An amplified ridge over the central U.S. set the stage for scattered to numerous severe storms during the day as several short-wave disturbances dropped southeast across the southern Appalachians while surface conditions became remained very warm and unstable under the intense early July sun. Surface temperatures approached 100F over the piedmont during the afternoon creating steep lapse rates as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-12 00:15:00 to 02-JUL-12 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASBURY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were eight reports of trees blown down in northwest Stokes County.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 11:28:00 to 01-JUL-12 11:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down near Westfield.

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 12:11:00 to 01-JUL-12 12:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAPER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 23:40:00 to 01-JUL-12 23:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEORIA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NCDOT reported at least 10 large trees down and many smaller trees and limbs in western Watauga County. Damage was mainly along Highway 321 in the communities of Beaver Dam, Bethel and Kellersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-12 00:45:00 to 02-JUL-12 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYODAN MAYO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported to be down on 2nd Avenue in Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 11:45:00 to 01-JUL-12 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down north of Danbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 23:37:00 to 01-JUL-12 23:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRUMPLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Silas Creek Road.

Hail in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 11:53:00 to 01-JUL-12 11:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lightning in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 23:55:00 to 01-JUL-12 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNWOOD
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A house fire was caused by lightning on Gap Trail Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 23:10:00 to 01-JUL-12 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HELTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Silas Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 23:55:00 to 01-JUL-12 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENDALE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down on Trading Post Road next to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-12 00:15:00 to 02-JUL-12 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered reports were received of downed trees along Highway 67 in northern Yadkin County. Dime size hail also occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-12 00:30:00 to 02-JUL-12 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported to be down in the northern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-12 01:00:00 to 02-JUL-12 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down on Apple Road.

Hail in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 12:47:00 to 01-JUL-12 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEMORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public