A line of thunderstorms developed over eastern Tennessee ahead of a cold front. The line pushed east across the mountains and then across the foothills and piedmont during the afternoon and early evening hours. The line formed in an airmass characterized by high instability and moderate wind shear, and several of the storms produced areas of straight-line wind damage and one rare tornado in the North Carolina Mountains. The storms also produced large hail over the foothills and piedmont.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:33:00 to 13-JUN-13 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down on across the county, with some trees on homes or power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:45:00 to 13-JUN-13 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RHODHISS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down on Mise Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:15:00 to 13-JUN-13 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on Packs Hill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 13:42:00 to 13-JUN-13 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWISS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down across the county, with some power poles down and roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:48:00 to 13-JUN-13 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGVIEW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 55 mph gust was measured by the ASOS at Hickory Regional Airport at 2:48 LST. EM reported multiple trees and power lines blown down, mainly across northern and western sections of the county.

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:55:00 to 13-JUN-13 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in the Harmony area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 13:28:00 to 13-JUN-13 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLEGHENY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

At least two trees were blown down in the Laurel community, with one tree down on Cutshall Town Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:22:00 to 13-JUN-13 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGGIE VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were blown down from the Maggie Valley area to the Clyde area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:32:00 to 13-JUN-13 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down just to the north of Sylva.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:35:00 to 13-JUN-13 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DREXEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:20:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: County Official

Golf ball size hail was reported near Unionville.

Hail in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:20:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STALLINGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:01:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONOVER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across the north side of Conover, with County Home Rd and the area near the highway 16, Thornburg Drive intersection being the hardest hit. Several trees fell on and damaged homes in these areas, with one home destroyed. A brick chimney was also blown over.

Hail in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:03:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell in the Sheffield community.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:03:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONOVER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail was reported along County Home Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:07:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATESVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of trees uprooted or snapped and power lines blown down in the Statesville area. Siding and awnings were stripped from some homes. Several trees were blown across I-40, bringing traffic to a stop.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:11:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOCKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were blown down across the Mocksville area, with at least one tree on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:35:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALISBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Multiple trees were blown down around Salisbury. One tree fell on a vehicle on South Main St near Peach Orchard Rd, causing minor injuries to two occupants. Trees fell on and damaged houses on Parkview Cir and Victory St. A tree also fell on an apartment building on Sunset Dr. A couple of trees were also blown down in Rockwell.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:29:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELAY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were snapped or uprooted in southwest Lincoln County.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:43:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees were blown down along Loray Farm Rd. Multiple large limbs were blown down near the center of Dallas. Other downed trees were scattered throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:52:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BESSEMER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down in the Bessemer City area.

Hail in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:59:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BESSEMER CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail was report in and a little to the east of Bessemer City.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:09:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple sources reported quite a few trees, large limbs, and power lines blown down across the Charlotte metro area. A tree fell on a home on Morningside Dr and on a school building on Auburn Ave. More than 30 roads were reportedly blocked by downed trees and lines.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:42:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIFFITH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell along Woodlawn Rd, with half dollar size hail reported over East Charlotte.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:43:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple reports of three-quarter inch hail were received from the south side of Charlotte, including on Tyvola Rd and Nations Ford Rd between 5 and 8 miles south southwest of Center City Charlotte.

Hail in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:21:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Large hail was reported near Concord.

Hail in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:22:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAMERTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Penny size hail was reported off Lowell Bethesda Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:05:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAIL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down, mainly across the northern part of the county.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:06:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINT HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail fell along Lawyers Rd.

Hail in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:10:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:20:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread trees and power lines were blown down in the Unionville area, with multiple trees down on houses and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:10:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 61 mph wind gust was measured by the AWOS at the Concord Airport. Multiple trees, large limbs, and power lines were blown down across the city, mainly the south side. Trees fell on homes on Hillcrest Ave and Louise Dr SE, with trees on at least one other home and a vehicle. A tree also fell on an apartment building on Concord Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:39:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLNTON LNCLN ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down near the intersection of Laboratory Rd and Riverview Rd.

Tornado in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:10:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey found part of an EF1 tornado track in the Big Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. An area of extensive tree damage was found about 3.5 miles up the Big Creek trail from its terminus at Big Creek Campground. This was near the end of the damage path, about 15 miles north northwest of Maggie Valley. Hundreds of small trees were snapped 10 to 20 feet above ground level, and dozens of large trees were uprooted along a 0.5 mile section of the trail. Although the rugged terrain prevented a complete survey, the survey team observed a concentrated path of additional significant tree damage along a ridge about 1 mile west of Big Creek and 1 mile east of Low Gap. Discussions with a National Park Service maintenance crew and with a survey team from the University of North Carolina at Asheville indicated that the tornado either developed near or crossed the state line along the crest of the Smokies near Low Gap. A hiker was injured by a fallen tree on Low Gap Trail and required airlifting when he was discovered the next day. This was the first non-F/EF0 tornado ever documented on the NC side of the park.

Hail in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:59:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASTONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported along highway 321 near Radio St.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:27:00 to 13-JUN-13 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down from about 4 miles west northwest of Morganton, across the north and east side of Morganton and across Drexel. The Drexel and Valdese areas were hardest hit, with several roads blocked by trees. One tree fell on a house on Laurel St NE, about a mile north of Valdese. A 55 mph wind gust was measured at the Hickory Airport.