The environment was characterized as highly unstable. Widespread thunderstorms erupted during the extreme heat of the afternoon and persisted into the evening. Initially severe thunderstorms developed on the Piedmont trough and seabreeze boundary. Later, other severe thunderstorms developed along colliding outflow boundaries.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 16:00:00 to 18-JUN-15 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAG PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reportedly snapped on Stag Park Road near Jordans Church.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 17:15:00 to 18-JUN-15 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEAGATE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A three foot diameter oak tree was toppled onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 15:41:00 to 18-JUN-15 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYMEADE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several large limbs blown down and a large bench swing blown over and damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 17:21:00 to 18-JUN-15 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ILM)WILMINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 62 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the ASOS equipment at the Wilmington International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 17:00:00 to 18-JUN-15 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMOUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reportedly down on Cemetery Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 17:30:00 to 18-JUN-15 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE WACCAMAW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reportedly blown over in yard on Lakeshore Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 16:55:00 to 18-JUN-15 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reportedly down across Jockey Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 16:23:00 to 18-JUN-15 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down in the 700 block of Tart Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 16:13:00 to 18-JUN-15 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVERGREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reportedly down on Bud Stephens Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 15:44:00 to 18-JUN-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down along portions of Fisher Street and Floyd Street. One tree reportedly fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 15:30:00 to 18-JUN-15 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLE HAYNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was reportedly snapped in half in a yard on Blue Clay Road.

Hail in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUN-15 14:05:00 to 18-JUN-15 14:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATHA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail to the size of pennies was reported.