Devastating Damage Inflicted by Hail in South Carolina Revealed in Drone Footage

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21 April 2024 at 8:57 pm

Hail caused devastating damage to a neighborhood in Rock Hill, South Carolina, after a storm hit the town on Saturday April 20.

Drone footage captured by Jacob Sprankle on Sunday shows remains of hail and destroyed fences in Rock Hill’s Roddey Park neighborhood.

Hailstones as large as golf balls were reported in the town and the York County Sheriff’s Office warned of downed trees and power lines across the county.

Over 4,800 people in York County were without power on Saturday evening, the sheriff department said, citing Duke energy. Credit: Jacob Sprankle via Storyful

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