A line of severe storms moved across western North Carolina during the late afternoon hours producing widespread wind damage and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 20:35:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines blown down on Depot St in Rockwell. A pier was destroyed on High Rock Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 20:08:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOCKSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter measured a 63 mph wind gust and reported several trees blown down in the area. Also, a tree was blown down, blocking Wilkesboro St in Mocksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 20:10:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALISBURY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was blown down on a garage on Cool Springs Rd. Another house on the same road received minor damage to the roof, gutters, and chimney.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 20:15:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVIDSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees blown down on E Rocky River Rd.

Tornado in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 20:17:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOCKSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS survey found a small tornado path in the Cornatzer community just east of Mocksville. A mobile home and surrounding outbuildings were damaged and there were several trees blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 20:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANNAPOLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and power lines blown down between Kannapolis and Mount Pleasant.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 18:25:00 to 04-MAR-08 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENOIR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Widespread trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 18:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Widespread trees down across much of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 19:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 19:05:00 to 04-MAR-08 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 17:55:00 to 04-MAR-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 17:58:00 to 04-MAR-08 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 18:20:00 to 04-MAR-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DYSORTVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large storage shed was lifted and destroyed by strong winds in the Dysartsville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 17:10:00 to 04-MAR-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Quite a few trees blown down around the county, with a few blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 17:25:00 to 04-MAR-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 18:05:00 to 04-MAR-08 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTHERFORDTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles blown down from the Green Hill area to Rutherfordton, to the Sunshine community. At least one tree fell on a home near Rutherfordton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and power lines blown down around the metro area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 19:45:00 to 04-MAR-08 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and power lines blown down between Dallas and Mt Holly.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 19:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees and power lines blown down across the southern half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 12:45:00 to 04-MAR-08 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRYON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 14:40:00 to 04-MAR-08 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 19:50:00 to 04-MAR-08 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATESVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous large trees blown down in the Statesville area. Davis St was the hardest hit area, where at least two trees on homes and/or vehicles. Also, a barn was destroyed on Hicks Creek Rd in Troutman.