Apr 17, 1998
Thunderstorms developed in a warm, moist, unstable airmass ahead of a strong cold front early on the 17th. These storms produced mainly wind damage as 8 to 10 trees fell on houses in Oconee county, a gas station canopy was blown off in Anderson county, and a large tree fell on a house in Easley. Trees were blown down across Highway 14 near Pelham. Near Lake Blalock in Spartanburg county, significant parts of 2 roofs were blown off 2 houses, a dozen trees were downed, and a chimney collapsed. A b
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5636126). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Anderson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.