Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across central North Carolina, primarily along differential heating boundaries, during peak heating as the moist atmosphere became moderately unstable. Several storms became severe, producing wind damage and isolated flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-19 16:41:00 to 04-JUL-19 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONNIE DOONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rainfall produced up to five inches of rain over the city of Fayetteville and resulted in flash flooding. A vehicle became stranded in a couple feet of standing water. An automated observing station nearby reported 4.54 inches of rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-19 12:12:00 to 04-JUL-19 12:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISCOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple trees were blown down onto power lines near Biscoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-19 15:43:00 to 04-JUL-19 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from Duncan to Holly Springs resulting in numerous power outages. Dime size hail also fell in Holly Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-19 17:08:00 to 04-JUL-19 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down near the community of Centerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-19 13:00:00 to 04-JUL-19 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down onto a residence along Dacian Avenue in Durham. A lightning strike also resulted in a house fire near the 100 block of Presidents Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-19 13:40:00 to 04-JUL-19 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACOCKS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A microburst resulted in isolated wind damage along Raynor Road near Benson. A barn roof was blown off, an RV was rolled onto its side and debris was scattered along the road. A portion of a field of corn was also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-19 13:57:00 to 04-JUL-19 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down, one on Millstone Road and the other on McDonald Church Road near Hoffman. A third tree was blown down from sub-severe outflow winds along Second Street in Rockingham.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-19 14:22:00 to 04-JUL-19 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DADE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down as a result of a downburst near the Cedar Grove area. A few of the trees damaged structures, including a house, a barn and several small outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-19 15:08:00 to 04-JUL-19 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from the intersection of Branch Road and Farmdale Road to the intersection of Bethlehem Road and Grasshopper Road, between Clayton and Knightdale.