Two distinct upper level storm systems passed through the area, one in the late morning, the second during the late afternoon and early evening. Each brought a round of active severe weather to the region. Enough time passed after the exit of the first for afternoon heating to play a factor just prior to the arrival of the second. The earlier storms were primarily hail, while the second round consisted of strong damaging winds. Precipitation was also heavy with radar estimated rainfall from eastern Watauga county through northern Wilkes county ranging from 1 to 3.5 inches in several hours with flooding reported near Millers Creek.

Hail in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 15:03:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN PARK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 15:10:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATE RD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 14:48:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAPHILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 15:23:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 16:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 15:32:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILOAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail occurred on Atkinson Road.

Hail in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 16:02:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: GERMANTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter-size hail covered the ground on Boles Road.

Hail in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 16:58:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime to quarter size hail fell just north of Boone.

Hail in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 15:53:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to quarter size hail along Musket Drive.

Hail in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 16:52:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENDALE SPGS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 14:28:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANNOY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 12:10:00 to 24-MAY-11 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees reported down just north of Eden.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 15:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAPHILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down.

Funnel Cloud in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 15:21:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Funnel cloud reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 17:49:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONGO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High winds from thunderstorms brought down some trees onto power lines west of Millers Creek and several trees at locations eastward for several miles through the town. Trees and power lines were also reported down in the Traphill, Austin and Thurmond areas by a local newspaper.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 18:10:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZEPHYR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two large trees were blown down along Crossroads Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 19:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARK SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Numerous large tree limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 18:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTONVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A number of trees were blown down in the Hamptonville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 19:10:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUSHEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong outflow from thunderstorms brought down trees on Elm Grove Church Road and along Mizpah Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 19:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDEN TRI CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown over along Fieldcrest Road near Eden.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 19:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLISBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were reported down on Brandy Trace Lane east of Belews Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 19:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHACKTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on the grounds of Forbush High School.

Flash Flood in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 18:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several roads in the Millers Creek area were flooded with 6 to 10 inches of moving water. Roads affected included Highway, Boone Trail and Hensley Eller Road.

Hail in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-11 14:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEETWOOD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter