Scattered clusters of thunderstorms developed across much of western North Carolina during early afternoon and continued into the evening hours. A couple of storms produced brief severe weather in the form of damaging winds, while a cluster of storms produced significant flash flooding in southern portions of the Charlotte metro area for the second evening in a row.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-15 13:56:00 to 19-AUG-15 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

FD reported a tree and power lines blown down on a garage off Wilkesboro Highway and multiple trees and power lines blown down in the area around the I-77 and Highway 21 intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-15 15:35:00 to 19-AUG-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported a few trees blown down in the Concord area when two severe storms moved over the city within a few minutes of each other.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-15 17:00:00 to 19-AUG-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down in the Farmington area, including one tree on Mallard Rd.

Flash Flood in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-15 17:40:00 to 19-AUG-15 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAIL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding developed for the second night in a row across northwest Union County, after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in a short period of time on top of soil saturated from the 3 to 6 inches that fell on the evening of the 18th. In addition to urban flooding issues, the main stream affected was Goose Creek, where an official NWS stream on Highway 1524 far exceeded the estimated flood stage. In fact, the 13 feet reading was a record for this site. Fire dept reported multiple water rescues on flooded roads that included Red Lanter Rd, Briarwood Ct, Redwood Rd, and Indian Trail Fairview Rd.

Flood in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-15 20:00:00 to 20-AUG-15 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Although heavy rain ended in the Goose Creek basin by mid-evening of the 19th, continued runoff resulted in the stream remaining out of its banks and flooding several roads, including the intersection of Highways 218 and 601, until well after midnight.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-15 15:15:00 to 19-AUG-15 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIFFITH
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported a combination of gusty thunderstorm winds and saturated soil due to heavy rainfall caused a tree to fall on a house on Scaleybark Rd.

Lightning in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-15 17:00:00 to 19-AUG-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTERSVILLE
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported via Social Media that lightning struck the chimney of a home on Taunton Dr. Debris from the chimney fell on and injured a man and caused damage to the roof and deck of the home.

Heavy Rain in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-AUG-15 16:20:00 to 19-AUG-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CONCORD
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

FD reported water flooded the basement of a home on Saddlewood Circle after about 2 inches of rain fell in a short period of time. The flooding was described as being the result of poor drainage.