The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay stalled just west of the Appalachians and slowly dissipated. A line of mini-supercells developed southeast of the low, resulting in several tornadoes over the Upstate and Northwest Piedmont of South Carolina during the afternoon hours of the 26th. A small amount of flash flooding also occurred, though the flooding was much worse in North Carolina.

Tornado in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 13:47:00 to 26-AUG-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMSON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado tracked from Oconee County into extreme western Pickens County. The tornado lifted just after crossing the campus of Clemson University. The intermittent damage path was mainly limited to downed trees and power lines, although some minor structural damage was noted, especially on the Clemson campus near Memorial Stadium. Some trees and large limbs fell on and damaged automobiles in the Clemson area.

Tornado in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 18:12:00 to 26-AUG-08 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNWELL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and large limbs blown onto power lines.

Heavy Rain in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 05:00:00 to 27-AUG-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAFFNEY
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Very heavy rainfall combined with clogged storm drains to produce deep standing water in a neighborhood on the east side of Gaffney. A couple of automobiles were submerged.

Flash Flood in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 20:30:00 to 26-AUG-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Oak Park Rd was flooded by Tools Fork Creek and Reese Roach Rd was also flooded at McConnells Highway in the same area. Old Limestone Rd was closed at Southbend Rd and Portions of highway 72 were covered with water from Stoney Fork Creek.

Tornado in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 15:05:00 to 26-AUG-08 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARES XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The tornado touched down in rural, southern Greenville County. As it crossed Davis and Richey Roads, about 5 miles east of Pelzer, it destroyed a garage, removed shingles from roofs and uprooted large trees. The tornado continued north into Moonville where it blew down more trees. It then lifted about nine miles south of Greenville.

Heavy Rain in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 02:00:00 to 27-AUG-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGS CREEK
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Elevated stream levels on Kings Creek caused a debris dam to form beneath a bridge on Old Chester Road on the York County line. The bridge pilings were damaged, eventually causing one lane of the bridge to collapse.

Tornado in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 14:35:00 to 26-AUG-08 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near highway 187 and Mt. Tabor road where a home was damaged and a tree fell on a mobile home. The tornado continued to the north, eventually moving into Pickens County. Numerous large trees were snapped off on a ridge very close to the Pickens/Anderson County line, where wind speeds were estimated at close to 120 mph, earning the tornado an EF2 rating.

Tornado in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 14:45:00 to 26-AUG-08 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMSON
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado damage path extended from northwest Anderson County, into extreme southern Pickens County, affecting the research area on the south side of the Clemson University campus.  Damage was limited to downed trees and power lines. Numerous large trees were snapped off on a ridge very close to the Pickens, Anderson County line, where wind speeds were estimated at close to 120 mph, earning the tornado an EF2 rating.

Heavy Rain in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 11:15:00 to 26-AUG-08 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMINSTER
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A combination of gusty winds and a soaked ground resulting from very heavy rainfall caused a tree to fall on a mobile home, briefly trapping the occupant.

Heavy Rain in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 05:00:00 to 27-AUG-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKSBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Turkey Creek overflowed its banks, flooding pastures and farmland with several feet of water. A driveway was also covered with up to four feet of water.

Tornado in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 11:18:00 to 26-AUG-08 11:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT LAWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several trees were blown down onto power lines in the Fort Lawn area.

Tornado in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 13:36:00 to 26-AUG-08 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRYS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado moved into Oconee County from Pickens County. It then tracked into western Pickens County. The intermittent damage path was mainly limited to downed trees and power lines in Oconee County.

Tornado in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 14:20:00 to 26-AUG-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIX MILE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees blown onto power lines on highway 137.

Tornado in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-08 13:21:00 to 26-AUG-08 13:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in Hart County, Georgia before skipping  across Lake Hartwell and into extreme western Anderson County. The tornado then moved into Oconee County. The intermittent damage path was mainly limited to downed trees and power lines in Anderson County.

Heavy Rain in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-AUG-08 05:00:00 to 27-AUG-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMYRNA
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Elevated stream levels on Wolf Creek caused a debris dam to form beneath a bridge on River Road, damaging the pilings and eventually causing it to collapse.