An upper level storm system rotating around a broad area of low pressure anchored across the Great Lakes pushed through the area on May 31st, spurring several thunderstorms across the northern Piedmont of North Carolina. These storms produced fairly extensive wind damage, toppling trees and power-lines resulting in thousands without power.

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 17:55:00 to 31-MAY-17 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYODAN MAYO ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 17:55:00 to 31-MAY-17 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: INTELLIGENCE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds resulted in several uprooted trees near the community of Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 18:18:00 to 31-MAY-17 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROETON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a swath of trees in the general vicinity of the interchange of US 158 and Iron Works Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 18:49:00 to 31-MAY-17 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: JERICHO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees along Stoney Creek Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 18:43:00 to 31-MAY-17 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds resulted in a downed tree near the intersection of Boone Road and Underwood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 18:22:00 to 31-MAY-17 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds resulted in a tree down near the intersection of Iron Works Road and Monroeton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 18:18:00 to 31-MAY-17 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Thunderstorm winds causing numerous 12 inch in diameter or greater trees to fall across portions of a rail road track, impeding travel near the Turner Drive Crossing.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 18:40:00 to 31-MAY-17 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds resulted in large tree limbs blown down just south of Camp Springs.  Pea to dime size hail, along with nearly 2 inches of rain also fell during the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 18:10:00 to 31-MAY-17 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERS XRDS
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees along Buckhorn Trail, including a few trees that were snapped over 30 feet in the air.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 18:26:00 to 31-MAY-17 18:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUSHEE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 12.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power-lines along Cook Forest Road.

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 18:25:00 to 31-MAY-17 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 17:22:00 to 31-MAY-17 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANBURY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees near the intersection of Moore Springs Road and Hanging Rock Park Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 17:35:00 to 31-MAY-17 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Outflow winds from a strong thunderstorm downed a tree near the intersection of North Carolina Highway 8 and Highway 89.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 17:52:00 to 31-MAY-17 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees near the intersection of US 220 and Ellisboro Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-17 17:50:00 to 31-MAY-17 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed two trees near the intersection of West Huner Street and South Wilson Street. A third tree was blown down nearby in a backyard along K Fork Road near the Stokes County border.