Numerous thunderstorms and storm clusters moved across western North Carolina throughout the afternoon. Many of these storms produced severe weather, mainly in the form of damaging wind gusts, some of which were fairly long-lived. A couple of weak tornadoes also developed in the Piedmont, including a long-track EF1.

Thunderstorm Wind in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:06:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUNDAY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported numerous trees blown down within and near the Double Island community.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:16:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLUMTREE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported a few trees and power lines blown down from the Plumtree area through Ingalls.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:05:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees and power lines blown down from the Bakersville area, across the Ledger community, to the southern end of the county. Some trees fell across power lines and others blocked roads. A tree fell on and caused significant damage to a business on S Mitchell Ave in Bakersville.  Another tree fell on and damaged a home on Cascading Creek Xing.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:30:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a large tree blown down on Highway 221 north of Ashford and another tree blocking the roadway south of Ashford.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:10:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a billboard blown over along Highway 321 near Hudson. Ham radio operator reported a tree blown down on power lines in Sawmills.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:20:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire dept reported multiple trees and some power lines blown down, some blocking roads across southern Alexander County. Structural damage occurred to a couple of buildings, including a structure at Alexander County fairgrounds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:29:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDER MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire dept and public reported a carport and shed destroyed along with multiple trees blown in the Forest City area. Other trees and some power lines were blown down in the Sandy Mush area, with some trees on houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:30:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported around two dozen trees blown down across Lincoln County, with the highest concentration being in the Vale area. Some trees fell on and blocked roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:38:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAIDEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported (via Social Media) numerous trees and power lines blown down across Maiden and vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 16:10:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALAHALN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported numerous trees blown down across Davie County.

Tornado in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 13:48:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPIVEY GAP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found the path of a rare EF1 tornado that touched down near Highway 19W in the far northern part of Yancey County, a couple of miles from the Tennessee border. The tornado tracked east/southeast, crossing Highway 19 a couple of times, before crossing Huntdale Rd and Horton Hill Rd. The last area of damage found was in the area around Horton Hill Rd and North Bee Branch Rd. Damage was limited to multiple uprooted trees and snapped limbs. This was only the third confirmed tornado to have impacted Yancey County, with the last having occurred on 6 June 1977.

Tornado in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAREMONT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found the path of a long-track EF1 tornado that touched down between Conover and Claremont near the intersection of Kelly Blvd and Heart Dr, where large tree branches were snapped. The tornado continued to snap large branched as it moved southeast, crossing Highway 10 to Murrays Hill Rd and Sherrills Ford Rd. The tornado intensified in this area, with multiple large trees uprooted, and some softwood trees snapped. Similar damage continued as the tornado crossed Long Island Rd, Hopewell Church Rd, and Mollys Backbone Rd. The last area of damage in Catawba County was found at the end of a peninsula in Lake Norman at the end of Northview Harbor Dr. The tornado continued into Iredell County just east of this point.

Tornado in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:54:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESVILLE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado that originated in the Claremont/Conover area of Catawba County crossed into Iredell County, with the first area of damage found on a peninsula of Lake Norman at the end of Penicillin Point. Numerous large limbs and several uprooted trees were found in this area. The tornado continued to snap large branches and uproot trees as it moved southeast across Fern Hill Rd, skirting the southern shores of an inlet of Lake Norman, before crossing Perth Rd and I-77. EF0-level damage persisted as the tornado crossed the north side of Mooresville before crossing into Rowan County near Landis Highway. Some trees fell on homes in the Mooresville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 16:18:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Public and DOT reported multiple trees blown down across roads, along with some power lines down across central Rowan County, including Salisbury and vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 16:17:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: THRIFT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down throughout the city of Charlotte and vicinity. Multiple trees fell on and damaged homes and vehicles in the city, especially in east Charlotte. One man was injured when a tree fell through his house. Other people were briefly trapped in a home damaged by a fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 16:18:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager and public reported multiple trees blown down from northwest Cabarrus County through Concord and Harrisburg. One tree fell through the roof of a home on the northwest side of Concord.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:18:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAXHAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees blown down across the county, with two trees down on houses in Monroe, one on a vehicle in Marshville, and others down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:55:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOILING SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire dept reported a few trees blown down in the Boiling Springs area.

Tornado in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 16:07:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTERSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down just south of Lake Norman. Damage consisted of numerous tree branches torn off, some trees uprooted, and some minor damage to building exteriors.

Hail in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:12:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms observed nickel to quarter sized hail in Bakersville.

Hail in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:20:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVERY CO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported (via Social Media) large hail near the Mayland community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:24:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILDEBRAN
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported (via Social Media) a tree blown down on a home.

Lightning in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a person was struck and injured by lightning in the Vale area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:38:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported (via Social Media) trees blown down on I-40 in the Claremont area, and additional trees down on nearby Rock Barn Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 13:48:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAPOCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported trees blown down on power lines near the Tennessee border.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:11:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYSON CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines  in the Bryson City area. Emergency manager reported multiple trees blown down in the town of Cherokee and across the Qualla Boundary. Trees were also blown down on power lines in the Alarka community.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported trees blown down around Whittier. Emergency manager reported trees blown down across the Qualla Boundary.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:20:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGGIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines along Campbell Creek Rd in Maggie Valley and on Browning Branch Rd and Springbrook Farm Rd in Waynesville. County comms reported scattered trees blown down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:25:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported a tree blown down in the Savannah community and multiple trees down in Cullowhee, including on Old Settlement Rd and on Locust Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:49:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported several trees blown down around Franklin, including one that grazed a house on Rolling Hills Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:37:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUGTOWN
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 throughout Buncombe County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:05:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HSS)HOT SPGS
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 Madison County, from Hot Springs and Spring Creek, across Marshall and Mars Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:09:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLANDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees and power lines blown down around Highlands.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 16:06:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Public reported multiple trees and larbe branches blown down on Green Dophin Lane and Square Sail Rd near Kake Norman. Nws storm survey found an area of downburst damage along Pine Rd east of Cornelius. Multiple trees were uprooted and numerous limbs snapped in this area.

Tornado in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 16:07:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ULLA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado that touched down in the Conover and Claremont area of Catawba County and crossed through southern Iredell County passed into Rowan County near Landis Highway. Damage was limited to numerous snapped large branches and uprooted trees as the tornado initially paralleled Highway 152 before crossing between Landis and China Grove. Minor structural damage was also observed in this area, while other structures were damaged by falling trees. The tornado lifted just east of Lentz Rd east of Landis.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 14:54:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms and spotter reported numerous trees and some power lines blown down from Glen Alpine across Morganton and vicinity. One tree fell on an outbuilding near Glen Alpine.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 15:28:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKFORD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found a swath of intense straight line wind damage across central Catawba County, from Mountain View and Hickory to Conover and Newton. Large numbers of trees were snapped and/or uprooted with numerous large tree branches downed. Several power poles were snapped and a few structures were damaged, including a building at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds and a greenhouse that was destroyed.