A couple supercell thunderstorms developed along a stationary front over upstate South Carolina. The storms produced several reports of large hail and a little straight line wind damage as they slowly moved east, just north of the surface front.

Hail in UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 16:00:00 to 05-APR-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKHART
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 16:03:00 to 05-APR-12 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: THICKETTY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny size hail fell at Love Springs Rd and Green River Rd.

Hail in UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 16:12:00 to 05-APR-12 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 16:27:00 to 05-APR-12 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP CROFT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Post Office

Nickel size hail was reported off Crest Circle.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 13:40:00 to 05-APR-12 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVER FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Quarter size hail almost covered the ground at Jones Gap State Park.

Strong Wind in GREATER GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 14:15:00 to 05-APR-12 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree fell on a home on Camp Creek Rd. The roof caved in, trapping several people inside for a while.

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 14:20:00 to 05-APR-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPALACHIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: County Official

Numerous sources reported quarter to golf ball size hail in the Lake Robinson and Blue Ridge areas.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 14:28:00 to 05-APR-12 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: JORDON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 14:50:00 to 05-APR-12 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: INMAN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 15:05:00 to 05-APR-12 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOILING SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Power lines were blown down at Hanging Rock and Old Furnace Rd. More lines were blown down on Boiling Springs Rd in town.

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 15:09:00 to 05-APR-12 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOILING SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 15:14:00 to 05-APR-12 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOILING SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A slow moving supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of quarter to golf ball size hail from Boiling Springs to 5 miles east southeast of town.

Hail in UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 15:28:00 to 05-APR-12 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONHAM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail up to golf ball size covered the ground 3 miles north northwest of Union. Large hail fell all the way into Union causing roof damage to the dome of the courthouse among other buildings.

Lightning in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 15:30:00 to 05-APR-12 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYNE
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lighting started a fire at an apartment building, damaging the roof of the building as well as one apartment.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 15:33:00 to 05-APR-12 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell near Greer High School.

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 15:42:00 to 05-APR-12 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 15:43:00 to 05-APR-12 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail fell along Willow Breeze Dr.

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 15:56:00 to 05-APR-12 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNCAN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported in the Duncan area.

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-12 14:18:00 to 05-APR-12 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODRUFF
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported about a mile southeast of Woodruff.