Thunderstorm Wind in Cherokee County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind August 18, 2024 · Cherokee County, South Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Emergency manager reported a few trees blown down on the north side of the city of Gaffney, including Gettys Dr, Beltline Rd, and Littlejohn St. One tree fell on an apartment building after the storm ended.

The wider storm

An isolated thunderstorm moved into Cherokee County late in the afternoon. The storm briefly became severe in the Gaffney area.

Began near Gaffney Cherokee Arp (35.0860, -81.6560).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1211400. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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