A fast moving line of thunderstorms swept across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the late evening hours of the 4th and early morning hours of the 5th. Strong low level gradient winds and the rapid bowing of the line as it crossed the region contributed to widespread straight line wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-APR-11 22:48:00 to 04-APR-11 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NINE TIMES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were blown down, mainly from the Six Mile area east into Pumpkintown.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-APR-11 23:13:00 to 04-APR-11 23:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A few trees were blown down in the Clemson area, with one tree falling on and damaging five vehicles on the Clemson University campus.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-APR-11 23:14:00 to 04-APR-11 23:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down across the entire county. At least one tree fell on a building in the city of Anderson and in Pendleton. ASOS measured a wind gust of 65 mph at the Anderson County airport, about 3 miles west of Anderson.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-APR-11 23:50:00 to 04-APR-11 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down around Iva. One tree fell on a home, causing minor injuries to an occupant.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-APR-11 23:20:00 to 04-APR-11 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARIAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down at Scotland Rd and Bella Vista Dr in the Easley area. Several large branches were blown down in Easley as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:02:00 to 05-APR-11 00:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: THICKETTY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down across the county. A billboard was also destroyed along I-85 near Gaffney.

Hail in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-APR-11 23:52:00 to 04-APR-11 23:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONEA PATH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:01:00 to 05-APR-11 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees blown down across the county, with the Clinton area being the hardest hit.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:02:00 to 05-APR-11 00:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPARTANBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down around the city of Spartanburg, mainly on the east side. Some trees damaged structures and vehicles, including a tree that fell on a vehicle on Woodland St. Another tree fell on and damaged a business on Pine St and another tree fell on a home on Palmetto St.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:05:00 to 05-APR-11 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAULINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were blown down along highway 56 south of Spartanburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in ABBEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:05:00 to 05-APR-11 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUE WEST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees and tree limbs were blown down in the Due West area.

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:11:00 to 05-APR-11 00:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: COWPENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:23:00 to 05-APR-11 00:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down in the Jonesville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:35:00 to 05-APR-11 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down in the city of Union, with trees on homes on E Main St and Douglass Heights. Several other trees blocked roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:29:00 to 05-APR-11 01:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

County comms reported numerous trees blown down across the county. Around a dozen homes were damaged by falling trees. One woman was injured on Owens Rd in York when a tree fell on her home. Several other homes were damaged or destroyed in
the York area. Other homes damaged by falling trees included a home near downtown Rock Hill and two homes on Lakeview Dr in Fort Mill. The ASOS at the Rock Hill airport measured a 58 mph gust at 1:00 AM.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:40:00 to 05-APR-11 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 00:58:00 to 05-APR-11 00:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees were blown down in the Greenwood area, including one tree on a vehicle on Dukes Ave.

Hail in GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 01:20:00 to 05-APR-11 01:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EPWORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 01:05:00 to 05-APR-11 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down across the county, especially in the Callison area.