT-10 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 710.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near Kennsington Avenue and then tracked northeast to Spainhour Road. In all 62 homes were damaged. Most of the damage was in the Forest Oaks, Forest Hills, Forest Glen, Arlington, and Chelsea Ridge neighborhoods. Several large oak trees were uprooted, roofs were partially torn off, and a few garage doors were blown in. Near Spainhour Road a large wooden shed was flipped onto its roof, and several trees were snapped off at their base. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 02:36:00 to 27-OCT-10 02:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLISBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds caused a tree to be blown down on Williams Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 02:40:00 to 27-OCT-10 02:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: INTELLIGENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down by strong winds on Bald Hill Loop Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 02:59:00 to 27-OCT-10 02:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: OREGON HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Worsham Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 14:52:00 to 27-OCT-10 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEASBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Ridgeville Road by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 14:15:00 to 27-OCT-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on NC Highway 150 near Williamsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 14:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Monroeton Road by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 13:55:00 to 27-OCT-10 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Church Street Extension by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-10 18:35:00 to 27-OCT-10 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Local Road by Thunderstorm winds.