North Carolina, 2010

Damaging Winds and Lightning Strike in North Carolina, June 14, 2010

June 14, 2010 · NWS RAH · 22 events in 10 counties and zones

An area of severe thunderstorms developed in association with a southeastward moving upper level disturbance and combined with daytime heating to generate severe downburst winds. Wind damage was reported across portions of the Triad south to the South Carolina line.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$160,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
22

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS RAH wrote it up.

An area of severe thunderstorms developed in association with a southeastward moving upper level disturbance and combined with daytime heating to generate severe downburst winds. Wind damage was reported across portions of the Triad south to the South Carolina line.

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 104 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:44 UTC.

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Event by event

21 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Forsyth

When
June 14, 3:44 PM EST
Where
Forsyth County, 1.31 mi ESE of Lewisville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.090, -80.400

Several trees were reported blown down in Lewisville along with downed power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Davidson

When
June 14, 3:55 PM EST
Where
Davidson County, 0.56 mi W of Arcadia
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
35.950, -80.310

The local fire department reported trees and power lines down across Arcadia.

Thunderstorm Wind, Davidson

When
June 14, 3:55 PM EST
Where
Davidson County, Midway
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.980, -80.270

Davidson County dispatch reported trees down in Midway at Hickory Tree Road and Farm Brook Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Forsyth

When
June 14, 4:00 PM EST
Where
Forsyth County, 0.56 mi W of Park Terrace
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
36.120, -80.230

Numerous trees were reported blown down across Forsyth County. At the height of the storm 6500 customers were without power across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Davidson

When
June 14, 4:16 PM EST
Where
Davidson County, 0.89 mi SE of Lexington
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.810, -80.260

Over 40 trees were reported blown down from near the Forsyth County line south to Lexington. One tree fell on a home at 209 Beethoven Avenue. Trees also fell on at least two vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Davidson

When
June 14, 4:20 PM EST
Where
Davidson County, 1.12 mi E of Glen Anna
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.850, -80.080

A trained spotter reported a five foot diameter tree blown down across the road at the 700 block of Fairgrave Road south of Thomasville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Guilford

When
June 14, 4:20 PM EST
Where
Guilford County, 0.56 mi W of Pomona
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.070, -79.880

Guilford County dispatch reported trees down near 2317 Longdale Road in Greensboro.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 14, 4:29 PM EST to 4:43 PM EST
Where
Randolph County, 1.82 mi WNW of Trinity to 0.82 mi ESE of Asheboro
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.890, -80.010

Numerous trees were blown down from Trinity to Randleman and Asheboro. In Randlemand trees were blown down along Fairview Church Road. Several trees were blown down around Randleman as well as along Lucas Road in West Asheboro and across the north side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind, Guilford

When
June 14, 4:40 PM EST
Where
Guilford County, 1.12 mi E of Pinecroft
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.020, -79.810

Guilford County reported trees down along Quinlan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 14, 4:50 PM EST to 5:09 PM EST
Where
Randolph County, 1.49 mi SSE of Ulah to 0.89 mi NNW of Seagrove
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.610, -79.820

Trees were reported blown down from the south side of Asheboro along Highway 134 south to near Seagrove. Tree were blown down across the roadway on the 1100 block of Burney Road near Seagrove.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 14, 4:55 PM EST
Where
Randolph County, Ulah
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.630, -79.830

A trained spotter reported a tree blown down through a residence on Painter Road near Highway 220 south of Ulah.

Lightning, Randolph

When
June 14, 5:00 PM EST
Where
Randolph County, 1.49 mi NNW of Hillsville
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.850, -79.960

A trained spotter reported a residential fire due to lightning at 5184 Fairview Farm Road. Lightning struck a gas line igniting the fire.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 14, 5:00 PM EST
Where
Randolph County, 0.89 mi NE of Auman Corner
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.560, -79.840

Randolph County Emergency Services reported a tree down across the road at 4220 Highway 134.

Thunderstorm Wind, Moore

When
June 14, 5:00 PM EST
Where
Moore County, 5.62 mi W of Howard Mill
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.500, -79.750

Trees blown down across Cagle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Moore

When
June 14, 5:07 PM EST
Where
Moore County, 1.32 mi WNW of Hallison
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.440, -79.520

Trees were reported blown down across Borden Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 14, 5:09 PM EST
Where
Randolph County, 2.35 mi ENE of Auman Corner
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.560, -79.810

A tree was blown down across the road at the 1100 block of Burney Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When
June 14, 5:10 PM EST
Where
Montgomery County, 0.89 mi SE of Troy
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.360, -79.890

Numerous trees were blown down blocking several roads in and around Troy as well as across Montgomery County. Numerous water rescues were performed on Badin Lake due to the high wind capsizing boats.

Thunderstorm Wind, Stanly

When
June 14, 5:20 PM EST to 5:30 PM EST
Where
Stanly County, 1.83 mi ESE of Albemarle to 1.21 mi N of Big Lick
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.360, -80.190

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down from Albemarle to Oakboro. Several roads in the area were blocked due to downed trees and widespread power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Anson

When
June 14, 5:39 PM EST
Where
Anson County, 1.49 mi SSE of Ansonville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.100, -80.110

Several trees were blown down around Ansonville blocking Hill Road and Mount Vernon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Moore

When
June 14, 5:45 PM EST
Where
Moore County, 0.89 mi NE of Vina Vista
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.180, -79.470

Trees were blown down across Highway 55 at Turtle Point Road in Pinehurst.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hoke

When
June 14, 5:50 PM EST to 6:17 PM EST
Where
Hoke County, 4.3 mi NNE of Sanatorium to 2.37 mi S of Raeford
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.130, -79.310

Trees were blown down from near Ashley Heights to Raeford and locations south of Raeford. Large trees were blown down in the Raeford city limits. About eight trees were down blocking several roads from Raeford to the northwest portion of the county. Trees were also reported blown down south of Raeford just north of the Scotland County line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richmond

When
June 14, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Richmond County, 0.69 mi N of Rockingham Hamlet Ar
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.910, -79.770

A couple of trees were blown down in East Rockingham.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Lightning
A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 241670, 241671, 241672, 241673, 241674, 241675, 241676, 241677, 241678, 241679, 241680, 241681, 241682, 242369, 241683, 241684, 241685, 241688, 241689, 241691, 241692, 241693.