Very unstable air developed over eastern North Carolina during the afternoon of July 21st as a front was stalled to the north. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed in the afternoon as an upper level disturbance approached from the northwest. A few of these storms became severe producing damaging winds into the early evening hours.

Heavy Rain in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 16:30:00 to 21-JUL-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer reported 3.24 inches of rain in less than two hours from strong thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 15:51:00 to 21-JUL-12 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees blown down along Highway 70 in Kinston.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 15:12:00 to 21-JUL-12 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAINGERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Tree blown down on Tilghman Road north of Kinston.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 21-JUL-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOBLES XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Tree blown down on Mark Smith Road southwest of Kinston.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 16:09:00 to 21-JUL-12 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees blown down near Vanceboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 16:09:00 to 21-JUL-12 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated 60 mph wind gust south of Vanceboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 16:03:00 to 21-JUL-12 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONOLULU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines blow down on Highway 118 near Honolulu.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 16:03:00 to 21-JUL-12 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees blown down on Streets Ferry Road north of Vanceboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUL-12 15:01:00 to 22-JUL-12 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY PT LNDG
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wind gust of 62 mph recorded at Cherry Branch Ferry dock.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 19:05:00 to 21-JUL-12 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: KITTY HAWK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs blown down in Southern Shores.

Flood in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 15:51:00 to 21-JUL-12 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOFTINS XRD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Lenoir county 911 reported Cobb Road flooded near Highway 70 due to heavy rain.

Flood in DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 19:15:00 to 21-JUL-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local Fire Department reported high water due to heavy rain on Ocean Blvd. near Duck and Southern Shores.

Lightning in DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 19:10:00 to 21-JUL-12 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KITTY HAWK
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dare county 911 reported several homes struck by lightning in Duck and Kitty Hawk, actual damage estimates unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-12 16:01:00 to 21-JUL-12 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds resulted in minor roof damage to a home along Highway 17 north of Vanceboro.