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EF2 Tornado Tears Through Newberry County, Spares Residents Despite 115 MPH Winds

An EF2 tornado packing estimated peak winds of up to 115 mph tore through Newberry County this weekend, snapping and uprooting trees, damaging a home and flipping a camper trailer — yet somehow leaving no significant injuries in its wake. The National Weather Service confirmed the twister, according to...

NWS reports multiple tornadoes over the weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Columbia confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Barnwell County on Saturday. Survey teams have been deployed to evaluate additional paths of damage. According to NWS, two EF1 tornadoes touched down near Kline and Barnwell, creating a path over eighteen miles long with...

Leaves change color in Upstate SC. Find the best places to view

It is fall in the South, and leaves are finally starting to change, even if daytime temperatures still feel a bit un-fall-like. The Almanac's regional fall foliage forecasts for 2026 have the best leaf-peeping peaking in October and early November. And it has come to the Upstate. People can spy leaves changing at home or in their neighborhood, but there are plenty of places to go for a walk in the changing fall foliage across Upstate South Carolina. Leaves are just beginning to shift from their summer colors to the jeweled autumn colors. Here are some of the best parks for fall foliage viewing in Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson. Greenville Falls Park on the Reedy : 601 S. Main St. Paris Mountain State Park : 2401 State Park Road Rock Quarry Garden Conestee Park : 840 Mauldin Road Cleveland Park : Cleveland Park Drive and East Washington. Spartanburg Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve: 832 John B. White Sr. Blvd. Croft State Park : 450 Croft State Park Road Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve : Beechwood Drive Cleveland Park: 141 N. Cleveland Park Drive Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls : Emma Cudd Road Cottonwood Trail Anderson Rocky River Nature Park :

Rainfall totals from Isaias: Parts of western North Carolina get over 8 inches

WLOS — The rainfall totals have been reported after the remnants of Isaias swept through western North Carolina from Oct. 10-11, and two areas in western North Carolina reported over 8 inches of rain. Sugar Hill Fire Department in Marion had the highest total since Saturday, reporting 8.32 inches....

Officials: Dozens of Waffle House locations threatened in Upstate, western NC

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Waffle House tracker reports that several locations in the Carolinas are in the red, meaning they are threatened. Waffle House posted on X that several locations are closed as of 8 a.m. Saturday morning due to inclement weather. Waffle House restaurants are known for...

Officials: Rescue squad conducts water rescue in western NC during Isaias

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Henderson County Rescue Squad said it rescued a person during Isaias Saturday night. The rescue squad said about 30 members were on standby as Isaias approached western North Carolina. Around 8:38 p.m., officials said the team, along with the Hendersonville Fire Department, was...

After Helene, western North Carolina officials point to stronger storm preparations

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Heavy rain over the weekend caused by Hurricane Isaias brought flooding, downed power lines and landslides to parts of western North Carolina, putting emergency crews to the test as communities continue applying lessons learned from Helene. In Henderson County, some areas received more than...

Henderson County crews complete first water rescue as flooding closes several roads

Henderson County, NC — HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Emergency crews in Henderson County are on standby and responding to flooding concerns as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches western North Carolina. The Henderson County Rescue Squad says about 30 members have been staged at its station since Friday morning, prepared...

Man dies after tree falls on home during Isaias

Strong Storm With Weak Rotation Moves North Through Laurens, Clinton, and Cross Anchor in South Carolina Upstate With 2 Inch Rain Rates

LAURENS, S.C. — A strong storm near Laurens is moving north at about 30 mph, with radar showing some weak rotation. A brief, weak tornado cannot be ruled out, though no tornado warning is in effect at this time. Frequent lightning and very heavy rain are the bigger concerns, with rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour possible. Laurens, Waterloo, Clinton, Mountville, and Ora are in the storm’s path.

Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for 6 counties across Upstate, western NC

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The National Weather Service said a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for six counties in Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. The warning covers the following counties until 11 a.m.:. Buncombe County. Greenville County. Henderson County. Polk County. Rutherford County. Spartanburg County.

A warmer and sunnier week is ahead

(WSPA) – Clouds continue to clear through Sunday night. Overnight lows are in the upper 50s, lower 60s. Monday through the end of the week will have plenty of sunshine and warm weather. Temperatures will be warm with many highs in the low to mid 80s. Our next cold front is expected to arrive by […]

Big Foot Festival cut short

The first part of the annual South Carolina Big Foot Festival in Westminster took place without any ill effects from bad weather. That was Friday; Saturday, however, was a different story as the hurricane turned to a post-tropical cyclone brought heavy rain and winds. We have this account from festival organizer Dale Glymph: “With a bad storm forecast this weekend, many in this community prayed for God to work powerfully. He did, but not how we expected. Friday came and we had the largest crowd we have ever had on our first day. We were able to get all of schedule completed. Shortly after the last note was played, with all guests safely on their way home, and the cover on the stage removed, the wind started. Arriving early this (Saturday) morning Main Street greeted us with heavy rain gusting winds, and some tents flipped and damaged. Some suffered losses from water damage. After speaking to Police Chief Miller, and consulting a meteorologist, the South Carolina Bigfoot Committee decided to cancel everything except food trucks and Bigfoot speakers. Guests arrived in numbers not expected despite the bad weather. The speaker venue was packed all day with standing room only as arrived throughout the day. The food vendors were busy from start to finish even with bad weather. God acted mightily this year, not by removing the rain, but by allowing our festival and community to be successful even when a tropical storm was trying to stop it.”

Hurricane Isaias forces Upstate event cancellations, changes

As Hurricane Isaias moves closer to the Southeast, several Upstate communities are adjusting weekend plans in response to forecasts calling for heavy rain, strong winds and the potential for hazardous outdoor conditions. Event organizers across the region are prioritizing safety, leading to schedule changes, relocations and postponements for some of the area's biggest gatherings. In Pendleton, the annual Fall Harvest Festival has been moved indoors to Riverside Middle School , allowing visitors to still enjoy dozens of vendors, live entertainment and demonstrations without the risks posed by high winds. In Spartanburg, Jump Jam at the Subaru of Spartanburg Bike Park has been postponed until Nov. 7. Meanwhile, organizers of Fall for Greenville say the festival remains on schedule but are continuing to monitor weather conditions closely. Anyone planning to attend outdoor events this weekend should check organizers' websites and social media pages before heading out, as additional changes could be announced if storm forecasts worsen. Here's a running list of changes affecting Upstate residents. Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival moves indoors The Town of Pendleton has relocated its annual Fall Harvest Festival from downtown to Riverside Middle School, citing forecasted weather conditions and high winds that make outdoor tents unsafe. The

Rain moves out, with sunshine returning today

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Drier weather returns as temperatures climb this week. Monday: Wind Lingers for the Mountains, Sunshine Returns. Pack your sunglasses. Monday is full of sunshine. The Upstate reaches the low 80s while the mountains top out in the mid-70s. Patchy fog clears out of mountain valleys by late morning, but otherwise it’s a gorgeous fall day.

Minor flooding seen in Cleveland, South Carolina

Remnants of Isaias came through the Upstate and western North Carolina Saturday. (Credit: Jessica Rinehart)

Rainfall Totals Trend Higher With 5 to 8 Inches Possible Near Hendersonville and Boone as Flash Flooding and Landslides Threaten Western North Carolina Mountains

NORTH CAROLINA — Rainfall forecasts for western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina are trending higher as moisture from Isaias moves into the region. High-resolution models increasingly show a corridor of 4 to 8 inches of rain, with isolated amounts approaching 10 inches possible. The heaviest rain is expected along the southern and eastern-facing slopes of the mountains. Flash flooding and isolated landslides are growing concerns, especially in areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Carolinas Weather: Isaias Dumps Over 9 Inches of Rain in 24 Hours

The 24-hour rainfall map shows isolated totals above 9 inches, with a complete storm rainfall report expected Monday