Hail — Cherokee, South Carolina

2023-06-26 · near Grassy Pond, Cherokee, South Carolina

Event narrative

Ham radio operator reported golf ball size hail on Highway 221.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed across western North Carolina during the late afternoon and evening. One of these storms moved into Cherokee County, SC during the evening and produced large hail up to the size of golf balls along with localized damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1120333. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.