Thunderstorm Wind — Spartanburg, South Carolina

2007-06-14 · near Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Event narrative

A large manufacturing building under construction (about 90 percent complete) near the highway 11/I-26 intersection collapsed due to strong winds. Some construction equipment was heavily damaged or destroyed by the collapsing building. Large tree limbs were also blown down nearby.

Wider weather episode

An isolated microburst affected Spartanburg County during the late afternoon hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 41273. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.