Numerous showers along with strong to severe thunderstorms developed across the Upstate throughout the 14th in advance of a strong frontal system. One cluster of storms produced isolated damaging winds across the foothills during the afternoon. A second line of storms produced more significant severe weather during the evening, including two short track tornadoes in Greenville County.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-APR-19 12:50:00 to 14-APR-19 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIR PLAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operator reported docks loosened on Lake Hartwell and multiple trees blown down in extreme southern Oconee County, including the Fair Play area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-APR-19 13:14:00 to 14-APR-19 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported a couple of trees blown down on Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-APR-19 20:12:00 to 14-APR-19 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees and power lines blown down throughout Anderson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-APR-19 20:00:00 to 14-APR-19 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAESARS HEAD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Nws employee reported numerous trees blown down along and near Highway 276 just below Caesars Head State Park.

Tornado in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-APR-19 21:03:00 to 14-APR-19 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: FELLOWSHIP XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found a tornado damage path that began approximately one-half mile east of W. Georgia Rd. near Brittle Creek Ln., Plum Hill Way, and Frostweed Ct., where homes sustained minor shingle, gutter, and siding damage.  The tornado tracked northeast into new subdivisions off of Barker Rd. where additional damage to roofs and siding occurred. The intermittent damage path extended across Neely Ferry Rd., with damage indicators intensifying in the Alder Park area. Dozens of large diameter trees were uprooted and large branches and trunks were snapped. One tree fell on a home and a trampoline was lifted hundreds of feet into the park from an adjacent home.  Little to no damage was observed as the tornado track continued northeast across I-385, but additional damage was noted near Richardson St. and Main St., where additional trees were damaged and a garage completely collapsed on top of three vehicles inside.  The tornado reached its maximum width of approximately 100 yards from Main St/Highway 14 to Poinsettia Dr. to E Curtis St., where a large tree was uprooted and fell on a home.  As the tornado track continued northeast paralleling E. Georgia Rd., the intensity decreased and damage became more intermittent, with additional minor damage to homes and trees.  The tornado strengthened one final time near the intersection of Lee Vaughn Rd. and Moorgate Dr. where uplift of a house roof deck occurred, resulting in significant loss of roofing material and insulation. Overall, along the entire path hundreds of trees were either uprooted, had severed trunks, or had snapped branches.  A few homes sustained significant damage either due to fallen trees or structural loss. This tornado followed a similar path to an EF1 tornado that affected the Simpsonville area in November 2016, although the path of this tornado was shorter. The path of these two tornadoes apparently intersected along East Georgia Rd east of Simpsonville.

Tornado in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-APR-19 19:51:00 to 14-APR-19 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEMONT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS damage survey confirmed an area of tornado damage in extreme northwest Greenville County, within the Table Rock watershed just north of Table Rock Reservoir. While a thorough survey was impossible due to the very rugged nature of the terrain, radar data strongly suggested the tornado touched down between the summits of Rocky Mountain and Buzzard Mountain, although the damage path was picked up by the survey team on the south slope of Buzzard Mountain, about one quarter mile below the summit. Damage here was confined to the tops being blown out of multiple trees, with a dozen or so trees uprooted. From there, the tornado moved east/northeast, descending into the Slicking Creek drainage, where it appeared to intensify, blowing down numerous trees in a cove just upstream of the reservoir. The most intense damage occurred as the tornado ascended the next ridge above Slicking Creek. Hundreds of trees were blown down, with some large trees snapped about halfway up within a cove on the southern slope of Slicking Mountain. Damage here was all directed almost due north and up-drainage, suggesting wind flowing into the east side of the tornado was funneled by the terrain. The area immediately downstream of this damage was inaccessible, but based upon radar data, the tornado likely dissipated before reaching the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. This was the first confirmed tornado in the Greenville County mountains since official tornado records began in 1950.