Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed along differential heating boundaries in an abnormally hot and moderately unstable environment. Many of the thunderstorms became severe, producing widespread wind damage and isolated flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 16:00:00 to 23-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in the town of Aberdeen. Several cars became stranded in flood waters and one driver became trapped in their vehicle.

Flash Flood in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 16:45:00 to 23-JUL-17 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWARAE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain caused flash flooding across Richmond County. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, including the intersection of US Highways 74 and 220 in Rockingham.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 15:35:00 to 23-JUL-17 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 15:00:00 to 23-JUL-17 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ROCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down near the 2900 block of US 220 North in Ellerbe.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 15:15:00 to 23-JUL-17 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in the Aberdeen area. One tree was blown down onto a home and an unoccupied vehicle on John McQueen Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 15:41:00 to 23-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOBACCOVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from 4 miles west of Rural Hall to 3 miles east of Walkertown. One of the trees was blown down onto power lines, resulting in power outages. A second tree was blown down onto a home and another was blown down onto a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 15:50:00 to 23-JUL-17 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD HUNDRED
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down throughout Scotland County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 16:10:00 to 23-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down approximately 4 miles south of Fayetteville. A gust of 55 mph was also reported as the Fayetteville Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 16:10:00 to 23-JUL-17 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST ROCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down along a swath from Rockingham to Hamlet.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 16:30:00 to 23-JUL-17 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILL TOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from 4 miles southwest of Greensboro to 2 miles southeast of Greensboro, including several across Vandalia Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 16:45:00 to 23-JUL-17 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down across southern Orange County, mainly south of Interstate 40.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 17:15:00 to 23-JUL-17 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along a swath from Youngsville to Rolesville, including one large tree blown down across Highway 98 just northeast of Rolesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 17:20:00 to 23-JUL-17 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along a swath from 4 miles northeast of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport to 2 miles northwest of Garner. Many of the trees fell across roadways, while one tree was blown down onto a fence.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 18:18:00 to 23-JUL-17 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down along a swath from 2 miles southwest to 6 miles southeast of Spring Hope.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 18:30:00 to 23-JUL-17 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINETOPS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees and power lines were blown down in Pinetops.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-17 18:50:00 to 23-JUL-17 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down along a swath from just west of Wilson to just southeast of Wilson. One tree was blown down onto a residence on Hornes Church Road in Wilson. Large limbs also brought down power lines at the 1500 block of Nash Street and the 900 block of Granger Street, resulting in power outages.