A few rounds of thunderstorms moved through Central North Carolina in association with a strong low pressure system moving northeastward from the Lower Mississippi River Valley into the Tennessee Valley and Ohio Valley. The resultant highly sheared environment over the coastal plain early in the day and increasing instability across Central North Carolina during the afternoon resulted in numerous severe thunderstorms and a few tornadoes.

Hail in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 15:55:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBOROUGH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to half dollar size hail fell in a swath from 2 miles south-southwest of Hillsborough to 2 miles east-southeast of Hillsborough.

Hail in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:30:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar to tennis ball sized hail fell in a swath from Oxford to 4 miles north of Oxford.

Hail in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:38:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBORO
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tennis ball size to three inch diameter hail fell in a swath from 6 miles southwest of Bullocksville to 3 miles southeast of Tungsten.

Hail in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:48:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREEDMOOR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Ping pong ball to golf ball sized hail was reported in Creedmoor.

Hail in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 17:12:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: DABNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported 2 miles west-northwest of Henderson, near the intersection of Enon Road and Highway 158.

Hail in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 17:29:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PASCHALL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported near Paschall, approximately 4 miles north-northeast of Wise.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 17:30:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE MILLS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to ping pong ball sized hail was reported along a swath from 5 miles south-southeast of Hope Mills to Cedar Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 14:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLKTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on McSwain Road near Highway 742 North and Johnson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 13:20:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were uprooted along a swath from 3 miles west-southwest of Winston-Salem to 4 miles south-southeast of Kernersville. One tree fell on a house near the intersection of South Bunker Hill Road and Sandy Ridge Road, damaging the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 14:46:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT GILEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from Mount Gilead to Troy.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 15:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLERIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down and a garage partially collapsed onto a vehicle along a swath from 1 mile west of Coleridge to 1 mile South of Coleridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 14:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEDGEFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down along a swath from 4 miles south-southeast of the Piedmont Triad Airport to 1 mile south of Greensboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 13:35:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down approximately 1 mile east-southeast of Saratoga.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 17:50:00 to 24-FEB-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported along a swath from North Hills mall to the intersection of New Hope Road and Capital Boulevard in Raleigh.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 13:30:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTON GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A couple of homes were damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts along a swath from Hickory Point Drive, south-southeast of Linwood, to Fairwood Drive in Trinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 17:20:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from Interstate 95 Southbound at mile marker 39 to North Ramsey Street in Fayetteville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 15:26:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from 4 miles northeast of Harpers Crossroads to 3 miles northwest of Goldston, one of which fell on a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:52:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINTON FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was blown down onto power lines on Enon Road, 2 miles west-northwest of Oxford.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 17:46:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARMOUNT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down, 2 of which were on structures, along a swath from 3 miles north-northwest of New Hope to the Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center on Lake Ridge Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 17:53:00 to 24-FEB-16 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few trees were blown down along a swath from Parktown Road, 5 miles east-southeast of Afton, to Harristown Road, 2 miles east-southeast of Macon.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 15:57:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few trees were blown down along a swath from Bear Creek to US-1 at mile marker 84.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 18:55:00 to 24-FEB-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARBORO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and a roof was blown off a mobile home along a swath from Shiloh Farm Road, just outside of Princeville, to Highway 122, just northeast of Speed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 17:05:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCOMOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house approximately 4 miles west-northwest of Franklinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:15:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLENSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Denny's Store Road and Allensville Road, approximately 5 miles north of Surl.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 15:50:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down, some on power lines, along a swath from Pine Street in Carrboro to near Eno.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:30:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was blown down onto a shed and a truck in Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 15:45:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEBANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One large tree was blown down in Mebane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:50:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: APEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was blown down in Apex.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:20:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL WLLMS AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees were blown down near the intersection of Kenmore Road and Shady Lawn Road in Chapel Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 19:15:00 to 24-FEB-16 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTLAND NECK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down near Scotland Neck.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 17:55:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBBTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was destroyed by thunderstorm wind gusts at 700 Suttontown Road in Hobbton.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree fell on a home at 103 Ramey Circle in Franklinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 18:02:00 to 24-FEB-16 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down near the 5500 block of Dillard Drive in Cary.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 13:57:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEP CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A power line was blown down on Union Church Road near Highway 109 South.

Tornado in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:32:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTSBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched
down in eastern Granville County and continued into western Vance
County. The tornado initially touched down at location along Salem
Road, about 3.7 miles northeast of Oxford. The tornado then
traveled northeast passing by and just to the north of the
Henderson-Oxford Airport. The tornado then crossed into Vance
County and continued for another 2.5 miles. The total path length was
approximately 5 miles.
The damage along this path consisted of several stands of
softwood trees snapped and blown down, several outbuildings blown
down and/or destroyed, several cars and storage trailers uplifted
and carried up to 50 yards away, and seven homes that were
damaged, including one that was destroyed (roof and two exterior
walls blown away). The degree of damage along most of the path
suggested 95 to 110 mph wind speeds (EF-1), with a small segment
of the path having more intense damage which suggested top wind
speeds of 125 mph (EF-2).

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUCKLEBERRY SPG
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In addition to the tornado damage in Durham county, numerous trees were blown down by rear-flank downdraft winds. Downed trees fell onto and damage homes and vehicles, with the damage most extensive along Rose of Sharon Road.

Tornado in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 13:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVEN SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC has confirmed a brief tornado touchdown several miles west southwest of Seven Springs in southeast Wayne County. The tornado began on Camp Jubilee Road between Pineview Cemetery Road and Indian Springs Road, where numerous trees were downed and branches snapped. The tornado proceeded northeast through open fields before damaging a turkey barn and several mobile homes on the southern side of Sanderson Road. The tornado then destroyed a shed and a fence as it progressed north of Sanderson Road, plastering
insulation onto the walls of several structures on either side of the road.

Tornado in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:35:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEXTER
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched
down in eastern Granville County and continued into western Vance
County. Once the tornado crossed into Vance County, it continued for another 2.5 miles. The total path length was approximately 5 miles.
The damage along this path consisted of several stands of
softwood trees snapped and blown down, several outbuildings blown
down and/or destroyed, several cars and storage trailers uplifted
and carried up to 50 yards away, and seven homes that were
damaged, including one that was destroyed (roof and two exterior
walls blown away). The degree of damage along most of the path
suggested 95 to 110 mph wind speeds (EF-1), with a small segment
of the path having more intense damage which suggested top wind
speeds of 125 mph (EF-2).

Tornado in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 16:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUCKLEBERRY SPG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC has confirmed a brief tornado touchdown 5 miles northwest of downtown Durham in Durham County North Carolina. The touchdown occurred in a dense forest area near the intersection of Hillandale Road and Rose of Sharon Road. In this area, tree damage was extensive, mainly consisting of snapped trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 17:23:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from Manson Drewry Road to Ridgeway-Drewry Road, a few miles west of Norlina.