| Event |
Thunderstorm Wind |
| Magnitude |
60 kts. |
| State |
NORTH CAROLINA |
| County/Area |
CASWELL |
| WFO |
RNK |
| Begin Date |
06/29/2012 21:20:00 EST-5 |
| Begin Range |
2 |
| Begin Azimuth |
NW |
| Begin Location |
PELHAM |
| Begin Lat/Lon |
36.52/-79.49 |
| End Date |
06/29/2012 21:40:00 EST-5 |
| End Range |
1 |
| End Azimuth |
E |
| End Location |
PROSPECT HILL |
| End Lat/Lon |
36.25/-79.18 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
150.00K |
| Crop Damage |
|
| Episode Narrative |
A derecho of historic proportion rolled through the region and caused widespread, significant damage. Numerous power outages occurred. Some customers were without power for several days which coincided with a prolonged period of excessive heat. The derecho had its origin around Chicago, Illinois around 1:00 pm EST. By 7:00 pm EST the derecho had reached southeast West Virginia. Only two hours later, it was pushing through Southside Virginia. By midnight EST it had reached the Atlantic coast. Northwest North Carolina was on the southern periphery of this Derecho. |
| Event Narrative |
Thunderstorm wind down around 100 trees across the county along with many power lines down due to falling trees. In Yanceyville, trees fell on two vehicles. Damage values are estimated. |
