A lee side surface trough interacted with a very unstable atmosphere and produced clusters of showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms became severe and produce large hail and damaging winds across all of central North Carolina.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:37:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Large hail up to the size of tennis balls fell at Stewart Nissan, causing damage to nearly all 300 cars parked at the dealership. Some rear and front windows were shattered along with lots of dented cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINETOPS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees were reported down in the Temperance Hall area, with 12 homes damgaged and one house destroyed. One individual was killed during clean up of the storm damage when a tree fell.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:37:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:43:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSONS MILLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:42:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tennis ball size hail was reported at Mason Street and Arch Street.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:25:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported at the Smith Lake Campground.

Hail in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 15:14:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSSWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:14:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 12:58:00 to 01-JUL-12 12:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GEHEES MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four trees were reported down along Edwin Robertson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:05:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree fell on a house near Fairway Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVEN PATHS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were reported down near Lake Royale.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:23:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was reported down on a car near Old Bailey Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:45:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were reported down across Wilson County, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:55:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKE FOREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was reported down on North Carolina Highway 98.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:57:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree fell on a vehicle with a person inside.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:47:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down near Maxwell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 15:40:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEDMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down at Hayfield Road and Maxwell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:35:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree was reported down along southbound I-95 near mile marker 123.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down near Fremont, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 15:14:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down on South Church Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:37:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWN CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were reported down on two houses, along with several more down trees and minor roof damage near the 6800 block of East Langley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down along North Carolina Highway 55 and Thunder Swamp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 15:32:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOULTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were reported down between Hobbton and Turkey.

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:01:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GEHEES MILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:09:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROXBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:12:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKSDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:25:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SURF
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:45:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYLEAF
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:55:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYLEAF
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported near the intersection of Season Drive and Six Forks Road.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:57:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAWLERS XRDS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 16:20:00 to 01-JUL-12 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVANHOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down near Ivanhoe and Harrells.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 15:14:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIGGINS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was reported down along North Carolina Highway 43 near Southwest Edgecombe High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 15:13:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was reported down near Faith Baptist Church Road and North Carolina Highway 43.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:57:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYLEAF
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:01:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAWLERS XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:02:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIX FORKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported covering I-540.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:10:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was uprooted and blown over onto a fence along Pulley Town Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:43:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORES XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 40 foot tree was uprooted and blown over near North Carolina Highway 581 and Newsome Mill road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 18:35:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG PINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Little Huntley Road and Long Pine Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 18:35:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEP CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on power lines along Little Huntley Road near North Carolina Highway 109.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 18:25:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Upper White Store Road.

Hail in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:08:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAEFORD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was reported along United States Highway 401.

Hail in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:29:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:31:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAEFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:31:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKIBO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:47:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:05:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:42:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 18:25:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down near the intersection of Upper White Store Road and Lower White Store Road.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:35:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 15:18:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FAY)GRANNIS FLD FAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:50:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:45:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARABIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported on Hendrix Road.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:06:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARMOUNT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported covering the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 18:30:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was partially blocking Tice Road near White Store Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 18:14:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUNTAIN HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down near 7225 Deep Springs Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-12 00:34:00 to 02-JUL-12 00:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOSIER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down across Reynolda Road near Carillon Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-12 00:46:00 to 02-JUL-12 00:46:00 (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 across Old Belews Creek Road near United States Highway 158.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:50:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWN CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was reported down near East Langley Road and Bottom Dairy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:44:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large oak tree fell onto a garage and motor home.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:26:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONNIE DOONE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:31:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported at Lennox Drive and Grovewood Drive.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:33:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was covering the ground at Fort Bragg Road and Oakridge Avenue.

Hail in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:19:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAZIERS XRDS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Baseball size hail was reported along North Carolina Highway 97 near Frazier Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:44:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees were reported down across Hickory Meadows Golf Course.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 13:38:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees were reported down across Oxford, NC, including trees on houses along Coggeshall Street, Kearney Avenue, and College Street.

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 12:58:00 to 01-JUL-12 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEFFO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Large hail to the size of golf balls completely destroyed 300 acres of tobacco, with other surrounding areas experiencing a 30 to 50 percent loss.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 14:23:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Golf ball size hail was reported at McArthur Road and Rosehill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down on Red Hill Road.