Thunderstorm Wind — Henderson, North Carolina

2025-05-17 · near Hoopers Creek, Henderson, North Carolina

Event narrative

Ham radio operator reported large tree limbs blown down in the Fletcher area.

Wider weather episode

A broken line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved into western North Carolina from Tennessee during the early morning hours. Multiple reports of damaging wind gusts were received, along with isolated large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1266962. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.