Thunderstorms developed along the wedge front and began to rotate along the west edge of the boundary. Cells exhibited strong rotation in the mid-levels and pronounced hook echoes. The lack of significant low-level instability helped to limit the extent of observed damage on the ground.

Tornado in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-12 17:18:00 to 01-OCT-12 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COUNCIL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF0 tornado caused spotty tree damage from near the intersection of Elwell Ferry Road and Baltimore Road to Flake Road. Large limbs were observed down near the intersection of Elwell Ferry Road and Highway 87 and near the intersection of Grimsley Road and Elwell Ferry Road. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 60 mph. The path length was just shy of 3 miles and the maximum path width was 20 yards.

Tornado in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-12 16:22:00 to 01-OCT-12 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTESIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF0 tornado briefly touched down and caused minor damage to a corn field. The tornado moved north-northeast of the field and knocked down several trees. Some of the fallen trees damaged a fence. The tornado lifted prior to reaching Highway 74. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 65 mph. The path length was just shy of a third of a mile and the maximum path width was 30 yards.

Tornado in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-12 16:58:00 to 01-OCT-12 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: COUNCIL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF0 tornado briefly touched down, moving across Elwell Ferry Road, south of Highway 211. Tree damage was observed. One of the trees snapped and fell across power lines and onto the road causing local power outages. Debris was strewn across a field on the east side of the road where the tornado quickly dissipated. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 60 mph. The path length was just over a tenth of a mile and the maximum path width was 20 yards.

Tornado in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-12 17:15:00 to 01-OCT-12 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOARDMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF0 tornado touched down in a wooded area near Bud Stephens Road and north of Princess Ann Road.  A few trees were snapped or uprooted in this area. The tornado crossed Bud Stephens Road and moved into an area dominated by a mix of fields and forest. Damage was observed to trees on the west side of Bud Stephens Road, but access in this area was limited. The tornado then moved across Edmund Road, causing some tree damage. Three poorly constructed sheds located behind a house on the east side of Macedonia Church Road sustained damage. The tornado then crossed Macedonia Church Road and dissipated. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 75 mph. The path length was just over 2 miles and the maximum path width was 25 yards.