North Carolina, 2010Damaging Winds in North Carolina, November 16 to 17, 2010
November 16 to 17, 2010 · NWS RAH · 33 events in 15 counties and zones
A deepening surface low tracked northeast from middle Tennessee into the eastern Great Lakes, while the trailing attendant cold front moved east across North Carolina during the early morning of the 17th. A severe severe bow line segment raced east ahead of the cold front, producing widespread wind damage across central North Carolina.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- $34,000
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 33
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.
A deepening surface low tracked northeast from middle Tennessee into the eastern Great Lakes, while the trailing attendant cold front moved east across North Carolina during the early morning of the 17th. A severe severe bow line segment raced east ahead of the cold front, producing widespread wind damage across central North Carolina.
Thunderstorm Wind, Forsyth
- When
- November 16, 9:46 PM EST to 10:15 PM EST
- Where
- Forsyth County, 1.11 mi W of Dennis to 3.93 mi NE of Kernersville
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 36.220, -80.200
Several trees blown down along a swath extending from Stanleyville to near Kernersville.
Thunderstorm Wind, Guilford
- When
- November 16, 10:40 PM EST
- Where
- Guilford County, 2.02 mi NE of Colfax
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- County Official
- Coordinates
- 36.143, -79.998
Two trees were blown down along Bunker Hill and Stafford Mill Roads in the Oak Ridge area.
Thunderstorm Wind, Alamance
- When
- November 16, 10:45 PM EST to 10:55 PM EST
- Where
- Alamance County, 0.89 mi SE of Snow Camp to 2.83 mi ENE of Sutphin
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 35.870, -79.420
Numerous trees were blown down across southern part of county. Several out buildiings were reported destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind, Chatham
- When
- November 16, 10:45 PM EST
- Where
- Chatham County, Silk Hope
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- Amateur Radio
- Coordinates
- 35.780, -79.370
A couple of trees and power-lines were blown down. One tree fell onto a garage resulting in only minor damage.
Thunderstorm Wind, Durham
- When
- November 16, 11:25 PM EST
- Where
- Durham County, 0.86 mi NW of Lowes Grove
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.910, -78.889
One tree was blown down across Alston Avenue near the intersection of NC Highway 55 and NC Highway 147.
Thunderstorm Wind, Granville
- When
- November 16, 11:50 PM EST
- Where
- Granville County, 1.3 mi SW of Mt Energy
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- County Official
- Coordinates
- 36.118, -78.647
Two trees were blown down on Ferbow Road and Cliffton Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind, Vance
- When
- November 16, 11:51 PM EST
- Where
- Vance County, 1.65 mi N of Gillburg
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 36.303, -78.365
One tree was blown down near the intersection of Rock Mill Road and Garrett Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- November 16, 11:55 PM EST to November 17, 12:15 AM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 3.49 mi NW of Friendship to 1.49 mi SSW of Raleigh Arpt
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.730, -78.950
Several trees were blown down along a swath from New Hill to near Garner.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- November 17, 12:15 AM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 0.89 mi SW of College View
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.770, -78.710
One tree was blown down on Athens Drive near Athens High School. Tree was blocking one lane on the road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin
- When
- November 17, 12:18 AM EST to 12:23 AM EST
- Where
- Franklin County, 0.64 mi W of Louisburg to 2.77 mi SSW of Seven Paths
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 36.100, -78.311
Numerous trees were blown down around Louisburg, especially near McKenzie Road and Shawnee Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- November 17, 12:19 AM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 2.26 mi SSW of Wilders Grove
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.769, -78.581
A large tree was blown down at 3400 Poole Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- November 17, 12:19 AM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 1.18 mi ENE of Wilders Grove
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 35.804, -78.550
Several trees were blown down near Hedingham Golf Course.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- November 17, 12:19 AM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 1.38 mi N of Barham
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 35.950, -78.420
Several trees were blown down along NC Highway 96.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- November 17, 12:29 AM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 2.21 mi WNW of Auburn
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.695, -78.585
One tree was blown down near the intersection of Highway 70 and White Oak Road in Garner.
Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin
- When
- November 17, 12:30 AM EST
- Where
- Franklin County, 2.15 mi NNW of Daddysville
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 35.930, -78.230
Several trees were blown down on Cheves Road in Bunn.
Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin
- When
- November 17, 12:30 AM EST
- Where
- Franklin County, 1.49 mi NNE of White Level
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 36.150, -78.140
Several trees were blown down on Douglas Williams Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- November 17, 12:30 AM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 0.42 mi SE of Wake Xrds
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.875, -78.516
Thunderstorm Wind, Johnston
- When
- November 17, 12:33 AM EST
- Where
- Johnston County, 2.98 mi SSW of Wilsons Mills
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.540, -78.390
One tree was blown in Cleveland.
Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin
- When
- November 17, 12:35 AM EST
- Where
- Franklin County, 2.15 mi SSW of Pearces
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.890, -78.310
One tree was blown down near the intersection of Pearces Road and Elm Walk Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind, Johnston
- When
- November 17, 12:35 AM EST
- Where
- Johnston County, 0.56 mi E of Clayton
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.650, -78.460
Two trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- November 17, 12:35 AM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 2.67 mi E of Kennebec
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.530, -78.703
A large tree was blown down onto a power-line at 6345 Wimberly Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- November 17, 12:35 AM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 1.82 mi ESE of Zebulon
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $7,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.810, -78.300
A storage buildings was picked up and blown onto a mobile home. A telephone pole was also blown through the mobile home. Monetary damages were estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- November 17, 12:35 AM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 2.47 mi E of Rockton
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.833, -78.286
Thunderstorm Wind, Johnston
- When
- November 17, 12:37 AM EST
- Where
- Johnston County, 3.96 mi S of Clayton
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- NWS Employee
- Coordinates
- 35.593, -78.481
One tree fell onto a house on Lee Road. The tree caused minor damage to dormer on roof.
Thunderstorm Wind, Hoke
- When
- November 17, 12:51 AM EST
- Where
- Hoke County, 2.99 mi NNW of Rockfish to 1.7 mi W of Rockfish
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 35.020, -79.090
Two trees were blown down on Lindsay Road and Pittman Grove Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Nash
- When
- November 17, 12:55 AM EST
- Where
- Nash County, 1.8 mi ENE of Bass Xrds to 1.27 mi SW of Dortches
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.992, -78.051
Numerous trees and power-lines down just north of Nashville. Several of the downed trees were blocking roads.
Thunderstorm Wind, Cumberland
- When
- November 17, 12:56 AM EST
- Where
- Cumberland County, 1.6 mi SE of Fenix
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.016, -79.008
One tree was blown down on Strickland Bridge Road near Fisher Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Halifax
- When
- November 17, 1:00 AM EST
- Where
- Halifax County, 0.69 mi S of Pierces Xrds to 4.09 mi SSE of Heathsville
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 36.360, -77.670
Numerous trees were blown down around Enfield and Halifax. Some of the trees fell down on Interstate 95 resulting in automobile wrecks.
Thunderstorm Wind, Cumberland
- When
- November 17, 1:05 AM EST
- Where
- Cumberland County, 1.23 mi NNW of Hope Mills
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Other Federal Agency
- Coordinates
- 34.986, -78.960
Military Personnel from Pope Air Force Base reported a large tree was blown down at Camden Road and Hope Mills Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Edgecombe
- When
- November 17, 1:08 AM EST
- Where
- Edgecombe County, 1.78 mi SE of Whitakers
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 36.100, -77.700
Several trees were blown down along NC Highway 33 and Woodshore lane.
Thunderstorm Wind, Cumberland
- When
- November 17, 1:10 AM EST
- Where
- Cumberland County, 0.69 mi S of Stedman
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.010, -78.700
Several trees were blown down in Stedman.
Thunderstorm Wind, Halifax
- When
- November 17, 1:15 AM EST to 1:25 AM EST
- Where
- Halifax County, 0.89 mi NW of Enfield to Scotland Neck
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 36.190, -77.680
Several trees down along a swath extending from Enfield to Scotland Neck.
Thunderstorm Wind, Edgecombe
- When
- November 17, 1:20 AM EST to 1:34 AM EST
- Where
- Edgecombe County, 0.89 mi NW of Leggett to 0.56 mi W of Conetoe
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 35.990, -77.580
Numerous trees down along a swath extending from Leggett to Conetoe. One tree fell onto a home at 130 Tyson Street. Also, several downed trees were blocking Fishing Creek Road.
- 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.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
- Damaging Winds in Virginia, November 16 to 17, 2010$75,000 · 70 kt wind · 16 events
- Damaging Winds in Virginia, November 16 to 17, 2010$28,000 · 50 kt wind · 19 events
- Strong Wind in Kentucky, November 16, 2010$25,000 · 16 events
- Damaging Winds in Idaho, November 16, 2010$40,000 · 60 kt wind · 4 events
- High Wind in Kentucky, November 16, 2010$25,000 · 53 kt wind · 4 events
- Heavy Snow in Wyoming, November 16 to 17, 201021 events
- Hail and Damaging Winds in Virginia, November 16, 2010$15,000 · 63 kt wind · 11 events
- High Wind in Montana, November 16, 201068 kt wind · 12 events
- Damaging Winds in South Carolina, November 16 to 17, 2010$13,000 · 55 kt wind · 5 events
- Hail and Damaging Winds in North Carolina, November 16, 201055 kt wind · 9 events
- Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Colorado, November 16 to 17, 20107 events
- High Wind in Idaho, November 16, 2010$2,000 · 61 kt wind · 6 events
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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 267744, 267745, 267746, 267747, 267776, 267790, 267791, 267793, 267801, 267815, 267804, 267805, 267806, 267807, 267808, 267809, 267810, 267811, 267813, 267814, 267816, 267817, 267819, 267880, 267881, 267882, 267883, 267884, 267885, 267886, 267887, 267888, 267889.