A stalled surface boundary across the central North Carolina was the focal point for shower and thunderstorm development. Primary impacts were in the form of gusty winds and small hail. Several tornado warnings were issued, although most of the damage was from straight line winds. Moderate flooding due to two rounds of short-lived but heavy rainfall was observed in Alamance, Orange, and Wake counties. Storm activity largely waned after midnight.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 12:55:00 to 23-MAY-22 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials report numerous trees down across Stanly County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 13:30:00 to 23-MAY-22 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was reported down in the town of Troy, near the intersection of Okeewemee Rd and North Carolina Highway 134 N.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 13:45:00 to 23-MAY-22 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported blown down near the town of Asheboro, near the intersection of McDowell Rd and New Century Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 13:50:00 to 23-MAY-22 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported uprooted, as well as a roof blown off of its foundation. This was near the intersection of Jackson Creek Rd and Overlook Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 13:53:00 to 23-MAY-22 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were blown down, along with large limbs, near the intersection of Jackson Creek Rd and Parker Mill Rd near the town of Martha.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 13:55:00 to 23-MAY-22 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A state official reported a tree fell on a house near the intersection of Lindale Dr and Route 705. Several other trees were reported down in the town of Robbins.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 13:57:00 to 23-MAY-22 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was reported down near the intersection of Murdocksville Rd and Juniper Lake Rd in the town of Taylortown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 14:08:00 to 23-MAY-22 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILL CREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down, blocking the roadway at the intersection of Freeman Rd and Branch Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 14:10:00 to 23-MAY-22 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were reported down, blocking the roadway near the intersection of Glendon Carthage Rd and S Carbonton Rd, north of Carthage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 14:25:00 to 23-MAY-22 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAW RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was reported down, which brought down power lines near the intersection of Trollingwood Rd and Stone St in Haw River.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 14:25:00 to 23-MAY-22 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSGOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were reported down near the intersection of Deep River Rd and Cedar Lake Rd near the town of Moncure.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 14:29:00 to 23-MAY-22 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down near the intersection of McIver St and 7th St in Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 14:32:00 to 23-MAY-22 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Carthage St and Carbonton Rd in Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 14:34:00 to 23-MAY-22 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ETLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Efland-Cedar Grove Rd and US Highway 70 W in Efland.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 14:40:00 to 23-MAY-22 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was reported down at North Carolina Highway 54 W and Stanford Rd near the town of Oaks.

Lightning in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 14:45:00 to 23-MAY-22 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ETLAND
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A structural fire was presumed to be caused by lightning in the town of Efland, near the intersection of Forrest Ave and Brookhollow Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 14:46:00 to 23-MAY-22 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORINTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed trees fell on power equipment and power lines in the town of Corinth, near the intersection of Dickens Rd and Route 42.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 15:04:00 to 23-MAY-22 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHESDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees were snapped along S Miami Blvd near Laurel Dr in Bethesda.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 15:05:00 to 23-MAY-22 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAGGTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down in the Northgate Park Neighborhood north of Downtown Durham, near the intersection of W Lavender Ave and Glendale Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 15:10:00 to 23-MAY-22 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency managers reported numerous trees down throughout much of Durham County, including downed trees on homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 15:14:00 to 23-MAY-22 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHERS LODGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed trees fell on power lines in Clayton near the intersection of Summer Pl Ct and Loop Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 15:16:00 to 23-MAY-22 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYLEAF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed trees fell on power equipment, causing power outages near the intersection of Boyce Mill Rd and Old Creedmoor Rd.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 15:20:00 to 23-MAY-22 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCCONEECHEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding due to heavy rain along US-70 in Hillsborough led to closures from Holiday Park Dr to Lawrence Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 15:23:00 to 23-MAY-22 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHERS LODGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree fell on power lines near the intersection of Fontana Dr and Loop Rd near the town of Flowers.

Flash Flood in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 15:30:00 to 23-MAY-22 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Key St in Burlington was closed due to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 15:45:00 to 23-MAY-22 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MITCHNERS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down throughout Franklin County, with some damage near the intersection of Warner Winn Rd and Dyking Rd.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 22:40:00 to 24-MAY-22 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An automated creek gage along Walnut Creek near the intersection of southeast Maynard Rd and East Chatham St was above flood stage.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 22:50:00 to 24-MAY-22 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding due to heavy rainfall was reported at Wolf Creek Circle in Raleigh.

Tornado in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-22 15:07:00 to 23-MAY-22 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEAVER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A very brief EF-0 tornado, with estimated maximum wind speeds of 85 mph, touched down during the late afternoon on Monday, May 23, 2022, just northeast of the City of Durham, Durham County North Carolina. The touchdown, which occurred at treetop level, first occurred along Glenbrook Dr, De Mille St, Hinson Dr, Waring St, Da Vinci St, and several of the surrounding streets. The tornado then lifted and briefly touched down again at treetop level along Colonial Heights Dr and Thompson Rd, before lifting and finally dissipating.
Since the rotary winds never actually touched the ground and remained at treetop level, the direct damage was confined to trees and resulted in numerous uprooted and snapped trees. Subsequent damage occurred to several homes when the uprooted and
snapped trees fell on them. While surveying the damage, a resident of the affected area showed the surveyor video that was captured as the damaging was occurring. This video showed a funnel cloud extending down to, but not below the treetop or tree canopy level, thus resulting in the heavy damage to numerous trees in the affected area, and subsequent structural damage.