Strong Wind — Alleghany, North Carolina
2022-03-12 · Alleghany, North Carolina
$2K
Property damage
44 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong winds downed three trees around three miles south of Hollins. Damage values are estimated.
Wider weather episode
After the passage of a cold front, strong to high winds buffeted portions of the mountains and foothills of North Carolina. Across Watauga County, measured gusts ranged from 58 to 64 mph. Across the Foothills, strong winds downed trees and blew over a gas station canopy.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1015687. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.