Thunderstorm Wind — Greenwood, South Carolina

2023-06-25 · near Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina

Event narrative

NWS storm survey found a swath of downburst damage on the grounds of the Ninety Six National Historic Park. Numerous trees were blown down from north-to-south across the park, with the most significant damage observed near the southern boundary. Emergency manager reported some damage that extended to areas just south of the park.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms and storm clusters developed along a weak, stalled frontal boundary during the afternoon and evening. A couple of the storms produced brief damaging wind gusts in upstate South Carolina.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1120302. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.