NWS confirms EF-0 tornado touches down in Easley

Tornado confirmed in Upstate, officials say

An EF-0 tornado was confirmed in Easley during Saturday night's storms, according to the National Weather Service.

NWS confirms EF-0 tornado touches down in Easley

EASLEY, S.C. (WSPA) - The U.S. National Weather Service confirmed that a EF-0 tornado briefly appeared in Easley. A damage survey team found evidence that a weak twister made a short appearance on the south side of Easley late Saturday night. Experts said that the tornado was approximately 2.7 miles long, with winds reaching up to 80 miles per hour. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division wants to remind residents to be mindful of sever…

NWS confirms EF1 tornado touched down in Hall County

The twister, with wind speeds of up to 90 mph, touched down at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, northwest of Gainesville. It cut a path 2.75 miles long and 150 yards wide. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was on the ground for nine minutes, ending at 7:04 p.m. southeast of Murrayville. The brief tornado traveled mainly over water between coves and bluffs along Lake Lanier. Much of the damage was to trees that snapped or we…