Thunderstorm Wind — Wilkes, North Carolina
2013-06-13 · near Mulberry, Wilkes, North Carolina
1
Direct deaths
$500
Property damage
50 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Thunderstorms along a squall line downed a large white pine tree at a residence along Mountain Valley Church Road as the line crossed the area west of Mulberry. The tree fell on an elderly man as he was walking across his yard. Damage values are estimated.
Wider weather episode
A cold front moved across the region in the form of a squall line of storms. Winds of 60 to 70 mph accompanied this squall line, resulting a widespread wind damage. Large hail also accompanied some of the stronger storms.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 457027. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.