Several rounds of severe storms developed in advance of a cold front. Multicellular clusters and supercells were the primary storm modes during this event which contributed to damaging winds, large hail, and one tornado.  CAPE values were 1,000 to 2,500 j/kg with helicity values near 300 m2/s2.

Hail in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:42:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARSONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:45:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds along Seven Island Road.

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:45:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENTWORTH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:49:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORAVIAN FALLS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down at least ten trees and multiple power lines. Several roads are blocked around Moravian Falls due to the downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:55:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Medium to large trees and power lines down due to thunderstorm winds in Hays and North Wilkesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:10:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down due to thunderstorm winds along Quick Road.

Hail in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:13:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHTOWERS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:28:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLINT HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:01:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSCOE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees reported down due to thunderstorm winds. along a quarter mile path between the 1300 block and 1700 block of Old Crows Road.

Hail in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:17:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: IDLEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew two trees down on Idlewild Road.

Hail in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:17:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Storm report via mping.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:18:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.40K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down power poles and large tree limbs. Storm report via mPING.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:23:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: VOLUNTEER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due o thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Volunteer Road and Tillotson Road.

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:25:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to ping pong ball size hail reported. Storm report via mPING.

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:28:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYODAN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:41:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 12.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The EF-1 tornado touched down in a wooded area just southwest of Sunset View Road, and proceeded northeast producing discontinuous damage along it's path. The tornado dissipated and lifted near the intersection of Crutchfield Road and U.S Highway 29 Business. The majority of direct damage consisted of numerous mature trees either snapped or uprooted, although several homes sustained significant damage due to trees falling on them. One barn sustained minor damage due to roofing material being blown off by the storm.

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:11:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUFFIN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:11:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUFFIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:13:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELHAM
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media photos show multiple large hail stones ranging from golf ball to tennis ball size.

Hail in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:25:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:26:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several very large trees snapped off and uprooted over a very small area due to thunderstorm winds. A roof was also blown off along a very narrow one mile damage path.

Hail in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HALL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny to dime size hail observed near Pine Hall.

Hail in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:22:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARK SPG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail reported at the intersection of Allison Road and Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:23:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: PILOT MTN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds along Dodson Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:25:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds along Highway 52 south.

Hail in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:45:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny to dime size hail reported near Sparta.