A strong upper level disturbance pushed across the central Appalachians, triggering an organized line of severe thunderstorms.  Strong daytime heating ahead of an approaching cold front supported afternoon temperatures in the upper 80s and the low 90s. CAPE values approached 2500 J/Kg, while mid level winds were observed in the 30 to 40 knot range.

Hail in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 17:40:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOWS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 19:05:00 to 08-JUL-16 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds brought down trees near Pinnacle. One of the trees temporarily blocked the exit from U.S. Highway 52. Another tree was blown down north of King, temporarily closing YMCA Camp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 17:28:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOULEVARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Four to six trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across the Eden area.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 17:30:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELTON STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Poure Road and Route 704.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 17:45:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree and a power line were blown down by thunderstorm winds just north of the community of Yanceyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 17:38:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: REESE
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A line of severe thunderstorms brought down numerous trees and power lines across Watauga County. In Reese and Zionville, 30 to 40 trees were blown down. At least one person was injured, when a tree fell onto a vehicle on Big Hill Road near Boone. A section of roof was blown off the Nathan's Walk apartment complex in downtown Boone. At the peak of the event, over 16,000 people in Watauga County were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 17:50:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Quick Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 17:43:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLANCH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and a power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds across portions of northern Caswell County. Trees were reported down on Lawrence Road, the intersection of Blanch and Culver Roads, and Old Satterfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 18:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Stephentown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 17:53:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple power lines and a tree were blown down by thunderstorm winds between Pine Hall and Walnut Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 17:58:00 to 08-JUL-16 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARSONVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous large trees and power lines were blown down across Wilkes County.  A roof was blown off of a building near the community of Elkville.  Several large oak trees older than 100 years old were blown down near Hays. At the peak of the storm, over 14,000 Duke Energy customers were without power, with over 18,000 Blue Ridge Energy customers without power.  In Millers Creek, one tree fell on a mobile home causing extensive damage. Other damage to structures and vehicles were reports in North Wilkesboro and Rock Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 17:58:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROTEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds across portions of Ashe County. An estimated 50 power poles were snapped in the county by thunderstorm winds. At the peak of the storm, more than 18,000 BREMCO customers were without power. There were 40 calls to Ashe County 911 about debris, trees and power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 18:37:00 to 08-JUL-16 18:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the State Road Grocery Store.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 18:38:00 to 08-JUL-16 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAGONER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down by a line of severe thunderstorms across portions of Yadkin County.  Near the Hamptonville area, one fallen tree caused minor damage to a home while another fallen tree landed on a patrol car, destroying the vehicle.  Another tree fell and caused damage to a bridge along Wesley Road near the the Boonville area.