A line of thunderstorms moved rapidly across the upstate. The line produced damaging winds and a few non-supercell tornadoes.

Tornado in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-JAN-07 14:24:00 to 05-JAN-07 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

This tornado touched down very briefly in the parking lot of the Liberty Elementary School. Nine vehicles were severely damaged. At least 4 vehicles were lifted off the ground or flipped over by the wind. Some of the vehicles were occupied by parents awaiting school dismissal. Fifteen people received mostly minor injuries, with 5 being transported to the hospital. A shed was also blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-JAN-07 14:37:00 to 05-JAN-07 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down across Rutledge Rd and a power line was blown down on Kreig Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-JAN-07 14:39:00 to 05-JAN-07 14:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down on Rison Rd off highway 123 and another at I-185 and Frontage Rd. Also, a tree was blown down at Old Laurens Rd and Dalewood Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-JAN-07 14:49:00 to 05-JAN-07 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAURENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The tops of trees were blown into a road in Laurens. Also, a tree was blown down near exit 5 on I-385.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-JAN-07 16:00:00 to 05-JAN-07 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWRYS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several pine trees were blown down and minor roof damage was reported to several homes along George Bridge Rd and Thompson Quarters Rd in extreme northwest Chester County. One tree fell on and destroyed a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-JAN-07 16:16:00 to 05-JAN-07 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three trees were blown down across western and northern portions of the county. A car was also reportedly blown off the road by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-JAN-07 15:17:00 to 05-JAN-07 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROEBUCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Six large trees were blown down in the Old Georgia Rd and Woodruff Ln area. Two of the trees fell on a house.

Tornado in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-JAN-07 15:11:00 to 05-JAN-07 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short damage track began on Bethany Church Rd northwest of Moore and extended northeast before ending on highway 290. Two sheds were destroyed and the roof partially blown off a larger shed. Part of a deck was torn off a house. Also, several 8 inch diameter pine trees were snapped and numerous limbs were blown down.