A weak upper low triggered numerous thunderstorms over western North Carolina. Several of the storms produced damaging wind and large hail.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 13:45:00 to 28-MAY-10 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAY
Reported by: County Official

A blocked culvert caused Bettys Creek Rd to be closed due to flooding.

Lightning in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:00:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIPOSA
Reported by: Newspaper

A father and son were injured when struck by lightning on Old Plank Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 12:20:00 to 28-MAY-10 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Dillsboro area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 12:30:00 to 28-MAY-10 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down in the Riverbend area north of Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 15:00:00 to 28-MAY-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATTERSON SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down in the Patterson Springs area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 15:00:00 to 28-MAY-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EARL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down along Lavendar Rd, about 2 miles south of Patterson Springs.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 15:05:00 to 28-MAY-10 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EARL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 15:20:00 to 28-MAY-10 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 15:40:00 to 28-MAY-10 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported in the Alexis community.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 17:20:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A tree and multiple power lines were blown down on Foster Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 17:55:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were blown down in the Harmony area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 18:00:00 to 28-MAY-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOCKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down in and around Mocksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 20:49:00 to 28-MAY-10 20:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIMESHAWES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Utility company reported numerous trees blown down in the Bad Creek area on both sides of the state line.

Flash Flood in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 15:10:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEATHERMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads flooded in the northeast part of the county, including Leatherman Gap Rd and Old Mill Rd.

Hail in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 15:42:00 to 28-MAY-10 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRON STATION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 15:50:00 to 28-MAY-10 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:05:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLS RIVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter size hail was reported in Mills River and up to 2 miles west of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 10:40:00 to 28-MAY-10 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Two trees were blown down northwest of Morganton.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:06:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of nickels fell from the south end of Lake Norman to Huntersville.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:14:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILGROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:18:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELVIN HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:20:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINT HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down in the Mint Hill area.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:20:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees blown down between Fairview and Unionville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:30:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A couple trees were blown down in the western part of the county.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:50:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:55:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down and several large limbs were blown onto power lines on 23rd Ave NE.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 17:16:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENOLA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles near Burkemont.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 17:20:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were blown down in the Statesville area.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:25:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTHERFORDTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:45:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DYSORTVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to nickel size hail fell from Deer Park Rd, about 7 miles east southeast of Marion, to the Dysartsville community.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 17:25:00 to 28-MAY-10 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A couple trees were blown down near the intersection of Woodleaf Rd and Ridge Rd.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-10 16:01:00 to 28-MAY-10 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTHERFORDTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarter size was reported near the intersection of Coxe Rd and Baber Rd.