Isolated thunderstorms developed near the North Carolina Blue Ridge during the late afternoon and moved southeast through the evening. Large to very large hail and damaging winds occurred across portions of the mountains and foothills, with much of the severe weather produced by a single long-lived cell.

Hail in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 20:43:00 to 01-MAY-16 20:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNYSIDE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham Radio operator reported 3/4 inch hail at the intersection of Sunnyside Shady Rest Rd and Highway 216.

Hail in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 15:20:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLINGHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported quarter size hail via Social Media.

Hail in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 15:42:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESKOTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported a lot of pea size hail, with some stones as large as quarters mixed in at Mount Mitchell State Park.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 15:57:00 to 01-MAY-16 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GARDENS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported dime to nickel size hail on Old River Rd.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 16:04:00 to 01-MAY-16 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GARDENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported quarter size hail along Old River Rd.

Hail in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 16:09:00 to 01-MAY-16 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTREAT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Public and CoCoRahs observer reported quarter to ping pong ball size hail in the Montreat area. The hail accumulated an inch or more in some areas.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 16:46:00 to 01-MAY-16 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported up to 2-inch diameter hail caused considerable damage in the Sugar Hill area. At least one home received considerable exterior damage due to wind driven hail.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 17:30:00 to 01-MAY-16 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSHINE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported up to golf ball size hail.

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 18:21:00 to 01-MAY-16 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKGROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 17:12:00 to 01-MAY-16 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION MILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees blown down in the northeast part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 18:45:00 to 01-MAY-16 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTIAN VIEW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operator reported numerous trees blown down west of Crowders Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 16:44:00 to 01-MAY-16 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey team reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the Sugar Hill community, with trees down on at least 5 homes. Several outbuildings were also tossed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 18:10:00 to 01-MAY-16 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWNDALE JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters and newspaper reported multiple trees blown down throughout Shelby, east toward Kings Mountain, with at least one tree on a house (on Earl Rd).

Hail in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 18:19:00 to 01-MAY-16 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUBBS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operator reported quarter size hail at the Highway 18 and 180 intersection. Braodcast media reported quarter size hail on Milsap Rd.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 16:34:00 to 01-MAY-16 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVISTOWN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported quarter to half dollar size south of Old Fort, including on Bat Cave Rd and Bethlehem Rd.

Hail in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-16 14:56:00 to 01-MAY-16 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELVIN HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail in the Green Creek community.