An unseasonably strong amplifying upper level trough and attendant surface cold front moved east across the area during the afternoon. As the storms moved east off the higher terrain, they strengthened as the encountered moderate instability in place east of the mountains, producing widespread thunderstorm wind damage from the Triad to the Triangle. Hail ranging from quarter to golf ball size hail was reported, along with localized flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 21:51:00 to 14-AUG-11 21:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down at the intersection of NC Highway 50 and NC Highway 201.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 22:01:00 to 14-AUG-11 22:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down along NC Highway 210.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:40:00 to 14-AUG-11 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Royal Avenue, James Street, Spence Avenue, and 10th Place were closed due to flooding.

Lightning in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 22:15:00 to 14-AUG-11 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FENIX
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck struck a two-story home and the proceeded to burn through the roof.

Hail in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 17:30:00 to 14-AUG-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOBACCOVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 17:45:00 to 14-AUG-11 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 18:02:00 to 14-AUG-11 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 18 inch in diameter tree was blown down on Davis Road near Creason Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 19:05:00 to 14-AUG-11 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTON VIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees were blown down on Thomasville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:05:00 to 14-AUG-11 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITSETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Approximate 20 feet tall and 4 feet wide tree snapped in half along NC Highway 62.

Hail in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:08:00 to 14-AUG-11 20:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:30:00 to 14-AUG-11 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Siler City with two reports of fallen trees on homes. No information was available.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:35:00 to 14-AUG-11 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAXAPAHAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:35:00 to 14-AUG-11 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Top half of 12 inch diameter tree was snapped off near the intersection of NC Highway 87 and Mt. Hermon Rock Creek Road.

Hail in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:40:00 to 14-AUG-11 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:50:00 to 14-AUG-11 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree 22 inch in diameter was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 21:10:00 to 14-AUG-11 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree fell onto a house. No damage information was available.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:55:00 to 14-AUG-11 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 21:13:00 to 14-AUG-11 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: APEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown along a swath extending from Apex to west Raleigh, including down trees on N. Salem Street, Cary Parkway, Old Apex Road, West Skyhawk Drive, and  Harrison Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 21:39:00 to 14-AUG-11 21:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Franklinton.

Hail in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:05:00 to 14-AUG-11 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAXAPAHAW
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Flash Flood in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-AUG-11 20:00:00 to 14-AUG-11 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets in downtown Goldsboro were flooded, including Herman and Ash Streets.