A very unstable airmass and deep dry sub cloud layer coupled with a disturbance which moved across the area during peak heating caused scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop in the afternoon into the evening. Many of these storms became severe and produces damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:44:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:44:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIGGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down at the intersection of Sandhill Road and Osborne Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:54:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONETOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down along North Carolina Highway 42 near Conetoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:03:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEEN TOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two large trees were reported down, with one on a house near Hamlet.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:30:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAEFORD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Scull Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on a house at 164 Graham Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:07:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down at 6666 Frazier Marsh Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:11:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was down across Flynt Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:26:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: KORNBOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was reported down on a house along Lewis Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:44:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across Sanford, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:26:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One tree was blown down onto a car on South Columbia Street at UNC Chapel Hill. One adult and two high school students were inside the car at the time, but escaped without injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:26:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

More than a dozen trees and power lines were reported down across the town of Chapel Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:26:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Moderate to severe damage was reported to 5 structures in the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina. At least one home was uninhabitable.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:49:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell on a car on Maiden Lane near North Carolina State University.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:03:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down between Kenly and Middlesex, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:33:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: APEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree fell on a home in Apex, North Carolina causing damge to the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:03:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILK HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Mount Vernon Hickory Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:10:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One large tree was reported down on power lines near Old Greensboro Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:14:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYNUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was reported down on a fence along Gilmore Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Street Place Road in Glendon.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:25:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were reported down in Carrboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:58:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW CAMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down near East Greensboro Chapel Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:42:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC LANETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A large tree was reported down across Sandy Creek Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:53:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC LANETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was reported down across Old Liberty Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:54:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC LANETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down in the vicinity of Ramseur Julian Road and Sandy Creek Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:55:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINEBERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power lines were reported down on Jess Hackett Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:58:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITES CHAPEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down across Ramseur Julian Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:04:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAMSEUR YORKS FLD AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down across North Carolina Highway 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:29:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:45:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was reported down on Leesville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: METHOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree fell onto a truck near Hillsborough Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP POLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on I-440 near Glenwood Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:51:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down near I-40.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:44:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Transylvania Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:36:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILBON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Jones Family Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:44:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on White Oak Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:41:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP POLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:49:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three trees were reported down at Smithfield Road and Grasshopper Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUART
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Jim Christian Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:42:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERDEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were reported down across United States Highway 220 near Sandy Ridge Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:49:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ECHO HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down along United States Highway 70 and 401 near Tryon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:40:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILL CREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were reported down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:44:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roof damage to tiki bar near Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:04:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAMSEUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down across Church Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:16:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERECT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down across Fork Creek Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:20:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC LANETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down along northbound lanes of United States Highway 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:31:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: JULIAN KECKS FLD ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Troy Smith Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:34:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on North Smith Street and West Vance Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:10:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down at the intersection of Wellstone Drive and Hoover Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 14:40:00 to 24-JUL-12 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COKESBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were reported down at 2552 River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:50:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on power lines in Liberty.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:41:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down in and around the Troy area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:50:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW CAMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down in Southwestern Alamance County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:45:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW CAMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down near West Greensboro Chapel Hill Road and Coble Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 13:57:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRUTCHFIELD XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Siler City Snow Camp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:17:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were reported down across the northern half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:42:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree was reported down near United States Highway 701.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:26:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FBG)FT BRAGG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

One tree was reported down at Gruber Road and Longstreet Road on Fort Bragg.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:48:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree was reported down on a storage building.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:38:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACCLESFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down in Macclesfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:44:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY MT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on a power line near Bulluck School Road and Cokey Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:58:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: (GSB)SEYMOUR JOHNSON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:58:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVEN SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were reported down around Seven Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:26:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: KORNBOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell on a mobile home causing major damage along Sleepy Hollow Drive.