Isolated thunderstorms developed over the South Carolina foothills during the afternoon. A couple of the storms produced brief severe weather. During mid-to-late evening, an organized line of storms moved out of the mountains and across the western half of the Upstate. Although it was initially weakened, the line intensified in the lower Piedmont, and produced significant damage in Laurens County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-16 13:44:00 to 07-JUL-16 13:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported a tree blown down at I-385 and I-26. County comms reported another tree down on Ridge Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-16 17:26:00 to 07-JUL-16 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported multiple trees blown down in the area around Union Highway and Grindall Ford Rd. FD reported other trees down in the area.

Hail in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-16 17:26:00 to 07-JUL-16 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported ping pong ball size hail near Union Highway and Grindall Ford Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-16 18:01:00 to 07-JUL-16 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RODMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down in the eastern part of the county, especially in the Edgemoor and Richburg areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-16 20:01:00 to 07-JUL-16 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down between Leeds and Blackstock.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-16 20:07:00 to 07-JUL-16 20:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENDLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

HAM Radio operator reported multiple trees and power lines blown down near Pendleton.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-16 19:39:00 to 07-JUL-16 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALHALLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

HAM Radio operator reported multiple power lines blown down across Oconee County, from north of Walhalla to the Westminster area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-16 12:52:00 to 07-JUL-16 12:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDEN GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported a tree blown down at Lake El-Jema Dr and Piedmont Golf Course Rd and another tree down on Valley Brook Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-16 20:37:00 to 07-JUL-16 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAY COURT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

County comms numerous trees, power lines, and power poles blown down or snapped across the county, with some trees on homes and automobiles, including one in the city of Laurens and in Clinton. An automated sensor measured a gust of 59 kts, or 65 mph at the Laurens County Airport, 4 miles east of the city. A hangar was damaged at the airport and a large tree limb fell on and damaged construction equipment. At the nearby Laurens County Park, the roof was blown off a shed and baseball dugouts. In addition, a retaining wall was blown over outside the stadium at Clinton High School.