Strong surface heating in advance of the passage of an upper level disturbance resulted in moderate destabilization across central North Carolina on the afternoon of the 8th. Storms developed quickly along the leading edge of lift associated with this upper level feature with three cluster of severe storms producing scattering wind damage across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 14:20:00 to 08-AUG-12 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GBSNVLL MC LEAN ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down near NC Highway 61 at Cone Club and Kivette House roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 14:38:00 to 08-AUG-12 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELON COLLEGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down in Elon. Large tree limbs were also reported down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 15:30:00 to 08-AUG-12 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PISGAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down.

Hail in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 15:40:00 to 08-AUG-12 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HENDERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 15:55:00 to 08-AUG-12 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Downed power-lines were reported at Route 39 and Stagecoach Road.

Hail in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 16:10:00 to 08-AUG-12 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 16:21:00 to 08-AUG-12 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power-lines were blown down in the city limits, resulting in approximately 3,000 customers without power. Vehicles were damaged when a large
tree fell at the 100 block of Carbonton Road. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 16:29:00 to 08-AUG-12 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down onto a house. No other information was available.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 16:46:00 to 08-AUG-12 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: INGLESIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several power-lines were blown down near Louisburg, including along Malcolm Neal Path.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 16:55:00 to 08-AUG-12 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBEMARLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power-lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 17:59:00 to 08-AUG-12 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYLEAF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A half dozen trees were blown down along the wind swath, including trees down onto power-lines on Pineview Drive in Wake Forest.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-12 18:51:00 to 08-AUG-12 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOWERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Thanksgiving Fire Road.