A long-duration severe thunderstorm event affect Eastern NC during the afternoon, and lingered well into the evening hours. Numerous reports of wind damage occurred, along with a couple tornado reports, and some large hail.

Hail in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 16:24:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: PACTOLUS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 17:25:00 to 16-MAY-22 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASKIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail fell in the Ernul and Askin area.

Hail in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 17:35:00 to 16-MAY-22 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERNUL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

A few tree limbs were blown down in addition to the hail.

Tornado in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 19:20:00 to 16-MAY-22 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYMANS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado or gustnado touchdown occurred along the 500 block of
Hyman Rd west of New Bern around 8:20 PM. A single family home had
almost 50% of its metal roof torn off and a metal carport was picked up
with debris tossed up to 150 yards to the east. Several large diameter
hard and softwood tree branches where broken with a few softwood tree
trunks snapped in the vicinity. North of the residence, damage to crops
and trees were generally in a southerly direction while at and south of
the residence damage was toward the east suggesting rotation.
This same supercell thunderstorm tracked east-southeast into the town
of New Bern with many areas experiencing tree damage mainly to small
but also to some large diameter branches. Damage indicators suggest
straightline downburst winds outside of the initial weak tornado
touchdown. No additional damage to structures was seen nor reported to
emergency services during or prior to the survey of this thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 12:30:00 to 16-MAY-22 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHINES XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The wind damage occurred on Gurganus Rd. Some roof damage was noted and a trampoline was blown into a motor vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 13:55:00 to 16-MAY-22 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell through a mobile home. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 14:05:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ten to 12 power poles were blown down, blocking Highway 99. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 16:43:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONOLULU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A farm building was blown down. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several Trees were blown down on Craven Farms Rd, State Camp Rd, and Cowpen Landing Rd in Vanceboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 16:50:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLIGOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large branches were blown down along with a few snapped trees. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 16:58:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A flag pole was bent in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 17:08:00 to 16-MAY-22 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Metal roofing was displaced from homes, and a few trees were blown down in the Pinetown area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 19:33:00 to 16-MAY-22 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENT WOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Duke Energy reported 1,221 customers without power across western New Bern and the Trent Woods area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-22 18:55:00 to 16-MAY-22 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUINERLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Duke Energy reported 282 customers without power in the Grifton area. The time was estimated based on radar data.