Tropical Storm Fred made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on the 16th and lifted steadily north through Georgia and into the southern Appalachians during the 16th and throughout the 17th. Tropical moisture and enhanced wind shear associated with the remnant circulation resulted in a few brief, weak tornadoes and heavy rainfall across upstate South Carolina.

Tornado in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-AUG-21 11:50:00 to 17-AUG-21 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COURTENAY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey reported a tornado touched down briefly on the western shore of Lake Keowee near High Falls County Park. Multiple trees were uprooted in this area, with one tree on a home on Crowe Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-AUG-21 18:00:00 to 17-AUG-21 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported multiple trees and power lines blown down across Spartanburg and vicinity.

Tornado in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-AUG-21 13:53:00 to 17-AUG-21 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAULDIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey confirmed a low-end EF1 tornado in Mauldin. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Brooks Rd and Highway 276, crossing Highway 276 shortly after touchdown, moving north-northwest roughly paralleling the highway for over two miles before lifting near the intersection of Old Mill Rd and Forrester Dr. Damage was primarily limited to multiple uprooted large hardwoods and some snapped small softwood trees. However, minor damage to roofs and some siding damage was noted to several structures, primarily between Miller Rd and Forrester Dr.

Tornado in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-AUG-21 17:18:00 to 17-AUG-21 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOKS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey confirmed an EF1 tornado in extreme northern Laurens County, northeast of Fountain Inn. The tornado touched down east of Pennington Rd, just north of the Scuffletown Rd intersection, tracking north-northeast, crossing the southern end of Ritchie Rd, across Pollard Rd and Highway 418, apparently lifting just west of Thackston Rd. Damage was primarily limited to multiple uprooted hardwoods and some snapped softwood trees. One of these trees fell on and damaged a home on Ritchie Rd. A shed was also destroyed and a home received minor roof damage on Highway 418 just east of Pollard Rd.

Tornado in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-AUG-21 17:07:00 to 17-AUG-21 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Although an NWS storm survey could not find any physical evidence of damage, video posted on Social Media revealed a small vortex clearly in touch with the ground and lifting debris into the area crossing I-385 between Thompson Rd and Harmony Church Rd.

Tornado in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-AUG-21 11:59:00 to 17-AUG-21 11:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA FRANCE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey confirmed a brief tornado touchdown at a home on Lebanon Rd. Multiple trees were uprooted at this location.