A strong cold front triggered several severe storms over western North Carolina during the afternoon and evening hours.

Hail in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 16:51:00 to 30-SEP-08 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL SPG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 17:07:00 to 30-SEP-08 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported near the intersection of highway 70 and Bethesda Rd.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 17:09:00 to 30-SEP-08 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 17:09:00 to 30-SEP-08 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Power lines were blown down on Webb Farm Rd. A tree was also blown down in Mooresboro at the same time.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 17:15:00 to 30-SEP-08 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported on Howard Cole Rd.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 17:43:00 to 30-SEP-08 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDER MILLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported on Big Allen Rd in the Danieltown area.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 18:10:00 to 30-SEP-08 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFSIDE JCT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail was reported near the intersection of highway 120 and Family Dr.

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 18:30:00 to 30-SEP-08 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail was reported on highway 901 west of Union Grove.

Hail in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 19:22:00 to 30-SEP-08 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALISBURY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported on highway 150 southwest of Salisbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 19:30:00 to 30-SEP-08 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESCENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees were blown down on power lines on highway 52 near Saint Luke Church Rd.

Hail in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 19:30:00 to 30-SEP-08 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESCENT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Hail was reported on highway 52 near Saint Luke Church Rd.

Hail in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 15:22:00 to 30-SEP-08 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYAL PINES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail was reported on Four Oaks Dr.

Hail in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 15:32:00 to 30-SEP-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODLUCK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.60M
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail was reported near the intersection of Youngs Gap Rd and Lindsey Loop. Large hail also caused significant damage to the apple crop in the area around Saint Pauls Rd and Old Clear Creek Rd.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 16:00:00 to 30-SEP-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: UREE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Hail reported on highway 64 west of Green Hill.

Hail in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 16:25:00 to 30-SEP-08 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNY VIEW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail was reported in the Sunny View community.

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 16:31:00 to 30-SEP-08 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 16:40:00 to 30-SEP-08 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of penny to golf ball size hail were received from the Statesville area.

Hail in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 15:50:00 to 30-SEP-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 17:03:00 to 30-SEP-08 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAROLEEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported along Middle Street in Caroleen.