An approaching upper low helped trigger numerous thunderstorms over western North Carolina during the afternoon hours and into the overnight. Some of the storms produced large hail and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 16:01:00 to 13-MAY-11 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANNER ELK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in downtown Banner Elk, one of which fell on a business. Part of a chain link fence and some signs were blown down as well.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 16:08:00 to 13-MAY-11 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 17:02:00 to 13-MAY-11 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell along Jonestown Rd.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 17:16:00 to 13-MAY-11 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASAR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported on Camp Knob Rd.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 17:30:00 to 13-MAY-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIVE GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 19:33:00 to 13-MAY-11 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURNERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on Castle Creek Rd, about 4 miles north of Statesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 19:48:00 to 13-MAY-11 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARIUM SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down about a mile north of Troutman.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 20:01:00 to 13-MAY-11 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on Ridge Rd in the southwest part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 20:14:00 to 13-MAY-11 20:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOCKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on County Home Rd, about 2 miles southwest of Mocksville.

Hail in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 21:55:00 to 13-MAY-11 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINGATE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny to quarter size hail was reported at Wingate University.

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 19:30:00 to 13-MAY-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 21:55:00 to 13-MAY-11 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINGATE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 15:04:00 to 13-MAY-11 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: County Official

Golf ball size hail fell along Interstate 40 west of Old Fort.

Hail in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 15:15:00 to 13-MAY-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 15:40:00 to 13-MAY-11 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHOUSE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball size hail was reported just south of the McDowell County line.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 15:41:00 to 13-MAY-11 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 15:44:00 to 13-MAY-11 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 15:45:00 to 13-MAY-11 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported on Patton Ave on on the west side of Asheville.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-11 17:09:00 to 13-MAY-11 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported on Pheasant Creek Rd, about 4 miles west northwest of Casar.