Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed in advance of a cold front across western North Carolina during the afternoon. Multiple severe storms produced isolated tornadoes, with a couple of strong tornadoes impacting the northwest Piedmont. Sporadic wind damage occurred across the remainder of the area.

Tornado in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 15:21:00 to 24-MAY-17 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found a weak tornado tracked northeast from Lancaster County, SC into Union County in a rural area west of South Rocky River Rd. Two walls and much of the roof was blown off a barn off in this area, which was the most significant damage associated with the tornado. Otherwise, damage was primarily confined to numerous downed trees, damage or destruction to multiple outbuildings, and minor structural damage to multiple homes as the tornado tracked northeast, lifting near Joe Collins Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 10:15:00 to 24-MAY-17 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported mutliple trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRINDLETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported trees blown down on Old Glenwood Rd in the Glenwood community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRINDLETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported trees blown down at Montford Cove Rd and Hensley Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 14:20:00 to 24-MAY-17 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMITY HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported multiple trees and power lines blown down at Ostwalt Amity Rd and Triplett Rd.

Tornado in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 14:26:00 to 24-MAY-17 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHINNVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found the path of a weak tornado that began near the intersection of Aileen Ln. and Hillndale Ln. The tornado traveled northeast for about a mile before lifting near Musket Ln. Minor structural damage was reported to several homes and a storage building while multiple trees were uprooted.

Tornado in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 14:41:00 to 24-MAY-17 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found the path of a second, more significant tornado in Iredell County. This one touched near the intersection of New Salem Rd and Highway 64. The tornado moved northeast, crossing Highway 64 between Crooked Ln and Hunters Ridge Ln. The most significant damage occurred in this location, as a brick home had its roof completely removed and interior walls collapsed. Material from this home along with tree debris acted as projectiles, causing damage to the exterior of adjacent homes. About a dozen homes were damaged in this fashion. The tornado apparently weakened as it continued northeast, but uprooted or  snapped dozens of trees before lifting in the vicinity of 5th Creek Rd. This was only the strongest tornado to impact Iredell County since 2005, and was only the second official significant tornado (E/F2 or greater) in the county's history.

Flash Flood in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 18:00:00 to 24-MAY-17 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEBO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

FD reported flash flooding developed along Muddy Creek after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in just a couple of hours. Gilbert Byrd Rd was closed for a while due to flood water from the creek.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 19:00:00 to 24-MAY-17 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATTERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported the Yadkin River overflowed its banks near Patterson after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in the headwaters in just a couple of hours. Yadkin River Rd was closed briefly.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 14:59:00 to 24-MAY-17 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIFFITH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down across the south and southeast side of Charlotte.

Tornado in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-17 15:14:00 to 24-MAY-17 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found the path of a strong tornado that touched down just south of the intersection of highways 601 and 801. Damage was initially limited to downed trees. However, the tornado intensified as it moved north/northeast, especially from Four Corners Rd to the Yadkin County line. A mobile home was flipped and completely destroyed in this area. An occupant was thrown approximately 30 feet, but survived. Another home had much of its roof blown off and a storage building also destroyed in this area. Numerous trees were also blown down. The tornado crossed into Yadkin County near Chinquapin Creek. The tornado was the strongest in Davie County since 2008, and was only the second official significant tornado (E/F2 or stronger) in the county's history.