A shortwave moving across the area during the afternoon produced severe thunderstorms that contained damaging winds and hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 16:05:00 to 21-JUL-08 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORANGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway Department reported trees down at the intersection of Cattle Creek Road and Flatwoods Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 15:10:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGEBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported trees down along with damage to buildings in downtown Orangeburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 13:28:00 to 21-JUL-08 13:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Reported damage to a home from downed trees and large limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 13:40:00 to 21-JUL-08 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILTON
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Lake Murray weather station at Flotilla Island reported a peak wind gusts of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:25:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported trees down on Edmund Highway near Pelion.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:38:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDMUND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported trees down at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 302.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:30:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported power lines down on Highway 321 near Gaston blocking the roadway.

Hail in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:54:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail reported by law enforcement in Williston.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:00:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff Dispatch reported trees and power lines down at the intersection of Martintown Road and West Martintown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 15:12:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported multiple trees down in the town of Williston.

Hail in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 15:48:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLAR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Public reported nickel size hail in Olar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:49:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff Dispatch reported trees down in the town of North.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:55:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEESES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff Dispatch reported trees down in the town of Neeses.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 15:02:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWAY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff Dispatch reported trees down in the town of Norway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 13:47:00 to 21-JUL-08 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCHANT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large trees reported down on Long Road and Barr Woods Road.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:14:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported at several locations in the city of Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:17:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGE SPG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported multiple trees and power lines down in the town. One building was damaged along the Norfolk Southern train tracks in the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 13:30:00 to 21-JUL-08 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported power lines down in two areas of the town of Chapin.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:07:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees and numerous large limbs down in the City of Columbia  reported by the public and media. Some of the trees fell on cars, homes and powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 14:56:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Williston Sentinel Newspaper reported trees down, a high school scoreboard damaged, some minor damage to a few buildings and a shed damaged in the Williston and Elko areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 13:57:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLEMANS XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported two trees down on Hightower Road at Horse Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-08 13:58:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATESBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reported large trees down in Batesburg and power poles down in Leesville. Significant damage also occurred at Wiz's Southern Convenience storm and Oswald Lumber company.