Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front during the afternoon and evening within an unseasonably warm and humid air mass. Several severe thunderstorms developed across the foothills and Piedmont, producing locally damaging winds and hail up to 2-inch diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:42:00 to 01-MAR-17 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMINSTER
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 Westminster area.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:16:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST UNION
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported widespread trees blown down across northern Oconee County, with more than two dozen roads blocked. Several outbuildings were also damaged or destroyed, while at least one home received siding damage (near Big Brown Dr and Old Highway 11).

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICKENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported multiple trees blown down in Pickens, especially off Glassy Mountain St.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:41:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) trees blown down across the train tracks in Easley and power lines blown down off Saluda Dam Rd on the north side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 19:01:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) trees on power lines near Lyman Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 19:16:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported at least a dozen trees blown down across the central part of Spartanburg County. Some screen porches were also damaged at the Pelham Medical Center in Greer.

Hail in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:24:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter to half dollar size hail in the Salem area.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 20:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE WYLIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) multiple trees down, with a limb puncturing a garage door.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 20:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported metal sheeting was ripped from a building in Great Falls.

Hail in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIX MILE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail in the Six Mile area.

Hail in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 17:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICKENS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 3/4 inch hail in the Pickens area.

Hail in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:17:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: DACUSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Public reported ping pong ball size hail along Dacusville Highway.

Hail in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICKENS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) ping pong ball size hail in the Pickens area associated with a second storm.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:23:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENFREW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) nickel to quarter size hail in the Travelers Rest area.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:53:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) quarter to golf ball size hail on the east side of downtown Greenville, especially in the area centered around Cleveland Park.

Hail in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:53:00 to 01-MAR-17 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: EKOM
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) 2-inch diameter hail in the Hickory Tavern area.

Hail in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:58:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EKOM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported quarter to golf ball size hail along Highway 252 from west of Laurens into the city.

Hail in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 19:16:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The NWS in Columbia relayed a media report of golf ball size hail in Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAURENS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported trees and power lines down throughout the city of Laurens, from around Stagecoach Rd, through the city and east to the around the Laurens County hospital. One tree fell and significantly damaged a home on Stuart St in Laurens.

Hail in GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 20:26:00 to 01-MAR-17 20:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORONACO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Cocorahs observer reported 3/4 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 18:49:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE HORSE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous sources reported multiple trees and power lines blown down throughout central Greenville County, from west Greenville, across the southern part of the city to the Eastside. A power pole snapped and fell on a home in the Judson Mill area. A tree fell through a mobile home in the Taylors area. Some buildings on the Eastside experienced minor roof damage, including at Bob Jones University. A 58 mph wind gust was measured by the ASOS at the Greenville Downtown airport at 6:55 PM EST.

Hail in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-17 20:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

FD reported 3/4 inch hail.