High Wind in Mecklenburg, North Carolina

High Wind March 7, 2004 – March 8, 2004 · Mecklenburg, North Carolina

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

Death

Injuries

$75K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

As the cold front moved into the piedmont, wind damage continued and became more severe. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, while roofs were torn off of some buildings. Some outbuildings and barns were damaged or destroyed. In Mecklenburg County, an 81-year-old man was killed in Huntersville, when a tree fell across the deck on which he was standing.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5389028. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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