...TSTM/Wind Tornado Confirmed Beginning 1 WNW York, SC on 04/20/24...

Rating:                 TSTM/Wind
Estimated Peak Wind:    90 mph
Path Length /statute/:  22.6362 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   10000.0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date/Time:        04/20/24 1603 LT
Start Location:         1 WNW York / York County / SC
Start Lat/Lon:          35.0018 / -81.2491

End Date/Time:          04/20/24 1647 LT
End Location:           3 NNE Catawba / York County / SC
End Lat/Lon:            34.8822 / -80.8793

Survey Summary:
An intense severe thunderstorm impacted portions of York County 
on the afternoon of Saturday, April 20th. This storm produced a 
swath of extensive wind damage extending from the city of York to 
the city of Rock Hill and continuing to the Lancaster County 
line. Winds within this corridor were estimated to be between 
70-90 mph, which downed large numbers of trees and power lines. 
Structural damage also occurred to a number of residences and 
usinesses including collapsed gas station canopies, roof damage, 
blown out windows, and facade/siding damage. The storm also 
produced very large hail ranging from 2-2.75 inches (hen egg to 
baseball size). The combination of high winds and very large hail 
lted in wind-driven hail that further exacerbated damage to 
structures, vehicles and trees. A few minor injuries also 
occurred. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.