Multiple lines of thunderstorms developed across the western Carolinas in advance of a cold front during the late afternoon and evening. Some of these lines produced swaths of wind damage across the southern mountains, foothills, and mainly the northern Piedmont.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 22:08:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported multiple trees and large limbs blown down in the Ballantyne area, some of which fell on outbuildings. Minor structural damage was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 17:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees blown down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 17:53:00 to 11-JAN-20 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMOND
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 southern part of Swain County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 17:48:00 to 11-JAN-20 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOSSOMTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down across Macon County with one tree falling on a house in Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 18:22:00 to 11-JAN-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKERS CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees and power lines blown down, with a few trees down on structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 18:26:00 to 11-JAN-20 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAUNOOK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Fire dept reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across Haywood County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 19:20:00 to 11-JAN-20 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ETOWAH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across Henderson County. Multiple buildings and at least one vehicle were damaged, mainly due to falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 19:46:00 to 11-JAN-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported many trees and power lines blown down across southern and central portions of McDowell County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 21:03:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees and power lines down across Cleveland County, especially northern sections.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 21:03:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operator reported multiple trees blown down across Catawba County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 22:05:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIANGLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported multiple trees blown down on North Pilot Knob Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 22:02:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across Davie County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 22:31:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHUPINGS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media and spotter reported multiple trees blown down from east of China Grove through the Rockwell and Granite Quarry areas. Trees fell on homes on Sable Rd, Little Red Bird Ln, Barger Rd, and Wilcoy Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 19:25:00 to 11-JAN-20 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVERDAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Buncombe county comms reported numerous trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 20:06:00 to 11-JAN-20 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANNER ELK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

County comms reported multiple trees and power lines blown down in the Sugar Mountain area.

Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JAN-20 01:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on the Johns River north of Morganton exceeded its established flood stage after 2.5 to 3.5  inches of rain fell throughout the basin in 12-18 hours. Flooded roads included Johns River Rd and Corpening Bridge Rd. In addition, Sims Branch overflowed its banks and flooded an adjacent camping area.

Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 20:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALHOUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on the Little River exceeded its established flood stage after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell throughout the basin in about an 18-hour period. The main impact was to lowlands along the stream and to Cascade Lake Rd, which was covered by more than a foot of water in spots.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JAN-20 21:18:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLUCA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Spotter and FD reported multiple trees blown down in the Vale area, with at least one tree down on a house.