A strong surface low was located over Western Tennessee in the morning. A wedge was in place over the region and expected to be eroded by a strong low level jet. Bulk shear of 60 knots and Storm-Relative Helicity in the 400-600 m**2/s**2 range provided the dynamics for this severe event. With this in place, thunderstorms developed mainly east of the Blue Ridge in the Piedmont. Reports of Thunderstorm wind damage and large hail came in from multiple counties across North Carolina.

Hail in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 12:40:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOAST
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 11:45:00 to 24-FEB-16 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOW GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds broke off several large branches from trees. Dime size hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 13:07:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees over Farmington Road in Mocksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 12:25:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE PLAINS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

This particular storm had very strong winds with much of its life with reports of damaging winds and large hail. The storm went directly through Mt. Airy where   numerous trees were blown down in multiple locations. Reports ended in the Flat Rock area where downed trees and power lines were widespread.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 13:56:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYODAN MAYO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees in Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 13:43:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT COVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees onto Highway 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 14:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees and power lines in the Stoneville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 14:45:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUFFIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds knocked over three trees in the Ruffin area.

Hail in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 12:18:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 12:34:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE PLAINS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 15:15:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds knocked over three or four trees in the Cherry Grove area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 15:40:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds knocked over several trees in the Milton area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 11:35:00 to 24-FEB-16 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOOMER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees along Boomer Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 11:45:00 to 24-FEB-16 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKES CO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds knocked over trees along Congo Road. near the intersection of Crysel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 13:56:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYODAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the Mayodan area.