Scattered thunderstorms developed over the North Carolina mountains and foothills during the afternoon. A few of the storms produced large hail and damaging wind gusts.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 13:24:00 to 01-JUL-23 13:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported (via Social Media) penny to quarter size hail in the Old Fort area.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 13:26:00 to 01-JUL-23 13:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager measured 2-inch diameter hail near Old Fort.

Hail in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 13:31:00 to 01-JUL-23 13:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMINY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported (via Social Media) quarter size hail in the Candler area.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 14:09:00 to 01-JUL-23 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE LURE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Public reported (via Social Media) nickel size hail near Lake Lure.

Hail in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 14:52:00 to 01-JUL-23 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR MTN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported up to quarter size hail in the Cedar Mountain area.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 17:05:00 to 01-JUL-23 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported penny to quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 13:20:00 to 01-JUL-23 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELLWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees down along the Highway 19 corridor between Maggie Valley and Waynesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 13:21:00 to 01-JUL-23 13:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported multiple trees blown down on Old Highway 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 13:28:00 to 01-JUL-23 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANDLER HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire dept and public reported multiple trees blown down in Candler and vicinity, including on Justice Ridge Rd, Highway 19/23, Old Highway 19/23, and Sand Hill Rd. A tree fell on a car on Justice Ridge Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 14:00:00 to 01-JUL-23 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: UREE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement and public reported multiple trees blown down around Lake Lure, including on Buffalo Shoals Rd and Island Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 14:15:00 to 01-JUL-23 14:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNY VIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple sources reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across northern Polk County, from the Sunny View community to Mill Spring. One tree fell on a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 14:50:00 to 01-JUL-23 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELICA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree blown down on Hannah Ford Rd near Green Rd in Brevard. Public reported another tree damaged, along with some large limbs down in Cedar Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 16:10:00 to 01-JUL-23 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Utility company reported multiple trees blown down on power lines in the Franklin area.

Hail in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 13:04:00 to 01-JUL-23 13:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELLWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Cocorahs observer reported quarter size hail.

Hail in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-23 13:20:00 to 01-JUL-23 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGGIE VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported (via Social Media) quarter size hail in the Maggie Valley area.