Widespread rain, along with multiple embedded lines of showers and low-topped thunderstorms developed across Western North Carolina throughout the 14th within a highly sheared, weakly unstable air mass ahead of a cold front. A brief, weak tornado  occurred across the foothills, while some localized flash flooding occurred near the Blue Ridge. Isolated wind damage was also reported.

Tornado in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 19:48:00 to 14-OCT-14 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found a short path of a weak tornado that touched down just south of Wilkerson Way, just off Montford Cove Rd near the Rutherford County line. The tornado initially only snapped a few tree limbs and flattened a hedge. The tornado moved rapidly north/northeast, flattening a corn field at a farmstead near Wilkerson Way. A portion of the north facing roof of a barn was removed at this location, with material tossed upwards of a 100 yards to the north. Another small shed was moved off its foundation by about 8 feet and its roofing was blown off. The tornado continued just east of due north, destroying a carport at a business and tossing debris as much as 200 yards. Some heavy motors were also pushed over at this location and a piece of steel estimated at 70 pounds was flung about 50 feet. A small trailer was also moved and damaged by flying debris. Another open bed trailer was apparently flipped and severely damaged. The tornado proceeded north/ northeast from there, moving through the yard of a home, where numerous trees were blown down and branches snapped. A barn under construction at this location had scaffolding from inside the barn blown out in opposite directions from the north and south facing doors. The tornado continued to blow down numerous tall evergreen trees as it moved north/northeast before lifting just north of Crossings Dr.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 19:20:00 to 14-OCT-14 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on the Little River exceeded established flood stage after 3 to 4 inches if rain fell in just a few hours. Cascade Lake Rd was covered by more than a foot of water in spots.

Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 21:30:00 to 15-OCT-14 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rain tapered off by late evening, flooding continued along the Mud Creek and Clear Creek basins into the early morning hours. In addition,  minor flooding developed along the French Broad River near the Transylvania County during the afternoon of the 15th.

Strong Wind in MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 20:03:00 to 14-OCT-14 20:03:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Media relayed EM report of a tree blown down on a trailer on Bat Cave Rd.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 19:45:00 to 14-OCT-14 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding developed along the Mud Creek and Clear Creek basins in central Henderson County after more than 3 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Mud Creek flooded portions of S King St and S Grove St in Hendersonville. Clear Creek flooded Fruitland Rd northeast of the city.

Flood in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 22:00:00 to 15-OCT-14 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rainfall tapered off during late evening, flooding continued along the South Toe Basin into the early morning hours.

Funnel Cloud in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 13:34:00 to 14-OCT-14 13:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: RHODHISS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported a funnel cloud off Highway 321 near Granite Falls.

Funnel Cloud in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 13:13:00 to 14-OCT-14 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURKE CHAPEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a funnel cloud.

Funnel Cloud in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 12:20:00 to 14-OCT-14 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported a funnel cloud near Mooresboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 21:04:00 to 14-OCT-14 21:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported trees blown down on Duckworth Circle (5 SSW Morganton) and multiple trees blown down along Drexel Rd near Highway 70.

Flash Flood in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-OCT-14 20:08:00 to 14-OCT-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms and a stream gauge reported flooding developed along the South Toe River after 4-7 inches of rain fell, mostly within just a few hours. The main impact was to South Toe River Rd, which was closed for a while. In addition, several side roads off Highway 80 were also covered with water, while some campgrounds were flooded off Blue Rock Rd (7 ESE Burnsville).