Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front during the afternoon and evening within an unseasonably warm and humid air mass. Several severe thunderstorms developed across the foothills and Piedmont, producing locally damaging winds and hail up to the size of golf balls.

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:32:00 to 01-MAR-17 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms, a spotter, and the public (via social media) reported half dollar to golf ball size hail from Millers Farm Rd to southeast of Statesville.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE BRKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported half dollar size hail.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: OYAMA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported half dollar size hail near St Stephens. Public reported (via social media) ping pong ball size hail on the north side of Conover.

Hail in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 16:59:00 to 01-MAR-17 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 16:43:00 to 01-MAR-17 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENOLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail near Old Highway 18 and Old Colony Road.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENOLA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported nickel size hail on Mountain Home Church Rd.

Hail in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:57:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operator reported 3/4 inch hail near the intersection of Junction Rd and Davie Academy Rd.

Hail in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:23:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANLEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Public reported ping pong ball size hail north of Stanley.

Hail in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Public reported ping pong ball size hail near Sifford Road and Highway 16.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operator reported quarter size hail in the Huntersville area.

Hail in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:53:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Public reported quarter size hail near Bethpage Rd and South Main St. At least one other report of nickel to quarter size hail was received in the Kannapolis area.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 16:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALDESE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported 3/4 inch hail off I-40 near exit 111.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 16:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALDESE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported trees blown down in off exit 111 on I-40.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HKY)HICKORY MUNI AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported trees blown down on Airport Rhodhiss Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:12:00 to 01-MAR-17 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Em reported downed powerlines that started a structure fire on 12th St. Media reported trees blown down on 22nd St.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OYAMA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Em reported power lines blown down and causing a structure fire on Howard Sipe Rd in Conover and numerous trees and power lines blown down between Claremont and Catawba.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:29:00 to 01-MAR-17 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDER MILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

EM reported trees blown down on Oak St. Public reported (via social media) damage to the roof of a car dealership.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:03:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELLVIEW
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radar operator reported a tree down on a structure at Flint Hill Rd and Cherryville Hwy.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 19:16:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOPTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

HAM radio operator reported a barn was collapsed by severe wind in the Steele Creek community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 19:28:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Public reported (via social media) multiple trees down in the Myers Park area, with one tree on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 19:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASTONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported five large oak trees blown down in the Gastonia area.

Hail in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:54:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANNAPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

HAM radio operator reported quarter size hail on south Main Street.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 19:29:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Multiple public reports of dime to quarter size hail were received from south Charlotte, including on Elder Ave.