Daytime heating combined with a deep area of low pressure aloft to produced scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Some of these showers and storms became strong to severe and produced large hail and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 17:35:00 to 23-MAY-12 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were reported down along Interstate 95 near mile marker 152.5.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:15:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VASS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was reported down across Aiken Road.

Hail in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 18:53:00 to 23-MAY-12 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEED
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Quarter size hail was reported at the Post Office in Speed, North Carolina.

Hail in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 13:23:00 to 23-MAY-12 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSIN HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 13:45:00 to 23-MAY-12 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CLAM XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 14:18:00 to 23-MAY-12 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONNIE DOONE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 14:38:00 to 23-MAY-12 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 14:37:00 to 23-MAY-12 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported at Mckoy Town Road and Chatman Lane.

Hail in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 14:07:00 to 23-MAY-12 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 14:40:00 to 23-MAY-12 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 40 at exit 319.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:00:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 14:58:00 to 23-MAY-12 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported near Tower Road at Guy Road.

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:05:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:07:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHERN PINES ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 14:50:00 to 23-MAY-12 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUG STORE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:00:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported at the intersection of United States Highway 70 and Raynor Road.

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 13:58:00 to 23-MAY-12 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR OAKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:02:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported near Business 70 at Jog Road.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:40:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PET XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported along Buffaloe Road.

Hail in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:14:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHERN PINES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:38:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARMOUNT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near Fox Road.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 16:03:00 to 23-MAY-12 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORESTVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported at North Carolina Highway 98 and United States Highway 1.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:45:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARMOUNT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 16:29:00 to 23-MAY-12 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 14:50:00 to 23-MAY-12 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Golf ball size hail was reported near Guy road. Some cars received minor hail damage from the hail.

Hail in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 17:15:00 to 23-MAY-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GETHSEMANE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 16:45:00 to 23-MAY-12 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KITTRELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported near Buffalo Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:42:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYATT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A flag pole was bent in half at Capital Boulevard and Burlington Mills Road.

Hail in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 18:05:00 to 23-MAY-12 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEATHSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dime size hail was reported covering the ground near Interstate 95 at mile marker 160.

Hail in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 16:10:00 to 23-MAY-12 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPIVEYS CORNER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 16:05:00 to 23-MAY-12 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYAL MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was reported down across United States Highway 1 and Jenkins Road.

Flash Flood in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 20:00:00 to 23-MAY-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY MT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A car was reported to be stranded at Nugent Road and Drew Street and the intersection was closed. Water was reported on other roads around Rocky Mount, North Carolina, including Kingston Avenue at Sutton Road.

Hail in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-12 15:08:00 to 23-MAY-12 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEHURST
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported at Linden Road and Chicken Plant Road.