North Carolina, 2026

Damaging Winds in North Carolina, June 27, 2026

June 27, 2026 · NWS RAH · 22 events in 7 counties and zones

A stationary front was draped from the Ohio Valley into the northern Mid-Atlantic region. A mid-level system tracked in from the west and led to numerous showers and storms across the Coastal Plain and Piedmont of Central North Carolina.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$95,000
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.

A stationary front was draped from the Ohio Valley into the northern Mid-Atlantic region. A mid-level system tracked in from the west and led to numerous showers and storms across the Coastal Plain and Piedmont of Central North Carolina. Numerous wind damage reports were observed.

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 68 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:13 UTC.

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Event by event

22 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Vance

When
June 27, 1:15 PM EST
Where
Vance County, 1.47 mi NE of Epsom
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.264, -78.310

Trees were reported down near Weldons Mill Road and Southerland Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
June 27, 1:45 PM EST
Where
Franklin County, 1.61 mi SE of Moulton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.151, -78.234

A tree fell along the roadway at Duke Valentine Wynne Road and Perdues Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wake

When
June 27, 1:50 PM EST
Where
Wake County, 1.8 mi S of Willow Spgs
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.574, -78.735

A tree was reported down on Kennebec Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wake

When
June 27, 1:53 PM EST
Where
Wake County, 0.62 mi ESE of Hollemans Xrds
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
35.616, -78.910

Power outages were caused by downed trees near the intersection of Avent Ferry Road and New Hill Holleman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wake

When
June 27, 1:55 PM EST
Where
Wake County, 0.96 mi ESE of Holly Spgs
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.647, -78.834

A tree fell on power lines near South Main Street and West Elm Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
June 27, 2:05 PM EST
Where
Franklin County, 2.78 mi S of Seven Paths
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.960, -78.180

A tree was reported down along the road near the 100 block of Rawhide Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
June 27, 2:05 PM EST
Where
Franklin County, 3.5 mi NNE of Daddysville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.947, -78.197

A tree fell in the roadway at Paul Sledge Road and Sledge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
June 27, 2:05 PM EST
Where
Franklin County, 2.21 mi S of Seven Paths
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.968, -78.173

A large tree was reported down near the intersection of Thomas Gay Road and Seven Paths Road in Spring Hope. A nearby residence also saw damage to their siding and front porch.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wake

When
June 27, 2:07 PM EST
Where
Wake County, 1.38 mi N of Cario
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
35.620, -78.770

Downed trees caused a large power outage around the Bentwinds, Woodlake Estates, Ballentine, and Mill Ridge neighborhoods northeast of Fuquay-Varina. Over two thousand customers were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wake

When
June 27, 2:20 PM EST
Where
Wake County, 2.31 mi ENE of Mc Cullers
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.680, -78.641

A tree was reported down on Buffaloe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wake

When
June 27, 2:20 PM EST
Where
Wake County, 2.03 mi NE of Mc Cullers
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.688, -78.651

A tree was reported down near Old Stage Road and Vandora Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nash

When
June 27, 2:24 PM EST
Where
Nash County, 1.31 mi ENE of Middlesex
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
35.790, -78.200

Downed trees caused a large power outage around the Middlesex area. Over one thousand customers were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wake

When
June 27, 2:25 PM EST
Where
Wake County, 1.59 mi WSW of Auburn
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
35.670, -78.576

Downed trees caused a large power outage near the intersection of Ackerman Road and White Oak Road. Over two thousand customers were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnston

When
June 27, 2:40 PM EST
Where
Johnston County, 1.48 mi WNW of Archers Lodge
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.692, -78.402

Numerous large trees were reported down near the intersection of Covered Bridge Road and Forest Oaks Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnston

When
June 27, 2:43 PM EST
Where
Johnston County, 0.97 mi NNE of Archers Lodge
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
35.692, -78.372

Downed trees caused a large power outage just east of Archer Lodge along Covered Bridge Road. Over two thousand customers were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnston

When
June 27, 2:44 PM EST
Where
Johnston County, 1.06 mi SE of Flowers
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
35.639, -78.337

Downed trees caused a large power outage near the intersection of Buffalo Road and Hidden Acres Drive. Around six hundred customers were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilson

When
June 27, 2:59 PM EST
Where
Wilson County, 1.76 mi SSE of Buckhorn Xrds
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.656, -78.110

A tree was reported down near the 8500 block of Watson Grove Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilson

When
June 27, 3:22 PM EST
Where
Wilson County, 2.23 mi NE of Evansdale
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.697, -77.848

A tree was reported down near the intersection of US Highway 264 Alternate East and Landfill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilson

When
June 27, 3:22 PM EST
Where
Wilson County, 3.61 mi WNW of Holdens Xrds
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.720, -77.840

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Tartt's Mill Road and Landfill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilson

When
June 27, 3:31 PM EST
Where
Wilson County, 2.6 mi ESE of Holdens Xrds
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.680, -77.741

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Piney Grove Church Road and Gum Pond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 27, 4:55 PM EST
Where
Randolph County, 1.11 mi NW of Liberty
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.889, -79.586

A tree was reported down near York Martin Road and Old 421 Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 27, 5:00 PM EST
Where
Randolph County, 0.49 mi S of Liberty
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
35.873, -79.572

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Old 421 Road and Liberty Grove Road.

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.

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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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1350361, 1350360, 1350359, 1350367, 1350363, 1350365, 1350366, 1350368, 1350369, 1350362, 1350364, 1350371, 1350370, 1350386, 1350372, 1350373, 1350375, 1350377, 1350378, 1350379, 1350381, 1350383.