Airmass became increasingly unstable as a warm front retreated northward during the morning hours, in advance of a compact but potent shortwave trough and associated surface cold front into the area from the west. Early in the event, discrete cells produced a weak EF-1 tornado touchdown in Halifax County along with severe hail ranging from quarter to golf ball size. As the storms progressed eastward into the coastal plain, they consolidated into a line and produced scattered wind damage before exiting the forecast area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 17:03:00 to 25-APR-14 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power-lines were blown down at Silvertown Road and Norman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 17:34:00 to 25-APR-14 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down near the intersection of Woodland Drive and Pineview Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 17:35:00 to 25-APR-14 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSONS MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees blown down on Catawba and Mitchner Drives in the Wilson Mills Community.

Flash Flood in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 17:35:00 to 25-APR-14 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX CO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Intersection of Pearson Hill Road at Smith Church Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 18:00:00 to 25-APR-14 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads were flooded within the Warrenton city limits.

Hail in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 17:37:00 to 25-APR-14 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRICKLAND XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near Sugar Hill Road near mile marker 127 on Interstate 95.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 15:05:00 to 25-APR-14 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were blown down.

Hail in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 12:38:00 to 25-APR-14 12:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 12:45:00 to 25-APR-14 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAW RIVER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golf ball size hail reported near exit 150 on Interstate 40.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 17:48:00 to 25-APR-14 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONTENTNEA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down near U.S. 117 alt and Yank Road.

Tornado in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-APR-14 14:59:00 to 24-APR-14 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESSEX
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Approximately 20 pines were snapped halfway up near NC Highway 43 where the tornado first touched down. At this point the tornado crossed through a heavily wooded area before crossing Ita road. In the vicinity of Ita road near Silvertown Road, there was significant damage to the roof of 2 mobile homes. A total of 8 mobile homes were damaged. In addition, 2 carports were destroyed and a steel rod driven through the wall of the most damaged mobile home. Two other houses sustained minor damage. Numerous trees were blown down along the path. The tornado continued for another 1/4 mile into a wooded area before lifting.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:39:00 to 25-APR-14 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE LEVEL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Near T Model Jones Road, a large oak was uprooted, a small shed was destroyed, and the front end of a trailer was damaged. There was minor roof damage to homes in the area and many limbs were snapped half way up the trees. Near White Level Road, approximately half of a mile to the east-northeast, a barn was partially destroyed, a few oak trees were uprooted, and there was shingle damage to 2 homes.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 13:05:00 to 25-APR-14 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FBG)FT BRAGG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 13:05:00 to 25-APR-14 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 13:05:00 to 25-APR-14 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING LAKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Observed on Bluebird Lane.

Hail in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 13:08:00 to 25-APR-14 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL WLLMS AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 13:25:00 to 25-APR-14 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 13:25:00 to 25-APR-14 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVEL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported via ping project.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 13:30:00 to 25-APR-14 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 13:48:00 to 25-APR-14 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURNELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported at Fall Lake Recreation area.

Hail in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 13:53:00 to 25-APR-14 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:03:00 to 25-APR-14 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported near the intersection of NC Route 96 and NC Route 56.

Hail in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:11:00 to 25-APR-14 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:12:00 to 25-APR-14 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEEDMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:47:00 to 25-APR-14 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SURF
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported near Surl.

Hail in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:53:00 to 25-APR-14 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:54:00 to 25-APR-14 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down across the road.

Hail in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:55:00 to 25-APR-14 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:55:00 to 25-APR-14 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAHUNTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:57:00 to 25-APR-14 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO SOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 14:57:00 to 25-APR-14 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO WEST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down across the road.

Hail in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 15:10:00 to 25-APR-14 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported at Franklinton Highs School.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 15:20:00 to 25-APR-14 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down near the intersection of Central Avenue and W 5th Avenue.

Hail in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 15:31:00 to 25-APR-14 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 15:39:00 to 25-APR-14 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree blown down near the intersection of S. Main Street and W. Noell Avenue.

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 15:55:00 to 25-APR-14 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 15:55:00 to 25-APR-14 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIPLE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 15:55:00 to 25-APR-14 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIPLE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 16:00:00 to 25-APR-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO SOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees blown down in the Asheboro area.

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 16:05:00 to 25-APR-14 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 16:20:00 to 25-APR-14 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 16:25:00 to 25-APR-14 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees down in the Youngsville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-14 16:35:00 to 25-APR-14 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees down in the Louisburg area.