A cluster of thunderstorms moved into upstate South Carolina from northeast Georgia during the evening. A few of the embedded cells produced brief damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-23 19:03:00 to 02-JUL-23 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down from the Stephens County, GA line to the Westminster area. One tree fell on power lines and another fell on a vehicle in Westminster.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-23 20:10:00 to 02-JUL-23 20:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUDSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple sources reported multiple trees and power lines blown down from the Welcome and Berea communities, across the city of Greenville, to the Eastside and Taylors area. Trees fell on multiple structures and at least one vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-23 20:17:00 to 02-JUL-23 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPOBELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operator reported power lines blown down at Redland Rd and Highway 11 and a large tree down at Loop Rd and Pacolet Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-23 20:37:00 to 02-JUL-23 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARTEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple sources reported multiple trees and large limbs blown down from the Duncan/Moore area to Roebuck. Impacted roads included Highway 290, Reidville Rd, and Hickory Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-23 20:50:00 to 02-JUL-23 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down, some  on power lines from the Boiling Springs area to near Chesnee.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-23 21:10:00 to 02-JUL-23 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY POND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms and emergency manager reported a wide swath of wind damage across western Cherokee County, from Cowpens National Battlefield, across the Macedonia and Thicketty communities. The most significant damage was in Macedonia, where numerous trees were blown down and minor structural damage occurred to several homes and a church.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-23 21:18:00 to 02-JUL-23 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAFFNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported (via Social Media) reported a tree and several large limbs blown down in Gaffney.

Lightning in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-23 19:56:00 to 02-JUL-23 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA FRANCE
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported lightning struck a house, causing a structure fire.

Lightning in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-JUL-23 20:09:00 to 02-JUL-23 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported lightning caused a structure fire that destroyed a church at Camp Creek Rd and North Blue Ridge Dr.