Hail Map for Rutherfordton, NC

Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Rutherfordton, NC

Date / Time	Report Details
8/16/2024 8:58 PM EDT	At 858 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of forest city to 12 miles northwest of gaffney to 10 miles east of columbus, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, shelby, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, mayo, chesnee, lawndale, fallston, and polkville.
8/16/2024 8:13 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southeastern rutherford county in western north carolina, polk county in western north carolina, cleveland county in the piedmont of north carolina, northern spartanburg county in upstate south carolina, northwestern cherokee county in upstate south carolina, * until 915 pm edt. * at 813 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles south of marion to 9 miles northwest of rutherfordton to 13 miles northeast of hendersonville, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/18/2024 3:52 PM EDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/18/2024 3:20 PM EDT	At 320 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, lake lure, ellenboro, bostic, chimney rock village, chimney rock state park, cliffside, and green hill.
7/18/2024 3:20 PM EDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/18/2024 2:57 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, rutherford county in western north carolina, northeastern henderson county in western north carolina, polk county in western north carolina, * until 400 pm edt. * at 257 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of columbus, or 4 miles south of lake lure, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/5/2024 4:25 PM EDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/5/2024 4:11 PM EDT	Power outage attributed to fallen trees or limbs reported at 4:20 pm. time of damage estimated based on rada in rutherford county NC, 2.6 miles SW of Rutherfordton, NC
7/5/2024 3:50 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southeastern mcdowell county in western north carolina, central rutherford county in western north carolina, eastern polk county in western north carolina, * until 430 pm edt. * at 350 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of rutherfordton, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
6/4/2024 3:51 PM EDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. to report severe weather to the national weather service greenville-spartanburg, call toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or post on our facebook page, or tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.
6/4/2024 3:37 PM EDT	At 336 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of columbus, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, green creek, fingerville, mill spring, spindale, and rutherfordton.
6/4/2024 3:22 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, south central rutherford county in western north carolina, eastern polk county in western north carolina, northwestern spartanburg county in upstate south carolina, * until 400 pm edt. * at 322 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of columbus, or 5 miles east of landrum, moving north at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/26/2024 8:30 PM EDT	At 829 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, spindale, lake lure, shingle hollow, green hill, thermal city, union mills, and chimney rock state park.
5/26/2024 8:30 PM EDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/26/2024 8:26 PM EDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/26/2024 8:26 PM EDT	At 825 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles south of morganton to 8 miles west of rutherfordton, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, hickory, morganton, newton, forest city, marion, rutherfordton, conover, longview, valdese, and spindale.
5/26/2024 8:12 PM EDT	At 812 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles north of columbus, or near lake lure, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, spindale, lake lure, chimney rock village, chimney rock state park, bat cave, shingle hollow, green hill, gerton, and thermal city.
5/26/2024 8:00 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southwestern catawba county in the piedmont of north carolina, mcdowell county in western north carolina, rutherford county in western north carolina, northeastern polk county in western north carolina, western lincoln county in the piedmont of north carolina, southwestern caldwell county in western north carolina, east central buncombe county in western north carolina, western cleveland county in the piedmont of north carolina, burke county in western north carolina, * until 900 pm edt. * at 759 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of morganton to 16 miles east of downtown asheville, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/26/2024 7:49 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern mcdowell county in western north carolina, central rutherford county in western north carolina, northeastern henderson county in western north carolina, central polk county in western north carolina, southeastern buncombe county in western north carolina, * until 845 pm edt. * at 749 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of downtown asheville, or near fairview in buncombe county, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/8/2024 3:07 PM EDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/8/2024 3:03 PM EDT	At 303 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near forest city, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, boiling springs nc, earl, cowpens national battlefield, cliffside, henrietta, green creek, harris, caroleen, mill spring, and chesnee.
5/8/2024 2:56 PM EDT	At 256 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of hickory to 10 miles north of shelby to 6 miles southwest of forest city, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, shelby, lincolnton, forest city, rutherfordton, cherryville, spindale, maiden, belwood, lawndale, and patterson springs.
5/8/2024 2:53 PM EDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/8/2024 2:53 PM EDT	At 253 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near forest city to 12 miles south of rutherfordton to 8 miles southwest of columbus, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, boiling springs nc, earl, cowpens national battlefield, cliffside, henrietta, green creek, harris, caroleen, mill spring, and chesnee.
5/8/2024 2:50 PM EDT	911 call center reported numerous trees and powerlines down across the rutherfordton are in rutherford county NC, 0.4 miles NW of Rutherfordton, NC
5/8/2024 2:40 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, central rutherford county in western north carolina, * until 330 pm edt. * at 240 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 7 miles east of lake lure, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/8/2024 2:31 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern rutherford county in western north carolina, polk county in western north carolina, southwestern cleveland county in the piedmont of north carolina, northeastern greenville county in upstate south carolina, northwestern spartanburg county in upstate south carolina, northwestern cherokee county in upstate south carolina, * until 345 pm edt. * at 231 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of rutherfordton to near columbus to 9 miles southwest of hendersonville, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/8/2024 2:28 PM EDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/8/2024 2:28 PM EDT	At 228 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 4 miles east of lake lure, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, lake lure, chimney rock village, chimney rock state park, shingle hollow, green hill, thermal city, union mills, bat cave, and rutherfordton.
5/8/2024 2:26 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southwestern catawba county in the piedmont of north carolina, northeastern rutherford county in western north carolina, western lincoln county in the piedmont of north carolina, cleveland county in the piedmont of north carolina, northwestern gaston county in the piedmont of north carolina, southeastern burke county in western north carolina, * until 345 pm edt. * at 226 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles northwest of morganton to 12 miles north of forest city to 6 miles west of rutherfordton, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/8/2024 2:18 PM EDT	At 218 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles north of columbus, or over chimney rock state park, moving east at 25 mph. this is a destructive storm for lake lure (radar indicated). Hazards include baseball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. Locations impacted include, lake lure, chimney rock village, chimney rock state park, bat cave, shingle hollow, green hill, gerton, thermal city, edneyville, and union mills.
5/8/2024 2:13 PM EDT	At 213 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles northeast of hendersonville, or over bat cave, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, fairview in buncombe county, lake lure, chimney rock village, chimney rock state park, bat cave, shingle hollow, green hill, gerton, thermal city, and edneyville.
5/8/2024 2:06 PM EDT	At 206 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northeast of hendersonville, or near bat cave, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, fairview in buncombe county, lake lure, chimney rock village, chimney rock state park, bat cave, shingle hollow, green hill, gerton, thermal city, and edneyville.
5/8/2024 1:52 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, central rutherford county in western north carolina, northeastern henderson county in western north carolina, southeastern buncombe county in western north carolina, * until 245 pm edt. * at 152 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northeast of hendersonville, or near bat cave, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/7/2024 5:01 PM EDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/7/2024 4:44 PM EDT	At 444 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, bostic, green hill, shingle hollow, and sunshine.
5/7/2024 4:36 PM EDT	Trees blown down on clark rd. time estimated from rada in rutherford county NC, 6.7 miles ESE of Rutherfordton, NC
5/7/2024 4:31 PM EDT	Svrgsp the national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, central rutherford county in western north carolina, * until 515 pm edt. * at 431 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 6 miles east of lake lure, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
10/20/2023 2:56 PM EDT	At 256 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rutherfordton to 9 miles southwest of forest city to 5 miles east of columbus, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
10/20/2023 2:56 PM EDT	At 256 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rutherfordton to 9 miles southwest of forest city to 5 miles east of columbus, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/12/2023 6:22 PM EDT	At 622 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles east of marion to 9 miles north of forest city to 13 miles west of gaffney, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, bostic, lake james state park, lake james, nebo, thermal city, glenwood and harris. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/12/2023 6:06 PM EDT	At 606 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northeast of marion to 10 miles northeast of rutherfordton to 11 miles southeast of columbus, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, marion, rutherfordton, spindale, bostic, lake james state park, lake james, nebo, green hill and mill spring. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/12/2023 6:05 PM EDT	Tree down on mountain creek r in rutherford county NC, 4.6 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC
8/12/2023 5:50 PM EDT	At 550 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of marion to 10 miles northwest of rutherfordton to 5 miles south of columbus, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, marion, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, tryon, lake lure, old fort, saluda and bostic. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/12/2023 5:40 PM EDT	At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles west of marion to 14 miles northwest of rutherfordton to 6 miles southwest of columbus, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, marion, rutherfordton, columbus, black mountain, spindale, tryon, lake lure, old fort and saluda. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/12/2023 5:27 PM EDT	At 527 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles south of burnsville to 16 miles southwest of marion to 6 miles west of columbus, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/7/2023 4:47 PM EDT	At 447 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of shelby, or over mooresboro, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, shelby, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, belwood, lawndale, fallston, polkville and ellenboro. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2023 4:33 PM EDT	At 433 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near forest city, or near ellenboro, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, shelby, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, belwood, lawndale, fallston, polkville and ellenboro. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2023 4:21 PM EDT	At 421 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of marion to 5 miles southeast of brevard, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, hendersonville, brevard, marion, rutherfordton, columbus, flat rock, etowah, mountain home, laurel park and tryon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2023 4:17 PM EDT	At 417 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/7/2023 4:02 PM EDT	At 401 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles east of downtown asheville to 9 miles southwest of brevard, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
7/29/2023 7:15 PM EDT	At 715 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 7 miles east of lake lure, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/15/2023 7:54 PM EDT	At 754 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, or over spindale, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, chesnee, ellenboro, bostic, green hill, henrietta, green creek and harris. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/15/2023 7:54 PM EDT	At 754 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, or over spindale, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, chesnee, ellenboro, bostic, green hill, henrietta, green creek and harris. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/15/2023 7:25 PM EDT	At 725 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles southeast of columbus, or 5 miles northeast of lake bowen, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/15/2023 7:25 PM EDT	At 725 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles southeast of columbus, or 5 miles northeast of lake bowen, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/3/2023 4:09 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for western rutherford county will expire at 415 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a newer warning remains in effect for southeastern rutherford county where storms are still ongoing.
7/3/2023 4:09 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central rutherford county will expire at 415 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a newer warning remains in effect for southeastern rutherford county. to report severe weather to the national weather service greenville-spartanburg, call toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or post on our facebook page, or tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.
7/3/2023 4:03 PM EDT	At 403 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near forest city, or near bostic, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, bostic and harris. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/3/2023 4:01 PM EDT	At 400 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of rutherfordton, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, green hill. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/3/2023 3:49 PM EDT	Numerous trees down along polk county line road. other trees down across the county als in rutherford county NC, 9.6 miles ESE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/3/2023 3:37 PM EDT	Report from mping: 3-inch tree limbs broken and/or power poles broken. time corrected based on rada in rutherford county NC, 5.9 miles N of Rutherfordton, NC
7/3/2023 3:35 PM EDT	At 335 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of columbus, or 5 miles southeast of lake lure, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/3/2023 3:30 PM EDT	Numerous trees down across much of the county including around rutherfordton. several roads were blocked by falling tree in rutherford county NC, 0.4 miles NW of Rutherfordton, NC
7/3/2023 3:24 PM EDT	At 324 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles west of rutherfordton, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/3/2023 3:14 PM EDT	At 314 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles west of rutherfordton, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, green hill and mill spring. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/3/2023 3:03 PM EDT	At 302 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of rutherfordton, or 5 miles southeast of lake lure, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, lake lure, chimney rock village, chimney rock state park, shingle hollow, green hill, lake adger and mill spring. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/3/2023 2:40 PM EDT	At 240 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles north of columbus, or near chimney rock village, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/2/2023 6:18 PM EDT	Trees down on cove roa in rutherford county NC, 8 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/2/2023 6:17 PM EDT	Trees down on freeman town roa in rutherford county NC, 10.1 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/2/2023 6:15 PM EDT	At 615 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/1/2023 3:18 PM EDT	At 318 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of columbus, or 5 miles southeast of lake lure, moving south at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, rutherfordton, columbus, tryon, lake lure, chimney rock village, chimney rock state park, green hill, mill spring, thermal city and lake adger. hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/1/2023 3:07 PM EDT	At 306 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles west of rutherfordton, or near lake lure, moving south at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/26/2023 7:43 PM EDT	At 743 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of rutherfordton, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/26/2023 7:15 PM EDT	At 715 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest of rutherfordton, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, ellenboro, bostic, cliffside, mill spring, henrietta, harris and lake adger. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/26/2023 6:54 PM EDT	At 653 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of columbus, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
1/12/2023 5:24 PM EST	Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 w harris. reports of numerous trees down and a few powerlines across rutherford count in rutherford county NC, 8.7 miles NNW of Rutherfordton, NC
1/12/2023 5:19 PM EST	At 518 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rutherfordton to 12 miles south of forest city to 7 miles northwest of spartanburg, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, gaffney, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, ellenboro, lattimore, mooresboro, bostic and cowpens national battlefield.
1/12/2023 5:19 PM EST	At 518 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rutherfordton to 12 miles south of forest city to 7 miles northwest of spartanburg, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, gaffney, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, ellenboro, lattimore, mooresboro, bostic and cowpens national battlefield.
1/12/2023 5:10 PM EST	At 510 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of columbus to 17 miles northwest of spartanburg to 14 miles northeast of greenville downtown, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
1/12/2023 5:10 PM EST	At 510 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of columbus to 17 miles northwest of spartanburg to 14 miles northeast of greenville downtown, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
1/12/2023 4:24 PM EST	Reports of numerous trees down and a few powerlines across rutherford count in rutherford county NC, 8.7 miles NNW of Rutherfordton, NC
8/15/2022 5:33 PM EDT	At 533 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rutherfordton to 9 miles west of forest city to near columbus, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/15/2022 5:33 PM EDT	At 533 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rutherfordton to 9 miles west of forest city to near columbus, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/15/2022 5:28 PM EDT	At 527 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near forest city, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, bostic, cliffside, henrietta, harris and caroleen.
8/15/2022 5:25 PM EDT	Tree down on pleasant hill church rd. time estimated from rada in rutherford county NC, 3.6 miles ENE of Rutherfordton, NC
8/15/2022 5:21 PM EDT	At 521 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near forest city, or near spindale, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, ellenboro, mooresboro, bostic, kingstown, cliffside, henrietta and harris.
8/15/2022 5:10 PM EDT	Tree down on broyhill rd. time estimated from rada in rutherford county NC, 3.1 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
8/15/2022 4:58 PM EDT	At 457 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/15/2022 3:36 PM EDT	At 336 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles west of hickory to 6 miles west of morganton to 5 miles south of marion, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/9/2022 6:24 PM EDT	At 624 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northwest of spartanburg, or near lake bowen, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/9/2022 6:24 PM EDT	At 624 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northwest of spartanburg, or near lake bowen, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/3/2022 7:18 PM EDT	At 718 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of forest city, or 5 miles west of polkville, moving northwest at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/20/2022 5:12 PM EDT	At 512 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over forest city, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/20/2022 5:12 PM EDT	At 512 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over forest city, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/20/2022 4:38 PM EDT	At 436 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of morganton to 8 miles north of forest city to 6 miles north of columbus, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, polkville, ellenboro, lattimore, mooresboro, bostic, casar and kingstown. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/20/2022 4:15 PM EDT	At 414 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles east of marion to 10 miles north of rutherfordton to 9 miles northeast of hendersonville, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/19/2022 5:12 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern rutherford, polk and north central spartanburg counties will expire at 515 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
7/19/2022 5:12 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern rutherford, polk and north central spartanburg counties will expire at 515 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
7/19/2022 4:47 PM EDT	At 447 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles west of rutherfordton to 5 miles west of columbus, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, columbus, landrum, lake bowen, mill spring, harris, lake adger, green creek, fingerville, tryon and rutherfordton. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/19/2022 4:47 PM EDT	At 447 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles west of rutherfordton to 5 miles west of columbus, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, columbus, landrum, lake bowen, mill spring, harris, lake adger, green creek, fingerville, tryon and rutherfordton. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/19/2022 4:26 PM EDT	At 426 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of columbus, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/19/2022 4:26 PM EDT	At 426 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of columbus, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/8/2022 7:17 PM EDT	At 716 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, moving south at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, bostic, green hill and caroleen. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/8/2022 7:15 PM EDT	A tree knocked down two other trees and fell on house. roof of house was puncture in rutherford county NC, 1.9 miles SSE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/8/2022 7:15 PM EDT	Trees down numerous places across county...some on power line in rutherford county NC, 3.9 miles SSE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/8/2022 6:56 PM EDT	At 655 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving south at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/6/2022 4:30 PM EDT	At 430 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of rutherfordton to 13 miles west of lincolnton, moving south at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/5/2022 7:29 PM EDT	At 729 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles west of downtown asheville to 12 miles southwest of marion to 10 miles south of morganton, moving south at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
6/16/2022 3:13 PM EDT	At 313 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles south of rutherfordton to 13 miles west of spartanburg, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/16/2022 3:13 PM EDT	At 313 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles south of rutherfordton to 13 miles west of spartanburg, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/16/2022 2:45 PM EDT	At 244 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of rutherfordton, moving south at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. The strongest winds moving ahead of the rain, so do not wait for the rain to begin to take shelter.
6/16/2022 2:06 PM EDT	At 206 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 7 miles east of lake lure, moving south at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/2/2022 5:35 PM EDT	At 535 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near forest city, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, ellenboro, mooresboro, bostic, cliffside, henrietta, harris and caroleen. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/2/2022 5:15 PM EDT	A few trees down around river crest pkwy in polk county NC, 6.7 miles NE of Rutherfordton, NC
6/2/2022 5:14 PM EDT	At 514 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of rutherfordton, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/2/2022 2:30 PM EDT	Wind caused collapse of walls and roof of a covered bridge. numerous trees and powerlines down nearb in rutherford county NC, 10.6 miles ESE of Rutherfordton, NC
3/23/2022 10:23 PM EDT	At 1023 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, south mountains state park around 1100 pm edt. Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include glenwood, green hill, thermal city, fero and dysartsville.
3/23/2022 10:16 PM EDT	At 1016 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northeast of columbus, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include, lake adger and mill spring.
3/23/2022 10:03 PM EDT	At 1003 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over columbus, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This dangerous thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central rutherford and polk counties, including the following locations, lake adger and mill spring.
3/23/2022 8:00 PM EDT	911 call center reported that a tree knocked down power lines on allen r in rutherford county NC, 5.5 miles NNE of Rutherfordton, NC
10/29/2021 6:10 AM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for eastern rutherford and western cleveland counties will expire at 615 am edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph are still possible with this thunderstorm.
10/29/2021 5:47 AM EDT	At 546 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles east of forest city, or near ellenboro, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, forest city, spindale, boiling springs nc, belwood, lawndale, fallston, polkville, ellenboro, lattimore and mooresboro. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
10/29/2021 5:33 AM EDT	At 532 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of forest city, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
9/8/2021 2:30 PM EDT	911 call center reported a tree down on maple creek rd in rutherford county NC, 3.7 miles E of Rutherfordton, NC
9/8/2021 2:12 PM EDT	At 212 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
9/8/2021 1:36 PM EDT	At 136 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northeast of hendersonville, or 4 miles south of bat cave, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/31/2021 5:07 PM EDT	Tree down on rock r in rutherford county NC, 2.8 miles SSW of Rutherfordton, NC
8/31/2021 5:06 PM EDT	At 506 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles west of rutherfordton to near forest city, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/31/2021 5:05 PM EDT	Trees down in roadway on darlington road south of brooks lak in rutherford county NC, 5.5 miles SSE of Rutherfordton, NC
8/31/2021 5:04 PM EDT	At 503 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles east of hendersonville to 8 miles north of columbus to 6 miles southwest of rutherfordton, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, lake lure, mill spring, lake adger, chimney rock state park, rutherfordton, green hill, chimney rock village and green creek. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/31/2021 4:41 PM EDT	At 441 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of hendersonville to 4 miles south of columbus to 14 miles northwest of spartanburg, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, columbus, boiling springs sc, landrum, inman, tryon, lake lure, campobello, saluda, chimney rock village and tigerville. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/31/2021 4:41 PM EDT	At 441 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of hendersonville to 4 miles south of columbus to 14 miles northwest of spartanburg, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, columbus, boiling springs sc, landrum, inman, tryon, lake lure, campobello, saluda, chimney rock village and tigerville. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/31/2021 4:30 PM EDT	At 429 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 15 miles north of greenville downtown to 12 miles south of columbus to 10 miles west of spartanburg, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/31/2021 4:30 PM EDT	At 429 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 15 miles north of greenville downtown to 12 miles south of columbus to 10 miles west of spartanburg, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/26/2021 3:51 PM EDT	At 351 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, or near spindale, moving north at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/17/2021 7:04 PM EDT	At 704 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles southwest of rutherfordton, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, rutherfordton and spindale around 720 pm edt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include green hill, mill spring and green creek.
8/17/2021 6:42 PM EDT	At 641 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles southeast of columbus, or near lake bowen, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, rutherfordton and spindale around 720 pm edt. Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include green hill, mill spring, green creek and fingerville.
8/17/2021 6:42 PM EDT	At 641 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles southeast of columbus, or near lake bowen, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, rutherfordton and spindale around 720 pm edt. Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include green hill, mill spring, green creek and fingerville.
8/14/2021 5:06 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern mcdowell and northwestern rutherford counties will expire at 515 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
8/14/2021 4:52 PM EDT	At 452 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 4 miles northeast of lake lure, moving north at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, lake lure, chimney rock village, chimney rock state park, shingle hollow, green hill, sugar hill, thermal city, fero, union mills and rutherfordton. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/14/2021 4:35 PM EDT	At 435 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 5 miles northeast of lake lure, and is nearly stationary (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
4/10/2021 7:45 PM EDT	911 call center reported trees and power lines down on frog creek rd in rutherford county NC, 9.2 miles SSW of Rutherfordton, NC
4/10/2021 7:40 PM EDT	911 call center reported tree blocking the roadway on centennial rd in rutherford county NC, 7.9 miles SSW of Rutherfordton, NC
4/10/2021 7:37 PM EDT	At 736 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northeast of rutherfordton, or 7 miles north of spindale, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, morganton, glen alpine, salem, lake james state park and lake james around 800 pm edt. table rock around 810 pm edt. Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include sunshine, oak hill, dysartsville and union mills.
8/19/2020 4:04 PM EDT	At 404 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast of rutherfordton, or 6 miles north of spindale, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, thermal city, fero, dysartsville, union mills, glenwood, sunshine and south mountains state park.
8/19/2020 3:42 PM EDT	At 342 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of marion, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/5/2020 6:29 PM EDT	At 629 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, or near spindale, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/5/2020 6:16 PM EDT	At 615 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of columbus, or 8 miles north of lake bowen, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/25/2020 3:06 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central rutherford and northeastern polk counties will expire at 315 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/25/2020 2:52 PM EDT	At 252 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, moving south at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, spindale, shingle hollow, green hill, union mills and thermal city.
7/25/2020 2:34 PM EDT	At 234 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of rutherfordton, moving southwest at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/22/2020 3:54 PM EDT	At 354 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, bostic, shingle hollow, green hill, thermal city, sunshine, union mills and fero.
7/22/2020 3:50 PM EDT	Trees and power lines down along piney knob rd... with scattered trees down around shingle hollo in rutherford county NC, 7.8 miles SSE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/22/2020 3:38 PM EDT	At 338 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 6 miles east of lake lure, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/20/2020 4:46 PM EDT	At 446 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northeast of rutherfordton, or near spindale, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, bostic, sunshine and union mills.
7/20/2020 4:19 PM EDT	The national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. central rutherford county in western north carolina. until 500 pm edt. At 419 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving east at 10 mph.
6/19/2020 1:33 PM EDT	At 133 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 6 miles east of lake lure, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
1/11/2020 8:22 PM EST	At 822 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near blowing rock to 8 miles southwest of morganton to 10 miles east of columbus, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
1/11/2020 7:53 PM EST	At 752 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles west of spruce pine to 7 miles southeast of columbus, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
10/31/2019 3:58 PM EDT	At 357 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of rutherfordton to 14 miles east of greenville downtown, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
10/31/2019 3:58 PM EDT	At 357 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of rutherfordton to 14 miles east of greenville downtown, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
10/31/2019 9:17 AM EDT	At 917 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northwest of spartanburg, or near inman, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
10/31/2019 9:17 AM EDT	At 917 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northwest of spartanburg, or near inman, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/22/2019 2:45 PM EDT	At 245 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of lenoir to 15 miles south of morganton to near forest city, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/21/2019 3:10 PM EDT	Quarter sized hail reported 10.3 miles SSW of Rutherfordton, NC, about 10 minutes of hail with hail as large as quarters. the wind blew down several small limbs.
8/21/2019 3:07 PM EDT	At 307 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 7 miles east of lake lure, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, shingle hollow, green hill, thermal city, union mills, spindale and lake lure.
8/21/2019 2:53 PM EDT	At 253 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of rutherfordton, or 5 miles east of lake lure, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/21/2019 2:53 PM EDT	At 253 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of rutherfordton, or 5 miles east of lake lure, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/19/2019 3:41 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern mcdowell and northern rutherford counties will expire at 345 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
8/19/2019 3:22 PM EDT	At 322 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of marion, and is nearly stationary (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, marion, old fort, shingle hollow, green hill, sugar hill, thermal city, glenwood, fero, union mills and pleasant gardens.
8/19/2019 3:08 PM EDT	The national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southern mcdowell county in western north carolina. northern rutherford county in western north carolina. until 345 pm edt. At 308 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of.
8/10/2019 4:28 PM EDT	Fire dept/rescue reported limbs down on antler tr in rutherford county NC, 9.4 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
8/10/2019 4:25 PM EDT	Fire dept/rescue reported trees down west of hwy 22 in rutherford county NC, 0.4 miles SW of Rutherfordton, NC
8/10/2019 4:25 PM EDT	Fire dept/rescue reported trees down on fairforest dr in rutherfordto in rutherford county NC, 0.9 miles ENE of Rutherfordton, NC
8/10/2019 4:17 PM EDT	At 417 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near forest city, or near bostic, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, ellenboro, lattimore, mooresboro, bostic, kingstown and cliffside.
8/10/2019 3:59 PM EDT	The national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. eastern rutherford county in western north carolina. southwestern cleveland county in the piedmont of north carolina. until 445 pm edt. At 359 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northeast.
7/12/2019 3:42 PM EDT	At 340 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles west of rutherfordton, or near lake lure, moving east at 15 mph. another severe thunderstorm was located near union mills and shingle hollow, but was drifting south at 5 mph. additional severe thunderstorms may develop closer to rutherfordton and spindale between 4 pm and 430 pm! (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, spindale, lake lure, chimney rock state park, shingle hollow, green hill, thermal city, lake adger, union mills and sunshine.
7/12/2019 3:16 PM EDT	At 315 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles north of columbus, or near chimney rock state park, moving east at 15 mph. another strong and possibly severe storm was located in northern rutherford county west of union mills (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/4/2019 9:02 PM EDT	At 901 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of rutherfordton, and is nearly stationary (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/4/2019 8:20 PM EDT	911 call center reported trees blocking us 74. time estimated from rada in polk county NC, 7.9 miles NE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/4/2019 8:02 PM EDT	At 801 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of rutherfordton, or 6 miles southeast of lake lure, moving southeast at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, lake lure, chimney rock state park, shingle hollow, green hill, mill spring, lake adger, columbus and chimney rock village.
7/4/2019 7:54 PM EDT	At 753 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, moving southeast at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/4/2019 7:31 PM EDT	At 730 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles north of columbus, or near lake lure, moving southeast at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/24/2019 8:06 PM EDT	At 805 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of shelby to 9 miles southwest of gaffney to 8 miles southwest of laurens, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, spartanburg, shelby, gaffney, laurens, union, forest city, kings mountain, clinton, boiling springs sc and woodruff.
6/24/2019 8:06 PM EDT	At 805 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of shelby to 9 miles southwest of gaffney to 8 miles southwest of laurens, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, spartanburg, shelby, gaffney, laurens, union, forest city, kings mountain, clinton, boiling springs sc and woodruff.
6/24/2019 7:53 PM EDT	At 753 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles northeast of forest city to near spartanburg to 14 miles southwest of laurens, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/24/2019 7:53 PM EDT	At 753 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles northeast of forest city to near spartanburg to 14 miles southwest of laurens, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/23/2019 2:59 PM EDT	At 259 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of rutherfordton, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, spindale, green hill and forest city.
5/23/2019 2:39 PM EDT	At 238 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles west of rutherfordton, or 5 miles southeast of chimney rock state park, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
4/19/2019 4:28 PM EDT	At 428 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of columbus to 15 miles west of gaffney to near spartanburg, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
4/19/2019 4:28 PM EDT	At 428 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of columbus to 15 miles west of gaffney to near spartanburg, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
4/19/2019 10:07 AM EDT	At 1007 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
4/14/2019 10:07 PM EDT	At 1007 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northeast of forest city, or 6 miles northwest of polkville, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, forest city, spindale, bostic, casar, sunshine, rutherfordton, union mills, belwood and polkville.
4/14/2019 9:47 PM EDT	At 947 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
4/14/2019 3:50 PM EDT	Law enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines down and several accidents countywide. an officer reported rotation and a funnel cloud as well. exact locations in rutherford county NC, 0.4 miles SW of Rutherfordton, NC
4/14/2019 3:31 PM EDT	At 331 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of marion, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
4/14/2019 3:22 PM EDT	At 322 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near rutherfordton, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central rutherford county, including the following locations, thermal city, green hill and union mills.
4/14/2019 3:12 PM EDT	At 312 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles northeast of columbus, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, rutherfordton around 320 pm edt. spindale around 330 pm edt. Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include green hill, mill spring, thermal city and union mills.
9/27/2018 8:18 PM EDT	At 816 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rutherfordton to 5 miles southeast of forest city and across cherokee county south carolina, moving northeast at 50 mph (law enforcement has reported damage along this line of thunderstorms). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, gastonia, shelby, lincolnton, forest city, rutherfordton, kings mountain, cherryville, bessemer city, south gastonia and longview.
9/27/2018 8:18 PM EDT	At 816 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rutherfordton to 5 miles southeast of forest city and across cherokee county south carolina, moving northeast at 50 mph (law enforcement has reported damage along this line of thunderstorms). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, gastonia, shelby, lincolnton, forest city, rutherfordton, kings mountain, cherryville, bessemer city, south gastonia and longview.
9/27/2018 7:51 PM EDT	At 749 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of columbus to near inman to spartanburg to near pauline, moving northeast at 55 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
9/27/2018 7:51 PM EDT	At 749 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of columbus to near inman to spartanburg to near pauline, moving northeast at 55 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/21/2018 6:58 PM EDT	At 658 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest of forest city, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/21/2018 6:58 PM EDT	At 658 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest of forest city, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/21/2018 6:50 PM EDT	911 call center reported trees and power lines down near rutherfordton. time estimated from rada in rutherford county NC, 1.1 miles NNE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/21/2018 6:40 PM EDT	Quarter sized hail reported 9.9 miles NNW of Rutherfordton, NC, social media reported quarter (1.00 in) size hail in harris. time estimated from radar.
7/21/2018 6:16 PM EDT	At 615 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of rutherfordton, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/21/2018 6:16 PM EDT	At 615 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of rutherfordton, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/21/2018 5:57 PM EDT	At 557 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of columbus, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, green hill, mill spring, green creek, lake adger and rutherfordton.
7/21/2018 5:55 PM EDT	911 call center reported trees and power lines down in the green hill area. time estimated from rada in rutherford county NC, 5.3 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/21/2018 5:46 PM EDT	At 546 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of columbus, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, chimney rock state park, green hill, mill spring, green creek, lake adger, rutherfordton and bat cave.
7/21/2018 5:33 PM EDT	At 533 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of columbus, or 5 miles south of chimney rock state park, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/11/2018 8:57 PM EDT	At 857 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving south at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, spindale and green hill.
7/11/2018 8:40 PM EDT	A few trees down along with at least one powerline on clark road resulting in power outage to the local area to the west of green hil in rutherford county NC, 6.9 miles ESE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/11/2018 8:33 PM EDT	At 833 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving south at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/6/2018 1:18 PM EDT	At 118 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northeast of marion, or near lake james state park, moving southwest at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/27/2018 3:31 PM EDT	At 331 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles south of forest city, or 4 miles northwest of chesnee, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, columbus, boiling springs sc, landrum, tryon, chesnee, campobello, lake bowen, mill spring, harris and lake adger.
6/27/2018 3:31 PM EDT	At 331 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles south of forest city, or 4 miles northwest of chesnee, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, columbus, boiling springs sc, landrum, tryon, chesnee, campobello, lake bowen, mill spring, harris and lake adger.
6/27/2018 3:08 PM EDT	At 308 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over columbus, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/27/2018 3:08 PM EDT	At 308 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over columbus, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/26/2018 4:15 PM EDT	At 414 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northwest of gaffney, or near cowpens national battlefield, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, boiling springs nc, mayo, chesnee, ellenboro, mooresboro, bostic, cowpens national battlefield, cliffside and henrietta.
6/26/2018 4:15 PM EDT	At 414 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northwest of gaffney, or near cowpens national battlefield, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, boiling springs nc, mayo, chesnee, ellenboro, mooresboro, bostic, cowpens national battlefield, cliffside and henrietta.
6/26/2018 3:57 PM EDT	At 356 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest of forest city, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/26/2018 3:57 PM EDT	At 356 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest of forest city, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/26/2018 3:53 PM EDT	At 353 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near forest city to 3 miles south of rutherfordton to 8 miles northeast of columbus, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, bostic, chimney rock state park, green hill, mill spring, lake adger and union mills.
6/26/2018 3:35 PM EDT	911 call center reported multiple trees down on west st south main st and north main st in rutherfordto in rutherford county NC, 0.4 miles SW of Rutherfordton, NC
6/26/2018 3:33 PM EDT	At 333 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles north of rutherfordton to 9 miles northeast of columbus, moving south at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/25/2018 6:02 PM EDT	At 602 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles east of columbus, or 6 miles northeast of lake bowen, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, landrum, tryon, campobello, saluda, bostic and tigerville.
6/25/2018 6:02 PM EDT	At 602 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles east of columbus, or 6 miles northeast of lake bowen, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, landrum, tryon, campobello, saluda, bostic and tigerville.
6/25/2018 5:09 PM EDT	At 508 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near columbus, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/25/2018 5:09 PM EDT	At 508 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near columbus, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/3/2018 7:03 PM EDT	At 703 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near forest city, or near bostic, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, shelby, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, patterson springs, polkville, ellenboro, lattimore and mooresboro.
6/3/2018 7:03 PM EDT	At 649 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, or near spindale, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/3/2018 6:50 PM EDT	At least two trees down in rutherfordton in rutherford county NC, 0.4 miles NW of Rutherfordton, NC
6/3/2018 6:49 PM EDT	At 649 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, or near spindale, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/3/2018 6:49 PM EDT	At 649 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, or near spindale, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/1/2018 4:36 PM EDT	At 436 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of forest city, or 5 miles northeast of bostic, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, belwood, lawndale, fallston, polkville, bostic, casar, kingstown, sunshine and spindale.
6/1/2018 4:23 PM EDT	At 423 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of forest city, or 8 miles northwest of chesnee, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, shelby, forest city, boiling springs nc, blacksburg, chesnee, grover, patterson springs, ellenboro, lattimore and mooresboro.
6/1/2018 4:23 PM EDT	At 423 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of forest city, or 8 miles northwest of chesnee, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, shelby, forest city, boiling springs nc, blacksburg, chesnee, grover, patterson springs, ellenboro, lattimore and mooresboro.
6/1/2018 4:18 PM EDT	At 418 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of rutherfordton, or 6 miles north of bostic, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/1/2018 4:08 PM EDT	At 408 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest of forest city, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
6/1/2018 4:08 PM EDT	At 408 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest of forest city, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/31/2018 9:53 PM EDT	At 953 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles southwest of rutherfordton, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, flat rock, tryon, saluda, pleasant ridge state park, green hill, mill spring and north saluda reservoir.
5/31/2018 9:53 PM EDT	At 953 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles southwest of rutherfordton, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, flat rock, tryon, saluda, pleasant ridge state park, green hill, mill spring and north saluda reservoir.
5/31/2018 9:45 PM EDT	911 call center reported a tree branch fell on a powerline and knocked it down on whiteside r in rutherford county NC, 1.7 miles SW of Rutherfordton, NC
5/31/2018 9:40 PM EDT	911 call center reported trees down on rock springs church r in rutherford county NC, 9.8 miles ESE of Rutherfordton, NC
5/31/2018 9:25 PM EDT	At 925 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northwest of hendersonville, or over mountain home, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
5/31/2018 9:25 PM EDT	At 925 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northwest of hendersonville, or over mountain home, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
5/31/2018 5:25 PM EDT	911 call center reported a tree down on nc 108 in rutherford county NC, 0.9 miles ENE of Rutherfordton, NC
5/31/2018 5:23 PM EDT	At 522 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, bostic, shingle hollow, green hill, thermal city, sunshine, union mills and green creek.
5/31/2018 5:16 PM EDT	911 call center reported tree and power lines down on chimney rock r in rutherford county NC, 1.8 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
5/31/2018 4:58 PM EDT	911 call center reported a tree down on cove creek d in rutherford county NC, 9.4 miles ESE of Rutherfordton, NC
5/31/2018 4:58 PM EDT	At 458 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/11/2018 2:56 PM EDT	At 255 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of columbus, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. minor damage to vehicles is expected
5/10/2018 4:46 PM EDT	At 445 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northwest of columbus, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/10/2018 4:38 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for south central rutherford, polk, northeastern greenville and northwestern spartanburg counties will expire at 445 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for western north carolina, and upstate south carolina.
5/10/2018 4:38 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for south central rutherford, polk, northeastern greenville and northwestern spartanburg counties will expire at 445 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for western north carolina, and upstate south carolina.
5/10/2018 4:15 PM EDT	At 415 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southwest of forest city, or 6 miles northwest of chesnee, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, landrum, tryon, chesnee, campobello, lake bowen and mill spring.
5/10/2018 4:15 PM EDT	At 415 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southwest of forest city, or 6 miles northwest of chesnee, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, landrum, tryon, chesnee, campobello, lake bowen and mill spring.
5/10/2018 3:58 PM EDT	The national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. south central rutherford county in western north carolina. polk county in western north carolina. northeastern greenville county in upstate south carolina. Northwestern spartanburg county in upstate south carolina.
5/10/2018 3:58 PM EDT	At 358 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of columbus, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/10/2018 3:40 PM EDT	At 339 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of columbus, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, columbus, mill spring, green creek, lake adger, fingerville, forest city, spindale and rutherfordton.
5/10/2018 3:40 PM EDT	At 339 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of columbus, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, columbus, mill spring, green creek, lake adger, fingerville, forest city, spindale and rutherfordton.
5/10/2018 3:13 PM EDT	At 312 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northeast of columbus, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/10/2018 3:13 PM EDT	At 312 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northeast of columbus, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/10/2018 2:54 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern rutherford and east central polk counties will expire at 300 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail is still possible with this thunderstorm.
5/10/2018 2:37 PM EDT	At 237 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near forest city, or near spindale, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, ellenboro, bostic, henrietta, harris, caroleen and cliffside.
5/10/2018 2:15 PM EDT	At 215 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of columbus, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
4/15/2018 1:09 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern rutherford, southwestern cleveland, northeastern spartanburg and northwestern cherokee counties will expire at 115 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for western and the piedmont of north carolina, and upstate south carolina. if you observed large hail or wind damage, please report it to the national weather service greenville-spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our facebook page, or tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for cleveland county in north carolina.
4/15/2018 1:09 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern rutherford, southwestern cleveland, northeastern spartanburg and northwestern cherokee counties will expire at 115 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for western and the piedmont of north carolina, and upstate south carolina. if you observed large hail or wind damage, please report it to the national weather service greenville-spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our facebook page, or tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for cleveland county in north carolina.
4/15/2018 12:29 PM EDT	At 1229 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles south of forest city, or near chesnee, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
4/15/2018 12:29 PM EDT	At 1229 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles south of forest city, or near chesnee, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
10/8/2017 2:25 PM EDT	At 225 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles north of rutherfordton, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, marion around 300 pm edt. Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include green hill, sugar hill, thermal city, glenwood and fero.
9/1/2017 6:30 PM EDT	A few trees dow in rutherford county NC, 5.9 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
7/23/2017 2:50 PM EDT	At 250 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rutherfordton, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, bostic, shingle hollow, green hill, union mills and green creek.
7/23/2017 2:38 PM EDT	A tree on a hous in rutherford county NC, 0.4 miles NW of Rutherfordton, NC
7/23/2017 2:20 PM EDT	The national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. central rutherford county in western north carolina. eastern polk county in western north carolina. Until 300 pm edt * at 220 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northwest.
7/8/2017 4:05 PM EDT	At 404 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles east of columbus, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
5/28/2017 1:07 AM EDT	At 107 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles west of rutherfordton to 12 miles south of columbus to near greenville downtown, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, marion, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, tryon, old fort, chimney rock state park, green hill, mill spring and thermal city.
5/28/2017 12:55 AM EDT	Scattered trees down on powerlines around county but with a greater concentration in the west end especially lake lure are in rutherford county NC, 0.4 miles NW of Rutherfordton, NC
5/28/2017 12:48 AM EDT	At 1248 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 15 miles northeast of hendersonville to 9 miles southwest of columbus to 6 miles north of easley, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, marion, rutherfordton, columbus, taylors, berea, welcome, travelers rest, spindale, landrum and slater-marietta.
5/28/2017 12:48 AM EDT	At 1248 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 15 miles northeast of hendersonville to 9 miles southwest of columbus to 6 miles north of easley, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, marion, rutherfordton, columbus, taylors, berea, welcome, travelers rest, spindale, landrum and slater-marietta.
5/28/2017 12:18 AM EDT	At 1217 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of downtown asheville to 6 miles northeast of brevard to 17 miles northwest of pickens, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
5/28/2017 12:18 AM EDT	At 1217 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of downtown asheville to 6 miles northeast of brevard to 17 miles northwest of pickens, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
5/19/2017 2:51 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern mcdowell and northern rutherford counties will expire at 300 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
5/19/2017 2:44 PM EDT	At 243 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of marion to 12 miles north of rutherfordton to 18 miles north of columbus, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, spindale, shingle hollow, green hill, sugar hill, thermal city, glenwood, fero, dysartsville and union mills.
5/19/2017 2:18 PM EDT	At 218 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of marion, or 5 miles southeast of old fort, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/5/2017 2:18 AM EDT	At 218 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rutherfordton to 6 miles south of forest city to 8 miles north of spartanburg, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, mayo, chesnee, ellenboro, bostic, cowpens national battlefield, cliffside and henrietta.
5/5/2017 2:18 AM EDT	At 218 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rutherfordton to 6 miles south of forest city to 8 miles north of spartanburg, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, mayo, chesnee, ellenboro, bostic, cowpens national battlefield, cliffside and henrietta.
5/5/2017 2:00 AM EDT	At 200 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of columbus to 5 miles west of spartanburg, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
5/5/2017 2:00 AM EDT	At 200 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of columbus to 5 miles west of spartanburg, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
3/1/2017 5:24 PM EST	At 523 pm est, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles southwest of forest city, or near spindale, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, belwood, lawndale, fallston, polkville, ellenboro, lattimore and mooresboro.
3/1/2017 5:03 PM EST	At 502 pm est, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles west of columbus, or near saluda, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated. at 5:02 pm dime size hail was reported near saluda). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
11/30/2016 5:17 PM EST	At 517 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of morganton to 4 miles northeast of spartanburg to 13 miles northwest of union to 12 miles southeast of laurens to 9 miles east of greenwood, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. Locations impacted include, spartanburg, greenwood, shelby, gaffney, laurens, union, forest city, rutherfordton, clinton and boiling springs sc.
11/30/2016 5:17 PM EST	At 517 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of morganton to 4 miles northeast of spartanburg to 13 miles northwest of union to 12 miles southeast of laurens to 9 miles east of greenwood, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. Locations impacted include, spartanburg, greenwood, shelby, gaffney, laurens, union, forest city, rutherfordton, clinton and boiling springs sc.
11/30/2016 4:41 PM EST	At 441 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of rutherfordton to near greenville downtown to 18 miles southeast of easley to 5 miles northeast of abbeville to 21 miles northeast of washington, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
11/30/2016 4:41 PM EST	At 441 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of rutherfordton to near greenville downtown to 18 miles southeast of easley to 5 miles northeast of abbeville to 21 miles northeast of washington, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
8/27/2016 6:22 PM EDT	At 622 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of forest city to 10 miles west of shelby to 10 miles southeast of gaffney, moving west at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. Locations impacted include, gaffney, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, blacksburg, polkville, sharon, ellenboro and lattimore.
8/27/2016 6:22 PM EDT	At 622 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of forest city to 10 miles west of shelby to 10 miles southeast of gaffney, moving west at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. Locations impacted include, gaffney, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, blacksburg, polkville, sharon, ellenboro and lattimore.
8/27/2016 5:58 PM EDT	At 558 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of forest city to 6 miles southwest of shelby to 11 miles west of york, moving west at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
8/27/2016 5:58 PM EDT	At 558 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of forest city to 6 miles southwest of shelby to 11 miles west of york, moving west at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
8/5/2016 6:21 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central rutherford and polk counties will expire at 630 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
8/5/2016 5:57 PM EDT	At 557 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles north of columbus, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. Locations impacted include, rutherfordton, columbus, green hill, mill spring, lake adger, green creek, spindale, lake lure and chimney rock state park.
8/5/2016 5:42 PM EDT	At 541 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles north of columbus, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
7/22/2016 4:54 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central rutherford and central polk counties will expire at 500 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/22/2016 4:45 PM EDT	Numerous trees and power lines down near cove rd in rutherford county NC, 6.1 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/22/2016 4:36 PM EDT	At 436 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving south at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, green hill, thermal city, shingle hollow, union mills and mill spring.
7/22/2016 4:15 PM EDT	At 415 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 8 miles northeast of lake lure, moving south at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
7/17/2016 8:34 PM EDT	At 833 pm edt, a rain shower capable of producing damaging winds was located 7 miles south of rutherfordton, moving southwest at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. Locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, ellenboro, bostic, green hill, caroleen, harris, cliffside and henrietta.
7/17/2016 8:28 PM EDT	County officials reports several trees blown down south of rutherfordto in rutherford county NC, 3.4 miles NNW of Rutherfordton, NC
7/17/2016 8:19 PM EDT	At 819 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of rutherfordton, moving southwest at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
7/5/2016 2:28 PM EDT	At 228 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of morganton to 5 miles northwest of rutherfordton, moving east at 40 mph (emergency management). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
6/14/2016 8:00 PM EDT	Multiple trees blown down across the cit in rutherford county NC, 0.4 miles NW of Rutherfordton, NC
6/14/2016 7:55 PM EDT	At 755 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of rutherfordton to 10 miles southeast of forest city to 8 miles south of gaffney, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
6/14/2016 7:55 PM EDT	At 755 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of rutherfordton to 10 miles southeast of forest city to 8 miles south of gaffney, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
9/10/2015 6:00 PM EDT	Tree down along centennial roa in rutherford county NC, 8.2 miles SSW of Rutherfordton, NC
9/10/2015 3:45 PM EDT	Tree down along centennial roa in rutherford county NC, 8.2 miles SSW of Rutherfordton, NC
9/10/2015 3:40 PM EDT	Quarter sized hail reported 8 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
9/10/2015 3:28 PM EDT	At 328 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 10 miles north of rutherfordton, and moving east at 25 mph. * locations in the warning include, polkville, bostic, casar, kingstown, union mills, thermal city, sunshine and spindale.
8/5/2015 8:26 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern rutherford county will expire at 830 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
8/5/2015 8:10 PM EDT	At 810 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 4 miles southeast of forest city, or 4 miles southwest of ellenboro, moving east at 30 mph. penny size hail may also accompany the damaging winds. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, ellenboro, bostic, caroleen, henrietta, cliffside, harris and sunshine.
8/5/2015 7:59 PM EDT	At 758 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 5 miles southwest of forest city, moving northeast at 15 mph. nickel size hail may also accompany the damaging winds. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, ellenboro, bostic, caroleen, henrietta, cliffside, harris and sunshine.
8/5/2015 7:29 PM EDT	At 729 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 9 miles east of columbus, or 6 miles north of lake bowen, and moving east at 30 mph. nickel size hail may also accompany the damaging winds. * locations in the warning include, forest city, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, landrum, tryon, ellenboro, bostic, mill spring and caroleen.
8/5/2015 7:29 PM EDT	At 729 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 9 miles east of columbus, or 6 miles north of lake bowen, and moving east at 30 mph. nickel size hail may also accompany the damaging winds. * locations in the warning include, forest city, rutherfordton, columbus, spindale, landrum, tryon, ellenboro, bostic, mill spring and caroleen.
7/21/2015 3:22 PM EDT	At 321 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located near forest city, and moving southeast at 20 mph. * locations in the warning include, shelby, gaffney, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, blacksburg, grover, patterson springs and ellenboro.
7/21/2015 3:22 PM EDT	At 321 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located near forest city, and moving southeast at 20 mph. * locations in the warning include, shelby, gaffney, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, boiling springs nc, blacksburg, grover, patterson springs and ellenboro.
7/18/2015 3:25 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central rutherford and eastern polk counties will expire at 330 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however briefly gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/18/2015 3:07 PM EDT	At 306 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 10 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 6 miles east of lake lure, moving southeast at 15 mph. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, ellenboro, bostic, union mills, shingle hollow, thermal city, green hill and harris.
7/18/2015 2:55 PM EDT	At 255 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing half dollar size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 10 miles northwest of rutherfordton, or 8 miles northeast of lake lure, moving southeast at 20 mph. locations impacted include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, ellenboro, bostic, sugar hill, green hill, union mills, shingle hollow and thermal city.
7/18/2015 2:40 PM EDT	At 240 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 11 miles south of marion, or 9 miles northeast of lake lure, and moving southeast at 20 mph. * locations in the warning include, forest city, rutherfordton, spindale, old fort, ellenboro, bostic, sugar hill, green hill, union mills and shingle hollow.
7/14/2015 8:41 AM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for rutherford, southern buncombe, southern mcdowell, polk and henderson counties will expire at 845 am edt, the line of storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
7/14/2015 8:08 AM EDT	At 808 am edt, doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. these storms were located along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of morganton to 16 miles north of columbus to 12 miles east of waynesville, moving southeast at 50 mph. penny size hail may also accompany the damaging winds. locations impacted include, hendersonville, forest city, marion, rutherfordton, columbus, arden, mills river, fletcher, spindale and flat rock.
7/14/2015 7:47 AM EDT	At 747 am edt, doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. these storms were located along a line extending from 9 miles north of marion to 11 miles northeast of downtown asheville to 9 miles northeast of waynesville, and moving southeast at 50 mph. penny size hail may also accompany the damaging winds.
7/13/2015 8:16 PM EDT	At 815 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a line of showers and thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. these storms were located along a line extending from 9 miles south of marion to 8 miles north of brevard, and moving southeast at 35 mph.
7/13/2015 8:16 PM EDT	At 815 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a line of showers and thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. these storms were located along a line extending from 9 miles south of marion to 8 miles north of brevard, and moving southeast at 35 mph.
6/19/2015 2:18 PM EDT	At 217 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located 9 miles north of rutherfordton, moving east at 15 mph. nickel size hail may also accompany the damaging winds. locations impacted include, dysartsville, union mills, shingle hollow, thermal city, fero, sunshine, green hill, glenwood, sugar hill and rutherfordton.
6/19/2015 1:59 PM EDT	The national weather service in greenville-spartanburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. central rutherford county in western north carolina. southeastern mcdowell county in western north carolina. until 245 pm edt * at 158 pm edt. Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm.
7/27/2014 9:49 PM EDT	Large tree on house in green hill communit in rutherford county NC, 4.6 miles ESE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/27/2014 9:45 PM EDT	Trees and power lines down on poors ford road. trees down on thunder road. time of occurrence estimated from radar location of stor in rutherford county NC, 5.2 miles N of Rutherfordton, NC
8/31/2013 4:12 PM EDT	Tree blown down on owens chapel roa in rutherford county NC, 8.6 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
8/1/2013 2:00 PM EDT	6 trees down in green hill in rutherford county NC, 5.3 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC
8/1/2013 1:40 PM EDT	Quarter sized hail reported 5.3 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC, green hill fire depratment reported quarter size hail
7/25/2013 6:15 PM EDT	Quarter sized hail reported 7.5 miles ESE of Rutherfordton, NC, quarter size hail in the green hill community.
7/25/2013 6:05 PM EDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 9.4 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC, golfball size hail in the shingle hollow community.
7/12/2013 5:10 PM EDT	Several reports of trees down along baber...big island and coxe road in rutherford county NC, 3.1 miles N of Rutherfordton, NC
7/12/2013 4:47 PM EDT	Trees down along hwy 221 and shepards creek rd in rutherford county NC, 3.1 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
7/12/2013 4:40 PM EDT	Tree down and gas line rupture on oscar justice r in rutherford county NC, 4.3 miles SSW of Rutherfordton, NC
7/6/2013 6:30 PM EDT	Tree down on miller roa in rutherford county NC, 4.4 miles ENE of Rutherfordton, NC
9/28/2012 4:50 PM EDT	One tree down on gilmer edwards road near hwy 22 in rutherford county NC, 1.7 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
9/8/2012 1:52 PM EDT	A couple trees were blown down on rucker roa in rutherford county NC, 5.2 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
9/3/2012 3:25 PM EDT	One tree blown down on coxe roa in polk county NC, 9.3 miles NNE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/23/2012 4:18 PM EDT	A few trees down in and around the cleghorn country club golf course. time estimated based on radar velocity displa in rutherford county NC, 4.7 miles NNE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/23/2012 2:32 PM EDT	A few trees blown down on the northwest side of tow in rutherford county NC, 2.2 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC
7/19/2012 2:45 PM EDT	One tree down in union mill in rutherford county NC, 7.9 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
6/24/2012 8:25 PM EDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 2 miles E of Rutherfordton, NC
5/1/2012 4:25 PM EDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.4 miles NW of Rutherfordton, NC, time estimated by radar data.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Three trees down on painters gap roa in rutherford county NC, 5.8 miles SSW of Rutherfordton, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Three trees down on painters gap roa in rutherford county NC, 7.2 miles S of Rutherfordton, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Two trees down in rutherfordton area. one on darlington rd and one on oak st. other trees down across count in rutherford county NC, 0.4 miles NW of Rutherfordton, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 9.3 miles ESE of Rutherfordton, NC, penny to quarter sized hail at the river creek campground.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 10.3 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC, nickel to quarter sized hail fell for a short time along with some gusty wind in the shingle hollow area.
4/9/2011 8:00 PM EDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 4 miles SE of Rutherfordton, NC, gutter damaged and car windshield smashed out
4/9/2011 5:26 PM EDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 0.4 miles NW of Rutherfordton, NC