Multiple supercell thunderstorms trained along a warm front across northern portions of upstate South Carolina during the evening hours. Widespread large hail was reported across the area, and one significant tornado developed on the outskirts of the city of Greenville.

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 19:30:00 to 25-APR-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARY LOUISE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail.

Hail in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 19:58:00 to 25-APR-20 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSBURG
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 2-inch diameter hail on I-85 at the NC/SC state line.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 20:09:00 to 25-APR-20 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSIDE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Public reported (via Social Media) quarter size hail in the North Main neighborhood. NWS employee reported up to ping pong ball size hail near Taylors.

Hail in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 20:21:00 to 25-APR-20 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAFFNEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported quarter size hail in downtown Gaffney. Media reported golf ball size hail in Blacksburg.

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 20:27:00 to 25-APR-20 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported up to quarter sized hail in the Lyman area and quarter size hail on Highway 29 about a mile west of I-26.

Hail in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 21:59:00 to 25-APR-20 21:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter sized hail.

Hail in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 18:21:00 to 25-APR-20 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: DACUSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspaper relayed report of quarter size hail in the Dacusville area.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 19:20:00 to 25-APR-20 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENFREW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspaper relayed report of quarter size hail in the Travelers Rest area.

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 18:56:00 to 25-APR-20 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported quarter size hail.

Hail in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 21:44:00 to 25-APR-20 21:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Public reported quarter size hail on Hands Mill Hwy and Mt Gallant Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 17:50:00 to 25-APR-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a large pine tree snapped and multiple large limbs blown down in the area surrounding High Water Ct.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 22:01:00 to 25-APR-20 22:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CELRIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported large tree limbs blown down in and near Fort Mill.

Hail in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 19:37:00 to 25-APR-20 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JORDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Public reported quarter size hail on Jordan Rd. Spotter reported quarter size hail near Lake Robinson.

Hail in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 19:40:00 to 25-APR-20 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAFFNEY CHEROKEE ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported half dollar size hail in the Gaffney area.

Hail in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 20:13:00 to 25-APR-20 20:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY POND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operator reported quarter size hail near Cowpens National Battlefield.

Hail in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 19:42:00 to 25-APR-20 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple sources reported mostly quarter, with some reports of up to golf ball size from the Lyman Lake area, across Boiling Springs to Mayo.

Hail in PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 19:29:00 to 25-APR-20 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NINE TIMES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) quarter size hail on Concord Church Rd.

Tornado in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-APR-20 20:10:00 to 25-APR-20 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARK PLACE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found the path of an EF2 tornado across the north side of Greenville, beginning just east of Cherrydale Point and moving east/southeast across Pleasantburg Dr, Rutherford Rd, and Wade Hampton Blvd, then crossing through a residential area between Wade Hampton Blvd and E North St before lifting. Roofs were blown off a hotel and restaurant on Rutherford Rd and several other businesses received minor to moderate roof damage along Wade Hampton Blvd. Otherwise numerous hardwoods were snapped and some partially debarked. Several homes and multiple vehicles were damaged by falling trees.