Scattered thunderstorms developed along the North Carolina, Tennessee state line during the late afternoon hours. Some of the storms produced damaging winds and large hail. Additional thunderstorms developed over the foothills and western piedmont during the evening hours. These storms also produced a combination of damaging winds and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 16:36:00 to 22-MAY-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down between Marshall and Mars Hill, with a tree on a house in the Mars Hill area. Additional trees were blown down on highway 19 east of Mars Hill.

Hail in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 16:40:00 to 22-MAY-11 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported on the highway 25 bypass.

Hail in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 17:10:00 to 22-MAY-11 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inch diameter hail was reported along highway 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 17:25:00 to 22-MAY-11 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: THREE MILE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down on highway 194 in the Three Mile area.

Hail in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 17:30:00 to 22-MAY-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter size hail was reported in downtown Marshall.

Thunderstorm Wind in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 17:40:00 to 22-MAY-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANKS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down along Prices Creek Rd.

Hail in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 18:02:00 to 22-MAY-11 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARS HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A second consecutive severe thunderstorm affected the Mars Hill area with hail up to the size of golf balls.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 19:35:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 19:50:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Horseshoe Bend Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 20:05:00 to 22-MAY-11 20:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree damage started in the county on the northeast side of Hickory. Numerous trees were also blown down across Falling Creek Rd and a tree was blown down on a vehicle in Conover, which injured the driver.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 20:12:00 to 22-MAY-11 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large trees were blown down in Taylorsville, damaging at least two buildings in town. Part of the roof was ripped off a warehouse building on highway 90 east of Taylorsville. A church that was under construction was destroyed in Hiddenite where numerous trees and power lines were downed as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 20:25:00 to 22-MAY-11 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATESVILLE RHYNE AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Pisgah Church Rd and on Myrtle Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 20:32:00 to 22-MAY-11 20:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Old Mountain Rd and Antietam Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 20:40:00 to 22-MAY-11 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down to the north of Statesville, including at the intersection of Nixon Rd and Chipley Rd and at the intersection of Jennings Rd and Lentz Rd.

Hail in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 16:35:00 to 22-MAY-11 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported from the north side of Marshall to the Mars Hill area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-11 19:50:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANITE FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on power lines on Helton Rd.