Thunderstorm Wind in Columbus County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind March 12, 2026 · Columbus County, North Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trees were reported down on one house as well as powerlines.

The wider storm

A small area of low pressure along a strong cold front lead to strong thunderstorm winds in Northeast South Carolina, Southeast North Carolina, and the adjacent coastal waters.

Began near Freeman (34.3200, -78.2700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1310701. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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