A warm front lifted northward through southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia during the morning, with a strong cold front then sweeping through the area during the evening. This resulted in several rounds of severe weather across the region.

Hail in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 04:30:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONNEAU
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was reported in Bonneau, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 07:25:00 to 11-MAY-08 07:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESTILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was reported down across a road in Estill, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 07:30:00 to 11-MAY-08 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EARLY BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was reported down across a road in Early Branch, South Carolina.

Tornado in HAMPTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 07:30:00 to 11-MAY-08 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VARNVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported a weak rope Tornado near Almeda, South Carolina. The Tornado was seen in contact with the ground for approximately 2 minutes. No damage resulted from the weak Tornado.

Funnel Cloud in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 17:27:00 to 11-MAY-08 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLLY BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was sighted on Highway 171 near the bridge leading to Folly Beach, South Carolina.

Funnel Cloud in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 17:02:00 to 11-MAY-08 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMS RUN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report of a funnel cloud and wall cloud over Adams Run, South Carolina was relayed by local broadcast media.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 17:04:00 to 11-MAY-08 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CHS)CHARLESTON AFB
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 172 type light aircraft was moved 40 feet and flipped on top of another 172 type aircraft. Major damage was reported to both planes. One quarter inch hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 04:30:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMES IS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were reported down at the corner of Secessionville Road and Camp Road by the broadcast media.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 04:15:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMES IS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported quarter inch hail which fell for 15 minutes.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 04:14:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMES IS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of penny size hail covering the ground in James Island, South Carolina.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 04:30:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMES IS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported nickel size hail at the intersection of Clearview Road and Harborview Road.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 04:24:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMES IS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported on Harborview Road in James Island, South Carolina.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 04:23:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMES IS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Nickel size hail was reported in James Island, South Carolina.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 04:27:00 to 11-MAY-08 04:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMES IS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report of quarter size hail covering the ground in James Island, South Carolina was relayed by the broadcast media.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 03:29:00 to 11-MAY-08 03:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of trees down and power outages at 165 High Park Road in Ravenel, South Carolina.

Tornado in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAY-08 17:12:00 to 11-MAY-08 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: YONGES IS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A confirmed EF-2 Tornado initially touched down along Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island, where minor damage was observed. The damage at the initial touchdown location was confined to several trees getting sheared off near the base or twisted to the ground.
The Tornado then traveled east and crossed the Maybank Highway on Wadmalaw Island where major damage was observed. The majority of the damage occurred on the 4800 block of Maybank Highway, where nearly all the trees in the path of the Tornado were twisted to the ground or sheared off near the base. Numerous homes were damaged as the Tornado ripped through, with many sustaining roof and shingle damage. In fact, two homes had a section of there roofs detached and hurled approximately 50 to 100 feet away from the residences. A detached garage also sustained damage, when the suction from the Tornado caused the garage door to get buckled inward into the garage itself, and portions of the tin roof was ripped away and displaced 50 to 75 feet from the garage. A cinder block wall on another home sustained severe damage when a large section of cinder blocks was torn from the wall and hurled into the home. Additionally, a chain link fence around the residence was ripped off and displaced 20 to 30 feet from the supporting poles which held the fence in place. Another home sustained severe damage, as the front porch of the residence was detached and tossed 100 to 150 feet. The same home had the roof lifted 2 to 3 inches from the supporting walls, and a large window curtain was actually pulled upward and into the attic as the Tornado moved through. Quite a bit of damage was also observed in the Long Creek Plantation subdivision, where significant tree damage was observed along with several homes sustaining some minor roof damage.
The Tornado then moved onto Johns Island and crossed Bohicket Road. Moderate damage was observed as it moved through this area of Johns Island. The majority of the damage was confined to trees being sheared off near the base or twisted to the ground. Several homes did sustain some minor roof damage as shingles were lifted and displaced from the residences.
Minor damage was observed on River Road when the Tornado weakened before lifting just south of the Charleston Executive Airport.  The damage along River Road was confined primarily to several downed trees. A tin roof of a shed sustained minor damage as well, as it lifted slightly but remained intact.
The Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be 120 mph with this Tornado. The total path length was 12 miles, with a path width of 1 mile when it crossed Maybank Highway and six tenths of a mile when it crossed Bohicket Road. Although significant damage occurred, no injuries were reported.