Thunderstorm Wind — Pickens, South Carolina

2023-07-01 · near Crow Creek, Pickens, South Carolina

Event narrative

Multiple sources reported a swath of wind damage in north and through the city of Pickens. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down and several power poles snapped. Around 10 homes were damaged by falling trees and several outbuildings were tossed and destroyed.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed near the Blue Ridge escarpment during the afternoon and moved southeast across the foothills and upper piedmont during the late afternoon and evening. A few of the storms produced brief damaging wind gusts, including one significant downburst in the Pickens area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125000. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.