A strong storm system impacted the Southeast, resulting in an area of widespread heavy rain and embedded strong to severe thunderstorms that moved across western North Carolina during the late night and early morning hours. Localized flash flooding, some of which was quite significant developed across the mountains. Isolated severe weather also occurred, mainly in the form of damaging wind gusts. Strong southerly gradient winds also caused some damage across mainly the high elevations of western North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 04:09:00 to 13-APR-20 04:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOLEEMEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported at least three trees and many large limbs blown down and some tin blown off an outbuilding on Will Boone Rd.

Flash Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 02:00:00 to 13-APR-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWELLTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on the French Broad River above Highway 178 at Rosman exceeded minor flood stage after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in the headwaters across the Balsams in just a few hours. At this level flooding of Champion Park and sections of Highway 178 Depot St and Main St occurs with flood water approaching several homes and businesses. Flash flooding also developed along Davidson River in Pisgah Forest with several low lying roads inundated including Davidson River Rd.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 00:15:00 to 13-APR-20 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKERS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Spotters and emergency manager reported flash flooding developed across northwest Jackson County after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. The main impact was in the Barkers Creek watershed. Middle Fork Barkers Creek completely washed out a portion of Beachtree Rd. East Fork Barkers Creek washed out multiple culverts along Rockdale Rd. Flooding at the confluence of East Fork and West Fork Barkers Creek inundated Rockdale Rd and Barkers Creek Rd up to a foot of water entered a church at this location. Barkers Creek Rd was flooded in several other locations and the road shoulder scoured out in at least two locations. Dicks Creek also overflowed its banks and inundated Dicks Creek Rd north of Dillsboro trapping a deputy sheriff who had to be rescued.

Flash Flood in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 02:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauge and emergency manager reported flash flooding developed along the East Fork of the Pigeon River in the Cruso area after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in just a few hours in the headwaters along the northern slopes of the Balsams. More than a dozen homes received some degree of flood damage especially on Hidden Valley Cir and between the river and Max Thompson Rd. Several vehicles were also swept away by flood water. Flash flooding also developed downstream along the Pigeon in the city of Canton with multiple low lying roads along the river inundated.

Flash Flood in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 02:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported flash flooding developed across Franklin and vicinity after 4 to 6 inches fell across a swath of central Macon County in less than 8 hours. The most significant impact was to Gibson Cove Branch, which inundated Old Murphy Rd and several adjacent businesses. One business saw up to 3 feet of water inundation, damaging vehicles and storage buildings. Additionally, a stream gauge on the Little Tennessee River near Franklin exceeded its flood stage, indicating flooding of a couple of low lying roads. Other poor drainage and urban flooding issues were reported in the Franklin area.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 03:00:00 to 13-APR-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOBE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported flash flooding developed along multiple creek across northwest Caldwell County after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell, mostly in less than 8 hours. Anthony Creek overflowed its banks in the Globe community, washing out a low water crossing. Wilson Creek washed out several low water crossing on Brown Mountain Beach Rd. Johns River inundated Old Johns River Rd in several locations. Buffalo Creek and several of its tributaries also inundated low water crossing in the far northern part of the county. A stream gauge on the Yadkin River near Patterson exceeded its established flood stage, indicating flooding of low lying roads and minor flooding of some structures in the Happy Valley community.

Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

An automated stream gauge indicated that although the rate of rise decreased significantly during late morning flooding continued along the Johns River in response to heavy rain that fell in the headwaters across western Caldwell County during the early morning hours. Roads affected by flood water included Johns River Rd and Corpening Bridge Rd.

Flash Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 05:45:00 to 13-APR-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

An automated stream gauge indicated flash flooding developed along the Johns River after 4 to 6 inches inches of rain fell in the headwaters and along Wilson Creek in western Caldwell County in less than 8 hours. Roads affected by flood water included Johns River Rd and Corpening Bridge Rd.

Debris Flow in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 04:00:00 to 13-APR-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARTOOGECHAYE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager and geological survey team reported damaging debris flows developed in the Cartoogechaye Creek watershed, primarily originating on the northwest and southeast slopes of Dobson Mountain between West Old Murphy Rd and Patton Rd after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in less than 8 hours. A commercial facility was damaged on Maxwell Home Rd and there was damage to residential buildings on Turkey Pen Rd. Significant road damage also occurred at Turkey Pen Rd and Enchanted Mountain Rd.

Debris Flow in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 03:00:00 to 13-APR-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported a debris flow that began above Knob Hill Rd and ended at Lake Glenville. Significant damage occurred to a single home after a large log was forced through a bedroom wall.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 01:00:00 to 13-APR-20 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVISTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County comms reported numerous trees blown down throughout McDowell County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 02:18:00 to 13-APR-20 02:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAMEWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County comms reported trees blown down on Highway 18 in Gamewell. Spotter reported a large tree down on Connelly Springs Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 02:54:00 to 13-APR-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLUCA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) multiple trees blown down around western Lincoln County, including on Highway 182 and Howards Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 02:56:00 to 13-APR-20 03:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Public reported a tree and power line fell on a vehicle and structure in the Hickory area. Spotter reported multiple trees down along I-40 east of Hickory.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 04:04:00 to 13-APR-20 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CLT)CHARLOTTE/DOUGL
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Charlotte Douglas Airport measured a wind gust of 59 mph (51 kts). Media reported trees were blown down on Countrymens Ct, with one tree down on a house and injuring an occupant. A large tree was also blown down on E Morehead St near Euclid Ave in the Uptown area.

High Wind in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-APR-20 23:30:00 to 12-APR-20 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County comms reported part of the roof was blown off a building at the Pisgah Inn along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Automated wind equipment on the summit of nearby Frying Pan Mountain measured gusts as high as 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 03:16:00 to 13-APR-20 03:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNY VIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported trees and large limbs blown down on Bill Jackson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 02:22:00 to 13-APR-20 02:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: DREXEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported several trees blown down along John Berry Rd.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 04:00:00 to 13-APR-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEXTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauges on the Ivy River and French Broad River near Marshall indicated rapid rises and flash flooding developed after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell throughout the French Broad basin in just a few hours. The Ivy River inundated part of Ivy River Rd and the French Broad overflowed Rollins Rd. River flooding continued along the French Broad into late morning.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 04:26:00 to 13-APR-20 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLD HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media and spotter reported trees blown down near Highway 52 and Johnson Dairy Rd at Palmer Rd and Sides Rd and on Stokes Ferry Rd. Public reported multiple trees down in the area around Joe Lentz Rd, with at least one tree on a home.

Flood in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 06:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWELLTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rainfall had ended by around sunrise across Transylvania County, stream gauges indicated flooding persisted near the headwaters of the French Broad River as well as portions of the Davidson River into late morning. Meanwhile, river flooding developed downstream along the French Broad near Blantyre during the afternoon of the 13th and continued through the morning of the 15th.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 04:45:00 to 13-APR-20 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) trees blown down on Unionville Brief Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 04:16:00 to 13-APR-20 04:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANNAPOLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported multiple trees blown down on the Rowan County side of Kannapolis, with trees down on a couple of homes. One house on N Juniper Ave was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-APR-20 04:15:00 to 13-APR-20 04:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported multiple trees blown down on the Cabarrus County side of Kannapolis, with some homes damaged due to fallen trees.