Easterly upslope flow behind a cold front helped to initiate thunderstorms over the North Carolina foothills during the afternoon hours. With mid-level winds of about 35 knots and plenty of moisture pooled behind the front, the storms produced quite a bit of severe weather as they moved across the foothills and piedmont.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 16:26:00 to 11-AUG-11 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIFFITH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell on South Bvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 16:33:00 to 11-AUG-11 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEHAVEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on Old Providence Rd and on Alexander Rd about two miles west of Matthews. Additional trees were blown down to the south and west of town, and an outbuilding was moved off its foundation near the intersection of Abby Walk Lane and McKee Rd.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 16:37:00 to 11-AUG-11 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIFFITH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 17:00:00 to 11-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STALLINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were blown down in the Water Oak area.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 17:12:00 to 11-AUG-11 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was blown down onto a house on Johnson St in Monroe.

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 12:50:00 to 11-AUG-11 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITNEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Department of Highways

Quarter size hail fell at the intersection of Connelly Springs Rd and highway 321.

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 12:50:00 to 11-AUG-11 12:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Penny size hail was reported off Horseshoe Bend Rd and in other nearby locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 13:47:00 to 11-AUG-11 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIVE GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down on highway 10 east of Casar. A tree fell on a house in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 13:54:00 to 11-AUG-11 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree and multiple large limbs were blown down on Davie Academy Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 15:04:00 to 11-AUG-11 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were blown down on Bethel Church Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 15:10:00 to 11-AUG-11 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVIDSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees and large limbs were blown down in the city of Davidson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 15:18:00 to 11-AUG-11 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and power lines were blown down along Statesville Rd, with other trees and large limbs down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 15:33:00 to 11-AUG-11 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees were blown down throughout the city of Dallas. Two trees fell on homes. Downed trees also crushed at least two vehicles.

Hail in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 15:51:00 to 11-AUG-11 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAMERTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell along Hickory Grove Rd.

Hail in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 15:54:00 to 11-AUG-11 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELMONT JCT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell at the intersection of Hickory Grove Rd and Lees Rd, with hail up to half dollar size reported on the northeast side of Belmont.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 16:04:00 to 11-AUG-11 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC ADENVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees, power lines, and utility poles were blown down in the Cramerton and Belmont areas, with multiple trees on homes, including trees on about a dozen mobile homes on Parkdale Dr alone. Two homes were struck by downed trees on Lakewood Rd in Cramerton. Windows were blown out of several buildings in downtown Belmont by wind. At least one person received minor injuries due to broken glass.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 16:10:00 to 11-AUG-11 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAW CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Wind stripped the siding off a building on Sam Wilson Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 17:12:00 to 11-AUG-11 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERAL SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on Pleasant Grove Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-AUG-11 15:26:00 to 11-AUG-11 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six aircraft were damaged and at least one tree blown down at Concord Regional Airport. Large tree limbs were also blown down near Concord Mills.