Intense heating coupled with a moist air mass to support strong to severe convection.
The strongest storms were focused along a pre-frontal trough and in advance of an upper level disturbance.  Widespread wind damage was reported across western and central portions of the Piedmont. Additionally, heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches resulted in flash flooding within urban areas in the Piedmont Triad.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 14:22:00 to 28-JUN-11 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Multiple trees were blown down near Marthas Chapel Road and Farrington Point Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 14:51:00 to 28-JUN-11 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three down trees were partially blocking OKelly Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 15:23:00 to 28-JUN-11 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONSAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven to ten trees were blown down near Old US 1 and Issac Drive. A nearby fence was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 15:36:00 to 28-JUN-11 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORINTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 15:56:00 to 28-JUN-11 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAMWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees were blown down near Knottwood Drive and near the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 15-501.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 16:53:00 to 28-JUN-11 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power-lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 16:57:00 to 28-JUN-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDERSON CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down along the swath, including down trees along Powell Farm Road, Lemuel Black Road, Nursery Road, McLamb Road, and NC Highway 82.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 17:07:00 to 28-JUN-11 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power-lines were blown down on Bingham Drive, north of Fisher Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 17:33:00 to 28-JUN-11 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDY XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down near the intersection of NC Highway 50 and Elevation Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 17:35:00 to 28-JUN-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIMOTHY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree limb was blocking the southbound lane of Easy Street near NC Highway 55
and Maple Grove Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 17:54:00 to 28-JUN-11 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEP RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down along the swath.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 18:40:00 to 28-JUN-11 23:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUM TREE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several cars have stalled out in high water in the Gumtree area.

Flash Flood in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 18:49:00 to 28-JUN-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBORO MAY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood waters on Liberty Road near Hagan Stone Park Road reached 2 feet deep.

Flash Flood in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 19:15:00 to 28-JUN-11 23:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON LAKES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local first responders performed several water rescues within the city limits.

Flash Flood in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 19:45:00 to 28-JUN-11 21:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local first responders performed multiple water rescues within the city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 18:20:00 to 28-JUN-11 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAUGHTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and some power-lines were blown down along the swath, with the concentration of damage at NC Highway 150 and Fishel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUN-11 16:44:00 to 28-JUN-11 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees and power-lines were blown down just east of Littleton.