A cold front crossed the region on the evening of March 1st.  Behind the front very strong winds a few thousand feet off the surface were brought downward due to good mixing within the lower levels. The long lasting, greater than 60 mph winds helped produce widespread damage that included hundreds of trees down and hundreds of power lines down, thousands of people left without power for a period of time, and damaged structures due to the falling trees. The damaging winds continued through mid-day March 3rd.

High Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 03-MAR-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Damaging winds downed at least 200 trees and nearly 100 power lines across the county.  Much of the county was left without power.  Two homes and one outbuilding sustained damage from downed trees. Multiple grass fires erupted due to the downed power lines. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 21:30:00 to 03-MAR-18 04:09:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Winds downed power lines across the county and in the town of Boone and also downed more than one dozen trees.  One high voltage power line that was downed resulted in 5000 customers to be without power alone. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 17:00:00 to 02-MAR-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Approximately 60 to 70 trees were blown down around the county, and there were many power outages. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 21:00:00 to 03-MAR-18 04:09:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county, especially in the Creston and Deep Gap areas. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-MAR-18 02:30:00 to 02-MAR-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down around the county. One tree fell on a home in Yanceyville.  Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 02-MAR-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Winds downed approximately 50 trees around the county, and there were numerous power outages. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 02-MAR-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Winds blew two dozen trees down, one of which came to rest upon a vehicle.  Three power lines also came down during the event. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 110.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Winds downed numerous trees and power lines across the county. Some roads were blocked. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-MAR-18 08:04:00 to 03-MAR-18 04:09:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds caused a metal structure to be flipped upside down. Damage values are estimated.