The Spartanburg, SC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 17 public hail reports, 65 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2024 event.
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The May 8, 2024 hail swath map for Spartanburg, SC covers approximately 3,760 square miles and includes an estimated 693,125 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,372 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 239,617 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,073 sq mi | 148,372 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,372 sq mi | 239,617 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 743 sq mi | 159,807 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 341 sq mi | 87,696 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 127 sq mi | 31,360 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 62 sq mi | 20,638 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 24 sq mi | 4,826 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 12 sq mi | 592 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 2 sq mi | 51 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 5 sq mi | 166 |
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Inside the May 8, 2024 hail swath map area for Spartanburg, SC, HailGeeks estimates 307,103 single-family homes, 12,953 townhomes, and 72,841 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 105,836 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 64,680 | 2,651 | 10,332 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 105,836 | 5,136 | 25,058 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 71,586 | 2,898 | 17,236 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 39,432 | 1,285 | 9,130 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 13,742 | 570 | 5,029 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 8,434 | 357 | 5,184 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2,602 | 35 | 775 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 463 | 3 | 14 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 76 | 4 | 18 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 252 | 14 | 65 |
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Hail from the May 8, 2024 storm was mapped across 35 counties in the Spartanburg, SC region. Rutherford County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 19,595 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Zooming in, the swath touched 121 cities near Spartanburg, SC. Lake Lure, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 1,066 single-family homes exposed.
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At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2024 Spartanburg, SC hail map spans 147 ZIP codes. ZIP 28746 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,547.
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Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2024 hail map for Spartanburg, SC currently list 17 public hail reports, 65 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 12:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 ENE Salem | SC | Social Media report of Quarter Sized Hail northern Lake Keowee. |
May 8, 2024 12:50 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 S Nine Times | SC | Several large hail stones in odd shapes. |
May 8, 2024 12:50 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 SSW Fairview | NC | Half Dollar sized Hail near Fairview NC. |
May 8, 2024 12:52 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 SSE Nine Times | SC | Dime to half dollar sized hail. |
May 8, 2024 1:04 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 W Pickens | SC | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 8, 2024 1:21 PM CT |
2.75 in | Lake Lure | NC | Fire Marshall reported baseball size hail in Lake Lure. |
May 8, 2024 1:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 W Berea | SC | Hail lasted five minutes. |
May 8, 2024 1:44 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 SSE Shingle Hollow | NC | Golf ball hail observed at the Family Dollar in Green Hill. Trees were also downed in the area. |
May 8, 2024 1:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | Forest City | NC | 911 Call Center reported quarter sized hail at the 911 Call Center. |
May 8, 2024 1:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | Forest City | NC | Report of at least Quarter sized hail in Forest City. |
May 8, 2024 1:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | Mauldin 3E | SC | Got at least 2 reports of quarter sized hail on Woodruff Road. |
May 8, 2024 2:00 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 ENE Downtown Greenvil | SC | Golfball size hail. |
May 8, 2024 2:22 PM CT |
1.00 in | Shelby | NC | Dime to quarter sized Hail. Also strong wind. |
May 8, 2024 2:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | Bessemer City | NC | Quarter sized hail. |
May 8, 2024 3:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 NNE Cross Anchor | SC | Corrects time of previous hail report from 5 NNE Cross Anchor. Quarter size hail observed at the Tyger River Correctional Institute. |
May 8, 2024 3:02 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 NNE Cross Anchor | SC | Quarter size hail observed at the Tyger River Correctional Institute. |
May 8, 2024 3:39 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 NW Carlisle | SC | Social media pictures of at least golf ball size hail in the Santuc area. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 12:55 PM CT | Old Fort | NC | Emergency Management reported numerous trees down in the Old Fort area. | |
May 8, 2024 1:00 PM CT | 1 ENE Clyde | NC | 911 Call Center reported tree blocking roadway near the intersection of Nellie John Rd and Thickety Rd. | |
May 8, 2024 1:03 PM CT | 1 N Canton | NC | 911 Call Center reported a tree blocking roadway at the intersection of N Canton Rd and Brady Circle. | |
May 8, 2024 1:03 PM CT | 4 W Marion | NC | Emergency Management reported tree on house on Forest Hill Drive off Hwy 70 W. | |
May 8, 2024 1:09 PM CT | Marion | NC | Emergency Management reported numerous trees down in the Marion area. | |
May 8, 2024 1:15 PM CT | 5 NNE Dana | NC | 911 Call Center reported scattered trees down across Edneyville. | |
May 8, 2024 1:39 PM CT | Landrum | SC | Emergency Management reported tree down on powerline in Landrum. | |
May 8, 2024 1:50 PM CT | Rutherfordton | NC | 911 Call Center reported numerous trees and powerlines down across the Rutherfordton area. | |
May 8, 2024 1:51 PM CT | Spindale | NC | 911 Call Center reported numerous trees and powerlines down in the Spindale area. | |
May 8, 2024 1:53 PM CT | Forest City | NC | 911 Call Center reported numerous trees and powerlines down across the Forest City area. | |
May 8, 2024 2:04 PM CT | Ellenboro | NC | 911 Call Center reported numerous trees down in the Ellenboro area. | |
May 8, 2024 2:10 PM CT | Polkville | NC | 911 Call Center reported numerous trees and powerlines down across the Polkville area. | |
May 8, 2024 2:15 PM CT | 3 SE Kingstown | NC | A few trees snapped or uprooted. | |
May 8, 2024 2:22 PM CT | Shelby | NC | At least 2 trees down in Shelby. | |
May 8, 2024 2:22 PM CT | 1 NW Shelby | NC | Tree uprooted on Kingsbury St. | |
May 8, 2024 2:30 PM CT | 5 SSW Boiling Springs S | SC | Along I-85 near I-26 intersection numerous small to somewhat large limbs down in the area. Seems to have caused power outages. Dime sized hail. | |
May 8, 2024 2:36 PM CT | 5 E Shelby | NC | Large tree and many large limbs blown down. | |
May 8, 2024 2:40 PM CT | 2 NNW Gastonia | NC | Widespread wind damage across Gaston county. Trees down and power lines down in Kings Mountain area... Bessemer City... and western Gastonia. | |
May 8, 2024 2:45 PM CT | Gastonia | NC | Numerous power lines down and a few trees. | |
May 8, 2024 2:45 PM CT | 2 N Gastonia | NC | Trees snapped in half and roof ripped off. | |
May 8, 2024 2:45 PM CT | Dallas | NC | Tree down on a house and car in Dallas. | |
May 8, 2024 2:45 PM CT | 2 NNW Gastonia | NC | *** 2 INJ *** Two individuals injured by falling trees near intersection of I-85 and US 321. | |
May 8, 2024 2:49 PM CT | Crouse | NC | Emergency Management reported numerous trees and power outages in the southwestern portion of Lincoln County. | |
May 8, 2024 2:52 PM CT | 1 E Gastonia | NC | *** 1 FATAL... 1 INJ *** Tree fell on an occupied vehicle at the intersection of S New Hope Rd and Dixon Rd. | |
May 8, 2024 2:55 PM CT | 1 WNW Belmont | NC | Movie screen at a drive-in theater destroyed. | |
May 8, 2024 3:15 PM CT | Earl | NC | A few trees down. | |
May 8, 2024 3:35 PM CT | Carlisle | SC | 8-9 trees blown down near Carlisle. | |
May 8, 2024 3:35 PM CT | 3 NNW York | SC | A few trees blown down north of York. | |
May 8, 2024 3:45 PM CT | Chester | SC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Chester. County official reports many trees down across the county. | |
May 8, 2024 4:05 PM CT | Chester | SC | County official reports many trees down across the county. | |
May 8, 2024 11:18 PM CT | 1 SW Montreat | NC | Multiple trees down across the northern side of Black Mountain. Possible tornado. | |
May 8, 2024 11:50 PM CT | Rosman | NC | Social media report of trees down in the Rosman area. | |
May 9, 2024 12:40 AM CT | 4 WSW Piedmont | SC | Tree blocking lane of I-85 South... MM33. | |
May 9, 2024 12:45 AM CT | 1 SSE Anderson | SC | Tree on a car near East Whitner... also trees downed along RR tracks. | |
May 9, 2024 12:50 AM CT | 4 ESE Anderson | SC | Tree down on Amity Rd. | |
May 9, 2024 12:50 AM CT | 2 ENE Anderson | SC | Tree down on Old Williamston Rd. | |
May 9, 2024 12:50 AM CT | 3 SE Anderson | SC | Tree down on Bolt Dr. | |
May 9, 2024 12:50 AM CT | 3 WSW Anderson | SC | Tree down on W Whitner St. | |
May 9, 2024 12:50 AM CT | 2 SW Anderson | SC | Tree uprooted on W Whitner St. Power lines down. | |
May 9, 2024 12:51 AM CT | 2 E Anderson | SC | Tree down on Snow Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 9, 2024 12:51 AM CT | 1 SSW Anderson | SC | Multiple buildings with roof and awning damage in downtown Anderson. | |
May 9, 2024 12:52 AM CT | 4 SW Belton | SC | Tree down on Honea Path Hwy. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 9, 2024 12:52 AM CT | 6 SSW Belton | SC | Tree down on Hwy 413 near Grove Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 9, 2024 12:53 AM CT | 5 SW Belton | SC | Tree down on Jule Martin Rd near Honea Path Hwy. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 9, 2024 12:53 AM CT | 5 SW Belton | SC | Tree down on Hwy 252 near Belton Hwy. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 9, 2024 1:45 AM CT | Joanna | SC | Trees and utility lines downed along Hwy 66. | |
May 9, 2024 1:46 AM CT | 2 SW Whitmire | SC | Newberry County dispatch reported trees down at Kings Ln and Old Airport Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 1:52 AM CT | 3 SSE Whitmire | SC | Newberry County EM reported trees and powerlines down at Colonial Dr and SC 121. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 9, 2024 1:53 AM CT | 6 SSE Whitmire | SC | Newberry County EM reported a tree down at Indian Creek Rifle Range. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 9, 2024 1:54 AM CT | 4 WSW Newberry | SC | Newberry County Dispatch reported trees down at Belfast & Spearman Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 1:54 AM CT | 7 NNW Silverstreet | SC | SC Dept of Public Safety reported a tree in roadway. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 1:55 AM CT | 6 WNW Newberry | SC | SC Dept of Public Safety reported a tree in roadway. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 1:57 AM CT | 1 NW Newberry | SC | Newberry County Dispatch reported trees down at 2nd St and Digby St. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:02 AM CT | 2 SW Blair | SC | Newberry County dispatch reports trees down at Mt Pleasant Rd and Glynphville Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:04 AM CT | 3 SSW Blair | SC | Newberry County EM reported a tree down along Broad River Road. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:08 AM CT | 7 N Jenkinsville | SC | Fairfield County dispatch reports a tree down along Hwy 215 at Meadow Lake Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:12 AM CT | 2 SSW Little Mountain | SC | Newberry County EM reported a tree down on Wheeland & Mill Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:17 AM CT | 7 WSW Winnsboro | SC | Fairfield County Dispatch reported trees down in the 7489 block of Hwy 213. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:20 AM CT | 3 ENE Chapin | SC | SC Department of Public safety reported a tree down in roadway. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:28 AM CT | 3 NE Ballentine | SC | SC Dept of Public Safety reported a tree in roadway. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:33 AM CT | 3 SW Ridgeway | SC | Trained spotter reported numerous trees down along Hood Rd through the intersection with Boney Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:34 AM CT | Ridgeway | SC | Report of a tree down and minor damage to a home in Ridgeway. Report via social media. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:36 AM CT | 2 SSE Ridgeway | SC | Trained spotter reported trees down and heavy damage between Ridgeway and the county line. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 12:47 AM CT | 60 mph | 4 WSW Anderson | SC | Anderson Regional Airport. |
May 9, 2024 1:30 AM CT | 60 mph | 2 SSW Ora | SC | Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 SSW Ora. SCDOT station I-385 & Hwy 221. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 2:00 PM CT | UNK | 1 NNW Polkville | NC | This tornado touched down along Polkville Road... just on the north side of Polkville... where several trees were uprooted. The tornado moved southeast across Casar Road where additional trees were uprooted and snapped. Tree damage continued along W Stage Coach Trail as the tornado moved through the Lawndale area. The tornado crossed Fallston Road just south of Fallston where more tree damage was noted. The tornado reached peak intensity as it approached and moved through Cherryville... uprooting and snapping numerous trees. The greatest area of damage was observed near the intersection of Helton Road and Greenway Ave where dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped. The tornado took another turn to the southeast and downed several more trees near Tryon School Road and Dameron Road. The tornado lifted in a wooded area along Abel Road. |
May 8, 2024 2:40 PM CT | UNK | 3 NW Gastonia | NC | *** 2 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 3 NW Gastonia. This tornado touched down near West Davidson Ave snapping several trees. The tornado quickly moved to the east and crossed US Highway 321 near the I-85 interchange... reaching peak intensity. Two people were injured by falling trees near that intersection. Several buildings sustained minor roof damage... multiple power poles were snapped... and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped in a wooded area/Sims Legion Park. The tornado snapped additional trees as it crossed I-85 and moved through East Gastonia. Numerous trees were downed or snapped as the tornado moved through East Gastonia along with a warehouse sustaining roof damage. The tornado continued to produce tree damage as it moved through the Lowell area and crossed the South Fork Catawba River. Several more trees were downed in Belmont before the tornado lifted near Oak Street in the Springwood Community. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 8, 2024 Spartanburg, SC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Spartanburg, SC region as the May 8, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 12, 2023 through May 7, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 7, 2024.
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