Several supercell thunderstorms affected the western Carolinas during the afternoon and evening hours, producing very large hail, wind damage and a few weak tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 05:05:00 to 16-JUN-09 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down on Chenault Rd.

Hail in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 15:23:00 to 16-JUN-09 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported on Cascade Lakes Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 16:30:00 to 16-JUN-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs were blown down near the Lincoln County line.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 16:48:00 to 16-JUN-09 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLSTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball size hail was reported on Wilson Rd in Fallston.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:00:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUBBS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported on Buffalo Church Rd.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:15:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGS MTN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:20:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported on Bethlehem Rd.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:18:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGS MTN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles and knocked out windows near the intersection of El Bethel Rd and highway 74.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:25:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: County Official

Hail was also reported on Hunt Seat Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 16:48:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WACO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS survey found extensive straight line wind damage surrounding the tornado paths from Fallston to areas southwest of Kings Mountain. Very large hail driven by wind caused significant damage to some structures. Some trees fell on and blocked I-85.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 20:10:00 to 16-JUN-09 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORKS OF IVY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Large trees were blown down on Locust Grove Rd.

Lightning in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:00:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WACO
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home on Cedar Lake Farm Rd, igniting a fire that caused significant damage.

Tornado in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 16:42:00 to 16-JUN-09 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAM MILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short, weak tornado path began near the intersection of Fallston-Waco Rd and Devine Rd, and extended south for more than a mile. Damage was mainly confined to uprooted and snapped trees. Some trees fell on vehicles and homes. However, some homes received minor to moderate roof damage.

Tornado in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:00:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WACO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An intermittent tornado damage path began in the Racine Rd area north of the Stony Point community, and extended south, southeast before dissipating just north of I-85. Damage was mainly confined to downed trees and power lines. However, two mobile homes were shifted off their foundations and several homes received minor to moderate roof damage.