A trough extended from southeast Virginia to around Columbia, South Carolina. An area of low pressure was located over central South Carolina during the late afternoon. Ample shear and instability combined to allow thunderstorms to increase in both number and intensity.

Hail in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 17:52:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 17:53:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported covering the ground between Highway 501 and Highway 319.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 17:50:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALTERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and power lines were reported down along Old Gapway Road. The report was relayed via South Carolina Department of Transportation and Santee Electric Cooperative.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 17:56:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLEHAN XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and power lines were reported down along Sam Brown Road. The report was relayed via South Carolina Department of Transportation and Santee Electric Cooperative.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 18:05:00 to 07-AUG-08 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOTTY BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was reported down along Knotty Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 18:17:00 to 07-AUG-08 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two large trees were reported down along Juniper Bay Road.

Hail in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:22:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL VLG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of nickels was reported.

Hail in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:45:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE FORKS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of nickels was reported on Coxe Road E.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:30:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENNETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was reported down on power lines on Breeden Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 17:25:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOG BLUFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Three trees were reported down on Dog Bluff Road near Highway 501.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 17:45:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYNOR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of nickels was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 17:50:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTREE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and power lines were reported down along Red Road. The report was relayed via South Carolina Department of Transportation and Santee Electric Cooperative.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 17:51:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large trees were reported down. The trees took down nearby power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 17:55:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYNOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was reported down along Jordanville Road.