Unusually high levels of moisture for early February combined with a slow-moving frontal system to produce an extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall across Upstate South Carolina from the morning of the 5th until the early morning hours of the 7th. Intense rain rates associated with bands of heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorms developing along the front during the morning and afternoon of the 7th resulted in rather widespread flash flooding. A tornado also developed during this time in the Spartanburg area. Total rainfall of 3 to 6 inches resulted in flooding persisting along some main stem rivers and larger streams well into the 7th.

Flash Flood in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 08:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager and automated stream gauges reported significant flash flooding developed across Pickens County after 4 to 7 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts fell in about an 18-hour period. More than half of that rain fell in less than 6 hours from daybreak through late morning of the 6th. The main impact was within the Twelvemile Creek basin. A stream gauge on the creek near Liberty exceeded major flood stage by the evening of the 6th. At this level, significant flooding occurs to the Pickens County Flea Market on Highway 183, and most of the bridges over Twelvemile Creek become inundated. One home on Williams Dr was rendered uninhabitable due to water damage. Flash flooding of the Saluda River also occurred on the Pickens County side of west Greenville, where water was beginning to inundate some houses by late evening. Town Creek overflowed its banks in the city of Pickens and inundated and caused significant damage to an industrial park that was in the process of being converted to new business sites. Two people had to be rescued from this location. Other roads were flooded and closed throughout the county due to a combination of drainage and small stream flooding. Dozens of roads were closed at the height of the event.

Flood in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 10:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK HILL BRYANT ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A stream gauge on the Catawba River near Rock Hill indicated minor flooding developed in response to the 3.5 to 5.5 inches of rain that fell throughout the basin during the 5th and 6th. The main impacts were inundation of parking lots and minor flooding of buildings on Herrons Ferry Rd in northeast Rock Hill.

Flood in GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 20:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOALS JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Although heavy rainfall tapered off across Greenwood County through the afternoon and evening, runoff from the earlier day excessive rainfall resulted in continued high water conditions, with multiple roads closed throughout the county through the evening hours.

Flood in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 19:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rainfall steadily tapered off across York County during the afternoon, high water conditions persisted on area streams through the evening, particularly along Big Dutchman Creek and Wildcat Creek.

Flash Flood in GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 14:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOALS JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspaper reported flash flooding developed mainly across northern and central Greenwood County after 4 to 5 inches of rain fell in about 24 hours with much of that falling during the morning and early afternoon of the 6th. Multiple roads were closed due to a combination of poor drainage as well as small stream flooding. Dunns Creek inundated Dunns Creek Rd in the far northern part of the county while Bogg Creek flooded Ross Rd in the Hodges area. At least four roads were closed in the city of Greenwood including Mathis Rd Sample Rd Rockcreek Blvd and New Market Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 09:27:00 to 06-FEB-20 09:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: INMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported multiple trees blown down north of Inman.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 15:00:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEEDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspaper reported multiple streams overflowed their banks, inundating, and in some cases washing out multiple roads in western Chester County after up to 5 inches of rain fell in 24 hours, with much of that falling during the morning and early afternoon of the 6th.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 12:17:00 to 06-FEB-20 12:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYD HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported a tree was blown down on a moving vehicle on Pleasant Rd in Fort Mill killing the 80-year-old female driver. Other trees were blown down in Rock Hill, including a large tree that fell across three parked vehicles on Park Ave.

Flash Flood in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 16:00:00 to 06-FEB-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flash flooding became more concentrated in the Greenville metro area and vicinity during the late afternoon and evening while also worsening in magnitude. This included both the Reedy River, where moderate flooding developed, as well as main stem river flash flooding along the Saluda River in the west Greenville area. Flash flooding also peaked along the Enoree River and its major tributaries during this time, including Brushy Creek and Gilder Creek. Numerous roads and some structures were inundated.

Flood in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 16:00:00 to 06-FEB-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHETSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Although heavy rain tapered of across Oconee County throughout the afternoon, high water conditions persisted due to runoff from the earlier rainfall. Many roads remained closed through the evening.

Flash Flood in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 15:00:00 to 06-FEB-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed along several streams in eastern York County after 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain fell during the morning and afternoon of the 6th. Affected streams included Wildcat Creek, Big Dutchman Creek, and Tools Fork Creek. Inundated roads included McConnells Highway, York Highway, Mount Gallant Rd, West Oak Rd, Ogden Rd, and Highway 324 and Saluda Rd. Multiple roads were also flooded and closed in the city of Rock Hill due to a combination of poor drainage and small stream flooding. This included Dave Lyle Blvd, which was closed near I-77 due to inundation from a tributary of Manchester Creek.

Flood in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 20:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although rainfall rates steadily decreased across Greenville County through the evening hours flooding persisted within the Saluda Enoree and Reedy River basins well into the overnight hours. Major flooding developed along the Saluda River during this time from west Greenville to Piedmont to West Pelzer with water inundating several homes and numerous roads flooded. This was the most significant flooding along that portion of the Saluda since October 1964, while Reedy River flooding in the Greenville area was the worst since September 2004. Flooding ended in most areas during the pre-dawn hours of the 7th although river flooding persisted along the Saluda River through the evening of the 7th.

Flash Flood in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 07:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHETSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media and EM reported flash flooding developed across central and northern Oconee County after 5.5 to 7 inches of rain fell throughout the area in about 24 hours, with much of that falling during the morning of the 6th. Multiple small streams overflowed their banks and flooded/washed out adjacent roads, including Richland Creek in Seneca, Coneross Creek, and Cane Creek, which inundated Rocky Noll Rd, Lusk Rd, and Tulip Dr in the Walhalla area. Roads washed out included Cobb Bridge Rd, Busch Creek Rd, and Conley Rd. Flooding of several streets also occurred in downtown Walhalla due to poor drainage, including Main St and S College St.Media reported flash flooding developed across central Oconee County after 5.5 to 7 inches of rain fell throughout the area in about 24 hours, with much of that falling during the morning of the 6th. Multiple small streams overflowed their banks and flooded/washed out adjacent roads, including Richland Creek in Seneca, Coneross Creek, and Cane Creek, which inundated Rocky Noll Rd, Lusk Rd, and Tulip Dr in the Walhalla area. Flooding of several streets also occurred in downtown Walhalla due to poor drainage, including Main St and S College St.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 14:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY POND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauges and EM reported flash flooding developed across Cherokee County after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell throughout the area in 24 hours, with much of that falling during the morning into the afternoon of the 6th. A stream gauge on the Broad River near Blacksburg indicated rapid rise of the stream, and rare flash flooding along a main stem river. Multiple roads were inundated, including Wolf Den Ln, Little Hope Rd, and River Rd. Multiple smaller streams also overflowed their banks and washed out roads, including Cherokee Creek Rd, Vermont Dr, and Lisas Ln, where two families were briefly trapped.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 15:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWDERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed across northeast Anderson County after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell across the area in about 24 hours, with much of the falling during the morning and early afternoon of the 6th. A stream gauge on Eighteen Mile Creek near Pendleton indicated flooding of Central Rd and Bishop Branch Rd. Meanwhile, rare flash flooding of a main stem river occurred along the Saluda River from west Greenville/ Powdersville to West Pelzer, flooding multiple roads in the Anderson County side of the river. Newspaper reported multiple other roads closed due to a combination of poor drainage and small stream flooding across Powdersville, Anderson, and Willimaston. These included Shackleburg Rd, Scotts Bridge Rd, Mountain Springs Rd, and Orr Rd.

Flood in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 19:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENDLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rainfall steadily tapered off across the area through the afternoon into the evening, flooding continued along the Eighteen Mile Creek and Saluda River basins into the evening, with major flooding developing along the Saluda in the west Greenville by late evening. Several homes were inundated with water, including along Lakeview Dr in Powdersville, Guy St and Adger St in Pelzer. Flooding persisted along the Saluda through the 7th.

Flood in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 21:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY POND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rainfall tapered off across Cherokee County throughout the afternoon, high water conditions persisted due to runoff. This included moderate, record flooding along the Broad River. Multiple low-lying roads were inundated, including Little Hope Rd and River Rd, as was the Cherokee Ford Rec Area. The stream gauge at Blacksburg indicated the river reached its highest level since at least 1997.

Flood in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 22:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rain gradually wound down across Pickens County through the evening, high water conditions persisted, including throughout the Saluda River and Twelvemile Creek basin into the daylight hours of the 7th. Major flooding developed along the Saluda during this time, and the flooding in the west Greenville area was the worst since October 1964. Multiple structures were inundated in extreme southeast Pickens County, including homes on Shady Acres Circle and Old Easley Bridge Rd. Meanwhile. the stream gauge on Twelvemile Creek near Liberty remained in moderate to major flooding until around sunrise on the 7th. However, flooding persisted on the Saluda River, and multiple roads remained closed throughout the day.

Flash Flood in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 09:15:00 to 06-FEB-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPOBELLO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauges indicated flash flooding developed within all of the major watersheds of Spartanburg County after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in about an 18-hour period, with much of that falling in less than six hours during the morning of the 6th. The Pacolet basin experienced its worst flooding since Tropical Storm Jerry in 1995, while a gauge on the North Pacolet near Fingerville reached its highest stage since 1940. Numerous roads were flooded adjacent to these rivers. The Middle Tyger River flooded from the Greenville County line to below Lake Lyman, where several roads were flooded, including Mount Lebanon Rd. Lawsons Fork Creek overflowed its banks on the east side of Spartanburg and flooded several roads. The Enoree River also flooded multiple roads from the Greenville County border through the Woodruff area, including Kilgore Bridge Rd.

Flood in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 20:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPOBELLO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although rainfall rates steadily tapered off across Spartanburg County through the evening, stream gauges reported runoff from earlier heavy rainfall resulted in continued flooding across the Enoree, Tyger, and Pacolet watersheds until after sunrise on the 7th.

Flash Flood in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 09:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVER FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gauges reported widespread flash flooding occurred along all major watersheds in Greenville County, including the Saluda, Reedy, and Enoree basins, after 5 to 8 inches of rain fell across northern and central portions of the county in about 18 hours. More than half of that rain fell in less than six hours during the morning of the 6th. Flooding first developed along the North Saluda River, with a gauge on Highway 11 exceeding flood stage and indicating inundation of Old Settlement Rd and low-lying areas near Bates Bridge Rd. The Reedy River flooded through downtown Greenville, inundating Cleveland Park, adjacent portions of the Swamp Rabbit Trail, as well as Hudson St and Westfield St. Around 30 people had to be rescued from businesses in Berea due to flooding along the Reedy. The Enoree River and a couple of its tributaries, including Brushy Creek, Rocky Creek, and Gilder Creek flooded in the Greer, Pelham, and Five Forks/Simpsonville areas, inundating several roads, including Gibb Shoals Rd, East Georgia Rd, and low lying areas adjacent to Highway 417 near the Spartanburg County line.

Tornado in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-20 10:21:00 to 06-FEB-20 10:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVEDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found the path of an EF1 tornado that began in the west Spartanburg/Clevedale area, near the intersection of Willis Rd and Harvest Brook Way. Damage was primarily limited to downed trees in this residential area, although one tree fell on and damaged a home. Structural damage increased as the tornado moved through the Westgate Mall and Dorman Center areas near the Highway 29/I-26 intersection, with business signs being damaged and roof damage occurring to several homes and apartment buildings just east of Westgate Mall. This same neighborhood was impacted by another EF1 tornado in October 2017. The tornado strengthened as it moved east of this area, along West Main St toward downtown. Businesses lost roof panels, and at least one small outbuilding was destroyed. Tree damage was observed in downtown Spartanburg and in the Converse Heights neighborhood east of downtown. Though the tornado was not as intense by that time, trees continued to be uprooted along the path of the tornado until it dissipated near Zion Hill Rd on the eastern outskirts of the city. In all, more than 400 homes and businesses were damaged, either directly by wind or by falling trees.