Thunderstorms developed over the mountains, then pushed out into the foothills and piedmont, supported by northwest flow and a weak cold front. Some of the thunderstorms produced damaging winds and large hail.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 14:47:00 to 05-JUN-11 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Penny to quarter size hail was reported at River Creek campground.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 15:42:00 to 05-JUN-11 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on Lippard Farm Rd. A tree was also blown down nearby on Antietam Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 15:52:00 to 05-JUN-11 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down east of Lake Lure, near the Green Hill community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 16:45:00 to 05-JUN-11 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAIDEN LANEYS FLD AR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Approximately 50 trees were blown down in the area along E Maiden Rd, with at least one tree on a home.

Hail in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 16:52:00 to 05-JUN-11 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENVER LITTLE MTN AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Newspaper

Quarter size hail fell near the intersection of highways 150 and 16.

Hail in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 17:04:00 to 05-JUN-11 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 17:10:00 to 05-JUN-11 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell in the Walnut community.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 17:15:00 to 05-JUN-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were blown down about 2 miles northwest of Cherryville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 17:30:00 to 05-JUN-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDMON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several small trees and some large limbs were blown down on Riddle Farm Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 17:30:00 to 05-JUN-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT HOLLY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees blown down in the eastern part of Gaston County, from Mount Holly, to Cramerton, McAdenville, and Belmont. Falling trees damaged a home in McAdenville and at least two homes and some vehicles in Belmont.

Hail in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 17:33:00 to 05-JUN-11 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELMONT JCT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell at the intersection of Reese St and Bartlett St.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 16:48:00 to 05-JUN-11 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENVER LITTLE MTN AR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Mutliple trees were blown down along highway 150 near the Catawba County line, with
trees down on a home and a business. Additional trees were blown down along highway 16. Also, part of the roof was blown off a business near the highway 16/150 intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUN-11 15:26:00 to 05-JUN-11 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKGROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down on Long Branch Rd, about 6 miles southeast of Shelby. Another tree was blown down on Runyan Rd, with trees and power lines also downed on Lavender Rd. Some shutters were blown off a home just north of Grover.