Enhanced southerly flow advected warm, moist air into the region ahead of a diving shortwave trough and attendant cold front. This resulted in sufficient moisture, strong shear and marginal instability to produce a line of showers and strong thunderstorms. These storms produced scattered wind damage, localized flash flooding and a brief tornado as they moved through central North Carolina.

Flash Flood in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 19:15:00 to 12-APR-19 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple roads were closed due to flash flooding near Durham. Hillandale Road at Sprunt Avenue, Morreene Road at American Drive and Hillandale Road at Peppertree Street were all closed due to flooding. A car became stranded in flood waters near the intersection of Belleavue Avenue and Hillsborough Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 14:28:00 to 12-APR-19 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRINITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down and blocking the road near the intersection of Ronniedale Road and West Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 15:29:00 to 12-APR-19 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENNETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along a swath from Fall Creek Church Road near the intersection of Highway 902 and Pittsboro Goldston Road near Goldston.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 15:05:00 to 12-APR-19 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALAMANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down on Beaver Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 15:16:00 to 12-APR-19 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BESSEMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was blown onto a tree, sparking a small fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 16:28:00 to 12-APR-19 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were blown down along Mt Carmel Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 16:35:00 to 12-APR-19 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL WLLMS AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were blown down along Virginia Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 17:46:00 to 12-APR-19 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRY OAKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down on Beaver Creek Road near Old US 1 Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 17:56:00 to 12-APR-19 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines and a power pole were blown down along Buckhorn-Duncan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 14:50:00 to 12-APR-19 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAMSEUR YORKS FLD AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were blown down along multiple roadways near Ramseur City.

Tornado in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 17:40:00 to 12-APR-19 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAMERS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down just south of Raven Rock State Park, crossed Hicks Road and moved north-northeast through the park. The tornado then crossed the Cape Fear River, exited the park and lifted just before reaching Cokesbury Road. The tornado remained on the ground for approximately 4 minutes and traveled 4.9 miles. This tornado produced minor intermittent tree damage in the form of uprooted and snapped hardwood trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-19 14:05:00 to 12-APR-19 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power poles were blown down in the High Point area.