A broad upper level trough was in place over the southern Appalachians. A series of low amplitude disturbances embedded in the southwesterly flow aloft moved northeast across the area. Strong to severe convection developed in the moist and
increasingly unstable airmass.  An isolated supercell produced a brief EF-1 tornado in Richmond County, before morphing into a bow-line segment as it moved east across
the Sandhills and southern Coastal Plain counties through the early afternoon.

Tornado in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 11:55:00 to 14-MAY-12 11:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIGGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

At approximately 12:55 pm a weak and very brief tornado touched down in a forested area about 8.5 miles southwest of Rockingham and produced a small area of tree damage which included uprooted and snapped pine trees. The next area of damage along the discontinuous damage path was about one-tenth of a mile to the northeast of the first touchdown. Much of the damage in this area was minor and included roof covering and shingle damage and broken tree limbs. There was a small area of enhanced damage that included numerous snapped and downed trees, a carport that was lifted and tossed approximately 250 yards, a small tin and aluminum framed garage that was leveled and significant damage to the roof of a single story home, with a loss of approximately 30 percent of its roof. Numerous windows were also broken and the vinyl siding on one side of the home was completely stripped. This damage was consistent with wind speeds of approximately 90 mph. The width of the damage path was approximately 100 yards at this location.
The tornado then appeared to lift and the final touchdown and
notable damage area was located approximately 6.8 miles south-southwest of Rockingham. Damage in this area included a significant swath of downed and snapped pine trees. The tornado then lifted at approximately 12:58 pm. In addition to the brief tornado touch down along the 2 mile path, there was some minor straight-line wind damage along or near the path.

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 23:50:00 to 14-MAY-12 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One tree fell on a house outside of any shower or thunderstorm activity at 544 North Elm Street, Asheboro, NC. The tree also damaged at nearby truck.

Hail in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 20:18:00 to 14-MAY-12 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported near Thomasville, North Carolina on North Carolina Highway 109.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 12:55:00 to 14-MAY-12 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNEADS GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down blocking Old Wire Road near United States Highway 501.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 12:55:00 to 14-MAY-12 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was reported down near Old Wire Road and Crest Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 19:20:00 to 14-MAY-12 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTON VIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Williams Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 19:10:00 to 14-MAY-12 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Lagrande Place Blocking Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 19:35:00 to 14-MAY-12 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Williston Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 19:35:00 to 14-MAY-12 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Darrow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 19:45:00 to 14-MAY-12 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERNERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down in Kernersville, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 20:40:00 to 14-MAY-12 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO HINSHAW ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was reported down on Alred Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 20:35:00 to 14-MAY-12 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOGWOOD ACRES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was reported down on Old Lexington Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 20:50:00 to 14-MAY-12 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO MUNI ARPT
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 Tott Hill Farm Road and Lucy Lane.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 20:15:00 to 14-MAY-12 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to two feet of water was reported inside of businesses along Reynolda Road.

Flood in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAY-12 01:00:00 to 15-MAY-12 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The bridge on Hampton Road crossing Muddy Creek had water flowing over it.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 20:30:00 to 14-MAY-12 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PFAFFTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hilltop Drive was closed due to flash flooding as the culvert failed resulting in 30 feet of asphalt washing away.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 19:50:00 to 14-MAY-12 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PFAFFTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two feet of water was reported over Claredon Avenue.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-12 19:46:00 to 14-MAY-12 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON SALEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two to three feet of water was reported over some roads and parking lots in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina near Business Highway 40. Some cars were reported to be partly submerged.