A strong upper level wave moved across the area during the afternoon. The lift created by this wave combined with moderate to strong instability over the region produced widespread showers and thunderstorms. Enough dry air was present in the low and mid levels to allow for strong downbursts of winds to occur with many of these storms. A few storms also produced large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 17:00:00 to 04-JUL-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Trees were blown down on Upper Mountain Research Station.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 15:55:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINNACLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds caused a large tree to be blown down in Pinnacle.

Flash Flood in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 14:45:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEY CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches in a short period of time caused Piney Creek to overflow its banks and flood Highway 93.

Hail in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 12:45:00 to 04-JUL-11 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLIVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 14:08:00 to 04-JUL-11 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOOMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was blown down on Jim Caudill Road and another on Jess Walsh Road near W. Kerr Scott Reservoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 14:55:00 to 04-JUL-11 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATE RD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Three trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 15:00:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along US Highway 601.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 15:08:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down into powerlines in Rockford.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 15:10:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDY GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A few trees blown down near Windy Gap Road.

Hail in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 15:36:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOMAX
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 15:50:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 15:50:00 to 04-JUL-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was blown down near Pinnacle and at least a dozen around King.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 16:20:00 to 04-JUL-11 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT COVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down one powerpole in Germantown and a tree in Walnut Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 16:30:00 to 04-JUL-11 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree along Highway 311 near the county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 16:30:00 to 04-JUL-11 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUSHEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees near the intersection of Mizpah Church Road and Jones Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-11 16:55:00 to 04-JUL-11 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Glencoe Church Loop.