A small MCS developed northwest of Charlotte. The cluster of thunderstorms intensified as it moved across the Charlotte metropolitan area, causing wind damage as well as some flash flooding on the southeast side of the city and into Union County, NC.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-10 12:55:00 to 12-JUL-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEHAVEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

The canopy of a gas station collapsed at the intersection of Independence Blvd and Margaret Wallace Rd and several trees were blown down in and around Mint Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-10 13:00:00 to 12-JUL-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Stough Rd.

Flash Flood in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-10 15:00:00 to 12-JUL-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAIL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several stream gauges on Goose Creek went well above flood stage. Impacts included flooding of State Rd 1524 and a few other roads northeast of Indian Trail.

Flood in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-10 16:30:00 to 12-JUL-10 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding continued in the Goose Creek Basin through the evening, and progressed downstream to Fairview, where additional flooding developed near the highway 218 and 601 junction.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-10 10:54:00 to 12-JUL-10 10:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHBURN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-10 10:30:00 to 12-JUL-10 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALL HEALING SPGS
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home on Willie McLeod Rd, igniting a fire that caused significant damage.

Lightning in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-10 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHS STORE
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a barn on Rocky Springs Rd, igniting a fire that destroyed the structure and its contents.

Lightning in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 12-JUL-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAZEPPA
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck at a church on Mazeppa Rd, injuring a man and damaging some equipment.

Flash Flood in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-10 14:00:00 to 12-JUL-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKHURST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Apartments were flooded on Teal Point Dr due to Edwards Branch overflowing its banks. Also, McMullen Creek overflowed and flooded Lincrest Place and Sam Newell Rd was flooded by Irvin Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-10 12:10:00 to 12-JUL-10 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALDWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down in and around Huntersville. A tree fell on an occupied vehicle on Sandowne Lane, about 3.5 miles northwest of Huntersville.