High Wind — Eastern Polk, North Carolina

2008-05-11 to 2008-05-12 · Eastern Polk, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

Strong winds developed behind a cold front over the North Carolina mountains. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the region. Several structures were damaged by fallen trees. Twenty two homes were damaged by fallen trees in the town of Lake Lure in Rutherford County alone.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 107891. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.