Numerous thunderstorms in bands and clusters developed over central North Carolina
late in the afternoon and evening as a large scale trough amplified slowly over the region. The severe storms went on to produce damaging thunderstorm wind gusts with one report of isolated flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 18:20:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree and power-lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 18:29:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNWALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along Grassy Creek Virgilina Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 18:43:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree and power-lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 18:50:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EFLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 18:57:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 19:02:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE FACTORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A couple of trees were blown down, with one down tree blocking Milton Road between Madden Avenue and Wendy Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 19:07:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 19:21:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three trees were blown along the swath.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 19:29:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 19:39:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAVELTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 19:51:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree blown down onto a house. No other information available.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 19:52:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILL CREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 19:52:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blown down on Marthas Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 19:52:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 20:04:00 to 28-JUL-12 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RDU)RALEIGH-DURHAM
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 66 mph wind gust was measure at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 20:08:00 to 28-JUL-12 20:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP POLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 20:15:00 to 28-JUL-12 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST END
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three trees were blown down along the swath.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 20:20:00 to 28-JUL-12 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAWLERS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown along the swath, including one down tree near Buffaloe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 20:30:00 to 28-JUL-12 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MITCHNERS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county, especially west of Louisburg.

Flash Flood in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 20:52:00 to 28-JUL-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Old Fearrington Road was closded due to flash flooding with area creek out of its banks.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 21:30:00 to 28-JUL-12 21:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown along the swath.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-12 20:05:00 to 28-JUL-12 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: OKEEWEMEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Local golf course reported approximately 60 hardwood trees were snapped on property.
Several other trees were also blown down in the area.