Thunderstorms developed along a stationary front over the western North Carolina piedmont during the early morning hours. The training storms produced very heavy rain from Shelby to the Charlotte metro area, which resulted in flash flooding. Later in the day thunderstorms again developed over the region. The storms produced more flash flooding over the North Carolina piedmont, northeast of Charlotte. A couple of the storms became pulse severe, producing a little wind damage.

Flash Flood in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-10 04:55:00 to 19-AUG-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Quite a few roads were closed near the city center, mainly on the east side, primarily due to poor drainage. Affected roads included Tryon St, East 4th St, Hubbard Rd, and Delilah Ln. Several water rescues were required from automobiles in this area. Additionally, a stream gauge on Mallard Creek reached the established flood stage near Harrisburg. Heavy rainfall also caused the roof to collapse at a homeless shelter on N College St.

Flash Flood in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-10 05:15:00 to 19-AUG-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A small stream overflowed its banks, flooding the basement of a home on Leander St, about 2 miles southwest of Shelby. Hickory Creek flooded the basement of another home on Windsor Dr. Muddy Creek also overflowed its banks and threatened some homes about 4 miles east of Shelby.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-10 15:24:00 to 19-AUG-10 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Two trees were blown down on Baker Ln.

Flash Flood in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-10 19:00:00 to 19-AUG-10 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRADING FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several creeks overflowed their banks and flooded several roads in eastern portions of the county. Roads affected included Bringle Ferry Rd, Black Rd, Richfield Rd and Saint Peters Church Rd.

Flood in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-10 20:30:00 to 19-AUG-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRADING FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rain ended across the area during the late evening, flooding persisted along several small streams in the eastern part of Rowan County before beginning to recede around midnight.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-10 17:00:00 to 19-AUG-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several small trees were blown down about 6 miles east of Marion.

Flash Flood in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-10 20:40:00 to 19-AUG-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused Wolfemeadow Creek to overflow its banks and flood Stough Rd. Several roads were also flooded and closed in the city, mainly due to poor drainage. Some of the flooded roads included Roberta Rd, Concord Pky, Manor Ave, Cabarrus Ave and Green St.