Seven supercells tracked across our South Carolina County Warning Area and produced many long-lived tornadoes that did significant damage.  Over 85 homes were destroyed, around 400 had moderate damage, and estimates for the total devastation were around 40 million dollars.

Tornado in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP WELFARE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway Dept. reported trees down on secondary roads in the northeast portion of the county crossing hwy 21 then heading across Lake Wateree into Kershaw county.

Tornado in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:41:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Supercell continued into Lexington county taking down numerous trees and powerlines.  One mobile home was severely damaged and farm irrigation equipment was rolled and twisted.  Several other mobile homes had minor to moderate damage.

Tornado in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMMOND XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS survey and EM fly over found a path of numerous trees down along highway 6. Several outbuildings were damaged and a few barns collapsed.  Several roofs in St. Matthews were torn off and major damage occurred to several mobile homes just north of Lone Star.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PONTIAC
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

TV 10 reported quarter size hail.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:54:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLYTHEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP reported golf ball size hail.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLETON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported quarter size hail.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:42:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE MTN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported nickel size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:16:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYS XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported trees down on hwy 395 toward Lake Murray.

Hail in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:44:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIKEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail with a second storm that came through the area.

Hail in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:27:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported penny size hail.

Hail in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 18:03:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported nickel size hail on Governors Richardson road.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:40:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLENTINE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Public reported nickel size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:05:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLFTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Ground and areal survey found many trees down along a path crossing hwy 692 and Magenta drive.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:56:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported quarte size hail on Two Notch and Bookman roads.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLETON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported golf ball size hail northeast of Ballentine.

Tornado in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:33:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUGOFF
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported a tornado touched down in Luggoff and took down trees and damaged several homes.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:35:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRMO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported nickel size hail on Lake Murray Blvd.

Hail in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:50:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported golf ball size hail between Blackville and Williston on hwy 78.

Hail in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 18:05:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported penny size hail in Manning.

Tornado in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 18:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAMBERG CARLISLE ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees along a wide path were down with nice convergent pattern.

Tornado in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 18:29:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Extensive damage in Branchville.  One home was destroyed and 16 had other moderate to major damage.  One mobile home was destroyed and a half dozen had moderate to major damage.  Seven buildings in downtown were destroyed, including a couple of 3 layer deep brick buildings. Thirteen others had major damage and 5 had minor damage.  Amazingly there were no injuries or deaths.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:52:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISHOPVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported trees and powerlines down.  Large dump trucks at X-tra Mile Trucking Company on hwy 341 were damaged.  A roof was partially torn off a home on Sumter highway (15).

Hail in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:28:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUGOFF
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP reported quarter size hail.

Hail in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:58:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WISACKY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail.

Hail in MCCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:52:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported nickel size hail in Parksville.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:44:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANSEA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty employee reported quarter size hail.

Hail in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:37:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observer reported ping pong ballsize hail.

Hail in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:58:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEFIELD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported golf ball size hail in the Long Creek area.

Hail in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:44:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISHOPVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported penny size hail south of Bishopville.

Tornado in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Supercell from McCormick and Edgefield counties crossed into southern Saluda county just south of Ward taking down many trees in its path. A house located at 381 Mt. Alpha Road south of the Ward town limits had major damage. The resident was in the kitchen when a huge limb almost struck her in the head. Her three kids were in the living room that had a limb go through the ceiling. Also, a truck across the street had a power pole and tree fall on it.

Tornado in MCCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:02:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CORMICK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 took down numerous trees and powerlines as it moved into the east central portion of the county.

Tornado in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:04:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEDRA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Supercell in McCormick moved through Edgefield county taking down numerous trees and powerlines.  One home had part of its roof ripped off near hwy 66 and 378.  A mobile home had severe damage and another was split in two when a tree fell through it.  Minor damage occurred to other homes and mobile homes.

Tornado in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The EF3 that hit Prosperity gradually weakened as it moved east into Northwest Richland county.  Many trees were down and a few mobile homes had moderate damage.

Tornado in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lancaster Deputy Emergency Manager and Kershaw Emergency Manager and DOT reported trees down running west to east just south of the Lancaster/Kershaw county line. This is the same cell that developed in northeast Fairfield county and continued into Chesterfield county.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 08:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBERRY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported penny size hail on the northeast side of Newberry.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:09:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer reported nickel size hail and estimated winds of 50 mph.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:09:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVERSTREET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP reported golfball size hail north of Silverstreet.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:14:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBERRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported quarter size hail in Newberry.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:33:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBERRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail in downtown Newberry.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:18:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPPELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail.

Tornado in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:58:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORESTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM and broadcast media reported and showed video of a tornado moving across land then across Tranquility Cove on the north portion of Lake Marion and continuing east.  Damage survey found many trees and  powerlines down.  Minor to moderate damage occurred to a few homes.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:44:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILBERT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported nickel size hail just south of Gilbert.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROSPERITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:50:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported powerlines down in the Columbia area and power outages.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:55:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PONTIAC AIRSTRIP ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail at Summit-Whitney Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:55:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PONTIAC AIRSTRIP ARP
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported roof damage to several homes in the Summit-Whitney Falls.

Hail in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:09:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail near the Edgefield county line.

Hail in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:14:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELGIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported penny size hail.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MMT)MC ENTIRE ANG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported nickel size hail.

Tornado in MCCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:34:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CARMEL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 from the supercell that developed in Lincoln continued across McCormick county taking down numerous trees and powerlines.  Minor to moderate damage to several homes and mobile homes occurred.  Damage locations included hwy 81 near Willington, hwy 28, and Sr 33-117.

Tornado in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUGOFF
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager survey found damage to several homes and mobile homes from north of Lugoff to northwest of Bethune where moderate damage was done to a poultry farm.  One of its buildings had its roof taken off.  A couple of homes had part of their roofs torn off as well.

Tornado in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:47:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGELUS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire Dept. reported a tornado taking down many trees and powerlines.  A few mobile homes had minor damage and a water tower also sustained minor damage.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBERRY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported nickel size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:42:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERSHAW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported large road signs down and a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:58:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERSHAW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported damage to a church steeple.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:48:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported nickel size hail.

Tornado in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:43:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager and broadcast media reported numerous trees and powerlines down along with many homes damaged at the Columbia Country Club and Lake Carolina area.  Roofs were torn off a couple of homes and others were partially torn off.

Tornado in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:54:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm survey found another brief touchdown of the supercell tornado along Bromitch Lane just north of hwy 78.  Many trees down with convergent pattern.

Tornado in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:37:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONETTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Supercell coming out of southern Saluda county briefly touched down in northwest Aiken county taking down trees on hwy 39 and Mt Ebal roads.

Tornado in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:22:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELGIN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF2 tornado went through the Elgin community doing heavy damage to many homes including partial to total roofs gone and destroying 4 mobile homes.  None of the mobiles were tied down and crumbled from rolling. Numerous trees and powerlines were down and there were 2 injuries.

Tornado in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:11:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Survey found trees down from supercell tornado that came out of Columbia County GA.

Tornado in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:47:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Survey found a brief touchdown along hwy 78.

Tornado in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:18:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORSE CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Extensive damage in the Clearwater area.  Numerous trees and powerlines down along the entire track, especially in the Clearwater area.  Many homes had severe damage to roofs and stuctures.  Some roofs were gone.  The water tower had its top taken off and deposited several hundred yards away.  Damage path was a mile wide a some points.  It was amazing there were no injuries or deaths.

Tornado in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 18:05:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENMARK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Survey found utility poles snapped in half, trees and powerlines down.  Moderate damage to several homes.

Tornado in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRINITY
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey found an EF3 tornado touched down near Silverstreet and continued east through Prosperity then crossed into Richald county where it dissipated.  Many homes in Prosperity were heavily damaged.  Numerous trees and powerlines were down.  There were 2 injuries.

Hail in MCCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:56:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CORMICK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail in McCormick.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:55:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported penny size hail.

Hail in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:44:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMMOND XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty employee reported quarter size hail.

Tornado in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:52:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm Survey and Emergency Manager found moderate to major damage to several homes, mobile homes, and a church in the Ashwood and Red Hill areas on Green Ln, Taproot, Day Lilly, and other secondary roads.  Numerous trees and powerlines were down in the Lynchburg area.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:13:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PONTIAC
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported nickel size hail at Two Notch and Bookman roads.