As the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Nate moved north across Alabama and into Middle Tennessee, outer rain bands associated with the cyclone and scattered thunderstorms developing ahead of the bands impacted Upstate South Carolina during the afternoon and evening. Multiple tornadoes, with a couple of strong tornadoes developed in association with some of these storms.

Tornado in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-17 16:37:00 to 08-OCT-17 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOWENSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found an area of tornado damage in the Lake Lanier area in extreme norteast Greenville County.  Tornado impacted the Lake Lanier area. The tornado initially touched down about a half mile south of the lake, blowing down numerous trees, causing mostly minor structural damage to homes and damaging multiple outbuildings, although one home did have a large part of its roof removed. Some trees fell on structures and vehicles. The tornado moved almost due north to the lake, with additional damage noted on both shores. No further damage was found north of the lake in South Carolina.

Tornado in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-17 15:40:00 to 08-OCT-17 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAND
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found a second, stronger tornado touched down in Laurens County, approximately 4 miles north/northeast of where the first tornado lifted, or on the east side of Laurens, near the intersection of Fleming St Ext and Torrington Rd. Significant damage was observed along Irwin Rd, between Hazelnut Ct and Cashew Trl, where several manufactured homes were severely damaged or destroyed. An occupant of one of these homes was injured. The tornado continued north/northeast to near the intersection of I-385 and Highway 49. From there, the tornado traveled roughly along Highway 49. A frame home in this area had its roof completely removed and multiple cinder block and brick walls collapsed. Otherwise, the tornado continued to damage many outbuildings and blew down numerous trees and tree limbs. The tornado moved away from Highway 49 near the intersection of Highway 308 and while the damage path was lost in this rural area, dual pol radar data indicated the tornado likely continued north/northeast, crossing into Spartanburg County less than a mile north of Highway 49.

Tornado in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-17 15:08:00 to 08-OCT-17 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRIS SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found an area of weak tornado damage that began near the Highway 72/Highway 221 intersection. Although the damage path was lost northeast of this location in a heavily wooded area, dual pol radar data indicated the tornado likely continued to the north/northeast to Highway 39, where additional damage was found along Beaverdam Church Rd and Teague Rd. The tornado continued north/northeast, lifting southeast of Laurens. Damage was confined to mostly minor damage to homes, a few damaged or destroyed outbuildings, and numerous downed trees and large limbs.

Tornado in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-17 15:53:00 to 08-OCT-17 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENOREE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey and dual pol radar data indicated a tornado crossed into Spartanburg County from Laurens County, just north of Highway 49. Damaged outbuildings and downed trees and large limbs were observed on Highway 92 and along Watson Rd near Cross Anchor Highway. The most significant damage in Spartanburg County was found in the Glenn Springs community, at the intersection of Highway 215 and Glenn Springs Rd, where an outbuilding was destroyed and others damaged, numerous trees were downed, and homes received minor structural damage.

Tornado in UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-17 16:34:00 to 08-OCT-17 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found a short tornado path in Union County along Haney Rd near the intersection of Mount Lebanon Rd. Damage was primarily limited to downed trees, although a couple of houses received minor exterior damage, while some underskirting was removed from a mobile home.

Tornado in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-17 15:16:00 to 08-OCT-17 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY POND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found a short tornado path in northwest Cherokee County, along Robb School Rd between Barbara Ave and Oliver's Way, with damage primarily limited to two residences. These homes received mostly minor exterior and roof damage, although some plywood was torn off the exterior of an attic of one home. The interior of this home received water damage from subsequent heavy rainfall. Flying debris broke out windows and caused additional exterior damage. Multiple trees were also blown down in the area.

Tornado in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-17 15:36:00 to 08-OCT-17 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATEECHEE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found a non-continuous path of tornado damage that began at Maxey Dr near the center of Norris. Multiple trees were blown down, several outbuildings damaged or destroyed, and a home received moderate roof damage at this location. The first of several short breaks in the damage path occurred there, but the path was picked up again in an area along Robinson Bridge Rd, just north of Jule Merck Rd, where the most significant damage was observed. The roof of a brick home was completely removed and part of an exterior wall collapsed. Two mobile homes were also completely destroyed in this area. The path was lost again downstream of this location, in a mostly inaccessible area roughly paralleling Twelvemile Creek, but additional tree damage and minor damage to a mobile home was found along Liberty Highway between Nix Rd and Sweetbriar Rd. Yet another break in the path was observed to the north/northeast of this location, but additional damage to trees and outbuildings was observed along South Belle Shoals Rd and Allgood Bridge Rd. A final area of damage was found just west of downtown Pickens, with roofing material removed from a home on Bradley Dr and multiple trees down along Shady Grove Rd.