Several supercell thunderstorms affected the western Carolinas during the afternoon and evening hours, producing very large hail, wind damage and a few tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:35:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down in the area around Kings Mountain National Park.
A tree was also blown down on highway 55 near the Ce Stewart Rd intersection.

Hail in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:43:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY POND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:35:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail reported on highway 55 near the Ce Stewart Rd intersection.

Tornado in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 17:50:00 to 16-JUN-09 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: FILBERT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado damage path began near the intersection of South Beersheba Rd and highway 5 and extended south, southeast for about 1.5 miles. Damage was mainly confined to uprooted and snapped trees. However, a concrete structure partially collapsed, with roofing material tossed about 30 yards from the structure.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 18:05:00 to 16-JUN-09 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAFFNEY CHEROKEE ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down, mainly on the west side of Gaffney.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 21:35:00 to 16-JUN-09 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAULINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down in areas south of Pauline, with trees blocking Riddle Rd, Marshall Tucker Rd, Blackstock Rd, and Gwinn Mill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 21:50:00 to 16-JUN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAYLORD XRDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees were blown down from Jones Mill Rd north of Fountain Inn, east to the Spartanburg County line, and south to within the city limits of Fountain Inn. At least one tree fell on a house.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 22:00:00 to 16-JUN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUNTAIN INN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 15:20:00 to 16-JUN-09 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DACUSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 21:50:00 to 16-JUN-09 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAVELERS REST
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 22:25:00 to 16-JUN-09 22:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKSDALE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 15:54:00 to 16-JUN-09 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported near the intersection of I-85 and highway 53.

Hail in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 16:09:00 to 16-JUN-09 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail reported on Marshall St.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 15:20:00 to 16-JUN-09 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DACUSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two large pine trees were blown down.

Hail in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 15:41:00 to 16-JUN-09 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported on Old Easley Bridge Rd.

Hail in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 15:51:00 to 16-JUN-09 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was reported at the intersection of highway 81 and highway 153.

Hail in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 16:05:00 to 16-JUN-09 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail reported on the north side of Piedmont.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 15:59:00 to 16-JUN-09 15:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 16:09:00 to 16-JUN-09 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Public

A supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of hail over the southwest part of the county. Hail ranged from baseball size in Piedmont to penny size in Pelzer.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 16:43:00 to 16-JUN-09 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORK SHOALS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 18:01:00 to 16-JUN-09 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVANS
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An area of microburst damage began along highway 321 about 2 miles south of Chester. The damage ran roughly parallel to highway 321 for several miles, ending just south of Cornwell Rd. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped off and some houses sustained minor roof damage. Very large wind driven hail caused significant damage to some structures.

Hail in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 18:01:00 to 16-JUN-09 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVANS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of very large, damaging hail began about two miles south of Chester, along highway 321. The area of damage ran roughly parallel to highway 321 for around 6 miles, ending just south of Cornwell Rd. The very large wind driven hail caused significant damage to some structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUN-09 22:13:00 to 16-JUN-09 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGS
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Property damage: 1.24M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS survey found an area of extensive straight line wind damage. The damage began near Gray Court, but winds intensified significantly along West Main St in the city of Laurens, mainly in areas from Todd Ave to Laurens High School. Hundreds of trees were snapped off or uprooted. A 29-year-old woman was killed on highway 321 south of the city when a tree fell on her vehicle. Numerous trees fell on homes, causing roof damage. Other trees fell on and destroyed automobiles and outbuildings. For the most part, damage caused directly by the wind was minor. However, a detached garage at the intersection of highway 76 and Stagecoach Rd had its roof blown off, causing two of the walls to collapse. Another small structure was destroyed on LC Drive.