A strong cold front produced a squall line and numerous tornadoes.

Tornado in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 08:24:00 to 13-APR-20 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE STOCKING
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A brief tornado touchdown occurred in the Holly Shelter Game Land,
and moved northeast causing minor damage to several pine trees.
A few small trees were snapped, and several large limbs were broken
out.

Tornado in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 08:19:00 to 13-APR-20 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKERS STORE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down just south of New Road, snapped several trees
up to 14 inches in diameter, and uplifted the front porch of a home.
In addition to snapped trees, numerous large limbs were broken out of
pine trees along New Road. The tornado moved northeast, causing
significant damage mainly to trees as it approached Stag Park Road.
Several trees were snapped on both sides of Stag Park Road, and a
large shed was destroyed on the east side. The tornado continued to
the northeast, and snapped several trees before dissipating as it
approached the Cape Fear River east of Stag Air Park.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 08:36:00 to 13-APR-20 08:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASWELL BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touchdown occurred on Oakcrest Dr between 5th and
8th St. A hardwood tree was snapped and fell across the road, and
a fence was also blown over by the wind. The tornado moved northeast
across Seapines Dr and Southgate Blvd, knocking small limbs out of
trees. A large, rotted pine tree was blown over onto a fence in the
yard of a home on Sheila St, and at the intersection with Bluewater
St, the top of a large cedar tree was twisted out.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 08:40:00 to 13-APR-20 08:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down across Myrtle Grove Rd near the 6400 block.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 08:45:00 to 13-APR-20 08:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEA BREEZE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down in the Cypress Island community off of River Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 08:15:00 to 13-APR-20 08:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTSBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Over 300 feet of Metal fencing was blown down near US 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 07:15:00 to 13-APR-20 07:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were multiple trees blown down in White Oak and Bladenboro.

Tornado in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 08:13:00 to 13-APR-20 08:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down along Clarks Landing Road near Misty Meadows
Lane. It snapped a power pole and several trees, on both sides of the
road, and caused minor roof damage to a few homes on the east side of
Clarks Landing Road. The tornado moved northeast and crossed Highway
210 where it snapped numerous medium to large hardwood and softwood
trees on the north side of the highway behind the Rocky Point General
Store. It continued northeast, causing minor tree damage up to Little
Kelly Road. It crossed Little Kelly Road approximately one-half mile
south of the other tornado. Numerous large trees were snapped on both
sides of the road, and there was minor structural damage to the roof
of a home. The tornado moved northeast and dissipated in forest land
as it approached Kellyville Road.

Tornado in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 08:09:00 to 13-APR-20 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTAGUE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado was spotted near the intersection of Highway 421 and
Blueberry Road, snapping a few 16 diameter pine trees just west of
Highway 421. It moved to the northeast across a tributary of the
Northeast Cape Fear River, strengthened as it moved along Clarks
Landing Road. Numerous large trees were snapped, and several
outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs was
minor to moderate. The tornado reached peak intensity as it
approached and crossed Highway 210. Four power poles were snapped,
and a few dozen hard and softwood trees were snapped a few feet from
the ground. The tornado crossed Scott Road, and blew in two bay
doors of the Pender Fire Station #21.The garage door of a home
across the street from the fire station was also blown in. The
tornado continued to the northeast, causing mainly minor tree damage
as it approached Little Kelly Road. Along Little Kelly Road, the
roof of a large well-built metal out-building was blown off and
landed approximately 50 yards away, and numerous trees were snapped
on both sides of the road. The tornado dissipated as it moved
northeast and approached Kellyville Road.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 08:32:00 to 13-APR-20 08:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A waterspout moved onshore in the western part of Oak Island.
Minor roof damage occurred to a house at 225 W Beach Drive.
Tar paper and other roofing materials were blown off and
transported several blocks away. The house had minor water
damage inside as a result. No other damage was found farther
inland and the tornado lifted as it moved inland.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 06:40:00 to 13-APR-20 06:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down across a road and on power lines in Red Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 08:25:00 to 13-APR-20 08:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNSIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 40 ft tree was blown down on Milford Rd.

Tornado in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 07:10:00 to 13-APR-20 07:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONEY FIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tornado was spotted just off of Soles Road in Columbus
County at 8:10 am. After touching down at the corner of a
field, the tornado proceeded north through a wooded area.
Several agricultural sheds next to the the wooded area
along Soles Road were completely destroyed after being
recently renovated. Metal debris from the buildings was
scattered across Soles Road and down the length of
Tanglewood Acres Drive. Some metal debris was wrapped
around large diameter trees whose trunks were snapped or
uprooted. Damage indicates that the tornado began to lift
on the north side of Soles Road with the tops of trees
completely broken off. Damage continued down the length
of Tanglewood Drive with numerous trees and large branches
down. Residents reported downed power lines and roof damage.