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A severe hail storm in Buncombe County, North Carolina caused widespread damage to property, including roofs and vehicles. The storm destroyed a local woman’s chicken coop and damaged her home and car, while another local lost two vehicles due to hail damage. Officials warned of further severe storms and advised residents to stay alert and prepare for worst-case scenarios.
Buncombe County Residents Daunted by Aftermath of Hail Storm
In Buncombe County, North Carolina, Wednesday’s hail storm wreaked havoc, leaving residents apprehensive about potential damage from the next storm. Vanessa Ankney, a resident outside Barnardsville, embarked on cleaning her devastated chicken coop, spending hours raking up debris. She said, “My chicken coop doesn’t have a roof on it anymore.”
Ankney revealed the extent of the storm’s destruction, including scattered debris, a damaged roof, and flooding inside her chicken coop. She stated that she’d also need to urgently address other damages on her property such as a damaged house roof and car.Read more details about the severe weather and forecast here.
Sherry Hardwood, a worker at Triangle Stop around four miles away from Ankney, shared her shock at the storm’s impact, citing severe car damage and huge hailstones. She admitted to being anxious about the upcoming night, expecting more adverse weather.Read about the power disruption caused by the storm here.
As of Wednesday night, a severe thunderstorm warning remained in effect across parts of Western North Carolina, including Buncombe, Henderson, and Rutherford counties. With heavy rain and winds anticipated, officials are advising residents to be on high alert.
Duke Energy has warned residents to prepare for potential power outages, advising them to ready flashlights, batteries, and non-perishable foods. As the severe weather continues to disrupt normalcy, residents brace for potential further damage.
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