Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed along and ahead of a stationary front over the North Carolina Blue Ridge. A few reports of severe weather were received early in the day, with the event transitioning to a flash flood mode by the evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 16:30:00 to 12-JUL-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down on Big Island Rd about 9 miles south southeast of Rutherfordton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 19:30:00 to 12-JUL-13 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Widespread trees were blown down in the Collettsville area. Several roads were blocked by fallen trees. Trees also fell on a few homes.

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 19:40:00 to 12-JUL-13 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch diameter hail was reported in and around Collettsville. Hail remained piled up in spots until the next day.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 19:55:00 to 12-JUL-13 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLETTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Highway 90 at Franklin Place flooded by Franklin Branch. Several other roads were reportedly flooded in the Collettsville area. Some roads were blocked by small landslides as well, including NC Highway 90 near Abington Road.

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 20:01:00 to 12-JUL-13 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENOIR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported in Lenoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 20:40:00 to 12-JUL-13 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along Kathy Rd, eastward to Byrd Rd.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 20:45:00 to 12-JUL-13 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPINE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail fell from Kathy Rd on the southwest side of Glen Alpine to Causby Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 20:45:00 to 12-JUL-13 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down along I-40 near Old Fort.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 21:25:00 to 12-JUL-13 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Large hail fell on Jenkins Rd.

Flash Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 21:55:00 to 13-JUL-13 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Powerhouse Road was flooded. A tractor trailer and a number of cars were swept together by flood waters on Causby Road (1 S Glen Alpine). A swift water rescue was reported at Byrd and Conley Roads (5 SW Morganton). Jenkins Road was flooded near Burkemont Road (4 S Morganton). Swift water rescues were also reported along highway 70 and Kathy Road (3 SW Glen Alpine).

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 14:14:00 to 12-JUL-13 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down on power lines along highway 70 near Glen Alpine.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 14:14:00 to 12-JUL-13 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail near Glen Alpine.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 15:35:00 to 12-JUL-13 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTHERFORDTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees were blown down across the central and western part of the county, from the north side of Rutherfordton, to between Forest City and Rutherfordton, to just south of Rutherfordton. One fallen tree ruptured a gas line on Oscar Justice Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JUL-13 16:03:00 to 12-JUL-13 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were blown down from Tryon to the Green Creek community.

Flash Flood in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-13 02:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A stream flooded Houston Road near Dimsdale lane, trapping people in their cars (2 NNE Columbus). Two mudslides were also reported around Mill Spring.  A 40 foot section of Peniel Road was washed out by Mill Creek between Hugh Champion Road and Highway 9 south. A private road, Hawks Landing Drive, also had a large section washed out in this area. Water reportedly entered a few homes in this area as well.