Numerous thunderstorms and clusters of storms developed across western North Carolina during the afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front. Several of the storms produced locally damaging winds and even some large hail.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 16:00:00 to 08-JUL-17 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALFOUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported flash flooding developed along Brittain Creek on the northwest side of Hendersonville and along Wash Creek downtown after slow-moving thunderstorms produced up to 3 inches of rain across the area in less than two hours. Wash creek flooded parts of Kanuga Rd and the intersection of King St, S Main St, and Church St, causing these roads to be closed. Some parking lots were also flooded. Meanwhile, Brittain Creek flooded part of a parking and driveway at a condominium complex on Haywood Manor Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 15:35:00 to 08-JUL-17 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DYSORTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported trees blown down at Highways 64 and 226.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 15:39:00 to 08-JUL-17 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELVIN HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

FD reported multiple trees and some power lines blown down in the Green Creek area, centered around Green Creek Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 15:32:00 to 08-JUL-17 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLATEAU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported trees blown down on Mull Rd and on Cooksville Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 16:10:00 to 08-JUL-17 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAIDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported multiple trees blown down on Highway 321.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 16:06:00 to 08-JUL-17 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: REEPSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported multiple trees blown down on Wyant Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 16:48:00 to 08-JUL-17 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNELIUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

FD reported multiple trees blown down in the Cornelius area, while the city of Davidson reported a tree blown down on Davidson-Concord Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 17:10:00 to 08-JUL-17 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROFT
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

FD reported a falling tree brought power lines down on an occupied vehicle on Kerns Road.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 16:53:00 to 08-JUL-17 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNELIUS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported 3/4 inch hail along south Main Street.

Hail in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 15:17:00 to 08-JUL-17 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported up to golf ball size hail.