Over the weekend, severe storms hit various parts of the United States, causing significant damage due to large hail. In South Carolina, Rock Hill experienced extensive damage with reports of 2-inch hailstones on April 20th, 2024. The National Weather Service (NWS) noted the intensity of the storms, which included golf ball to softball-sized hail across the Carolinas. York County was particularly affected, with a downburst of 60-90 mph winds and hail measuring 2-3 inches in diameter. The NWS is set to conduct a damage survey in Rock Hill to ascertain the extent of the damage, which may include downburst or tornado impacts.
For those interested, here is an excellent thread from @NWSGSP discussing and explaining the storm damage in York County from Saturday's (4/18/24) storm. #scwx https://t.co/GFgkzfFNsV
Clean up in Rock Hill after Saturdays hail and wind storm. Lots of damages in a 2-3 mile swath on the southwest side of town. #scwx #wcnc https://t.co/he4hyOJl6t
We have completed our damage survey of the intense severe thunderstorm that impacted portions of York County, including the cities of York and Rock Hill Saturday afternoon. Long thread ahead... https://t.co/KroRy2UOZo
York county storm survey. Downburst of 60-90 mph winds with hail near 2-3” was the high end side of hail. Lots of wind driven hail shredding siding and leafs on all trees in the area. No signs of a tornado in the damage path. #scwx #wcnc
York county storm survey. Downburst of 60-90 mph winds with hail near 2-3” was the high end side of hail. Lots of wind driven hail shredding siding and leafs on all trees in the area. No signs of a tornado in the damage path. #scwx #wcncn
Large hail brought “significant” damage to parts of South Carolina over the weekend, as the National Weather Service reported severe thunderstorms hitting parts of the state. https://t.co/m8cnauTGuD https://t.co/eJqAGebY6I
INTENSE HAILSTORM: A Rock Hill, South Carolina resident preparing for a birthday party captured this video of the intense hailstorm on Saturday afternoon. #scwx https://t.co/KOWWRrPHJS
WATCH: There were reports of golf ball to softball-sized hail across the Carolinas over the weekend. https://t.co/eZXtkzEEmu
ICYMI: Severe storms with large hail pummeled areas of North and South Carolina on Saturday, causing extensive damage to cars and property. Check out the damage to these yards near the northern border of South Carolina. #SCwx https://t.co/XZbicuf1Rv
Last night, Timberwood Park, Texas, just outside San Antonio, experienced a severe onslaught of hail! #txwx https://t.co/YlBXIEOPQK
SOUND ON! 🔊 More footage of Saturday's intense hail storm from the Carolina's continue to pour in this morning. Additional storms are possible across the southeast throughout the day. #scwx https://t.co/w3pCwKOvqk
NWS will survey damage tomorrow in Rock Hill to determine downburst or tornado damage.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3pm for Beaufort County. Main concern is quarter size hail and gusty winds. Please pass along your severe weather reports. #scwx https://t.co/VUgMnpC8Ey
Lightning about 23 miles from the RBC Heritage. This cell moving northeast, but others may form closer to #HiltonHead this afternoon. https://t.co/EFMTZSyn0T
Watch the hail core drop right over Rock Hill on the radar volumetric data. #scwx #wcnc #rockhill #hail https://t.co/wNYeOMln1q
Yesterdays massive hail core developing and dropping right on Rock Hill. At one point the 65-70 dbz core extended up to 30,000' where it was -30 to -40 degrees C https://t.co/7i6XUYZy8M
Here's a look at the hail swath from Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Rock Hill was hit the hardest. There were lots of 2" hail reports in the heart of the city. Ensure you get local, reputable roofers and contractors to repair your damage. #scwx #hail #rockhill #wcnc #cltwx https://t.co/EbqEpu2vFr
Severe storms yesterday brought big hail to South Carolina. Wow! https://t.co/9zHiqmEtPM
Heavy hail in Arkansas, USA https://t.co/EgQGavyrC3