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High Wind in Pickens Mountains, South Carolina

High Wind February 14, 2015 – February 15, 2015 · Pickens Mountains, South Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Strong winds developed immediately ahead of and in the wake of a cold front across the western half of Upstate South Carolina during the late afternoon. The strong winds continued through the evening before dying down. Numerous trees were blown down across the area, with some falling on roads and structures. Gusts up to 58 mph were measured at official reporting stations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 561518. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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