Thunderstorm Wind in Saluda County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind August 11, 2025 · Saluda County, South Carolina

90 mph

Estimated gust (78 kt)

$200K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Saluda County emergency manager reported a couple chicken houses were destroyed and tin from the roof of a building near Simmons Rd was lifted.

The wider storm

Deep layer moisture in place with convergence along a surface trough led to widespread showers and thunderstorms with moderate destabilization during the afternoon. An isolated microburst produced damage in Saluda County.

Began near Mayson (34.0172, -81.8406).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1278597. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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