Thunderstorms produced a couple of small tornadoes in the Columbia CWA and a squall line also moved through and took down trees and powerlines across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 20:58:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRMO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported trees and signs down on Old Brickyard road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 21:12:00 to 04-MAR-08 21:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported small sheds destroyed and the gazebo damaged in Ward and trees down on hwy 178 near Batesburg.

Tornado in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 16:23:00 to 04-MAR-08 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROSPERITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm survey found many trees down along a path from just southeast of Prosperity to a couple of miles northeast of Prosperity.

Tornado in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 16:42:00 to 04-MAR-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAUTHENS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small tornado took down trees along a path just northeast of Great Falls in Lancaster county along and near J.B. Denton road.

Hail in MCCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 18:42:00 to 04-MAR-08 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CARMEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Post Office reported 3/4 inch hail and strong winds with large branches down.

Tornado in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 19:19:00 to 04-MAR-08 19:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ELLENTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm survey found trees down along a path from New Ellenton to just southwest of Wagener.  A few powerlines were also down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 20:08:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotters reported trees down from near Pelion to near Gaston on Jeffcoat road and also on hwy 6.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 21:52:00 to 04-MAR-08 21:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WIS TV showed video of trees down, one on a home, on Appling Valley road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTOVER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Electric company reported trees and powerlines down in Eastover.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 22:05:00 to 04-MAR-08 22:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media and storm survey found that a strong downburst took down many trees at the Columbia Country club and did minor damage to the clubhouse.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tri-County Electric reported trees and powerlines down in and around the St. Mathews area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 22:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANTEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Electric company reported trees and powerlines down from Santee to Vance.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEESES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported large limbs and powerlines down on Ida road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 16:22:00 to 04-MAR-08 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer reported trees down and roof damage to a home in Johnston.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 16:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINNSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported trees down on hwy 20 northeast of Winnsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 16:50:00 to 04-MAR-08 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported several trees down in Lancaster on Cross street, Barberville road, Floyd road, Winterwood road, Pinoak road, and Springdale road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 21:46:00 to 04-MAR-08 21:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASSATT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm survey found shingles blow off a roof of a home and the owner said the roof briefly lifted up.  A few trees were also down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 21:56:00 to 04-MAR-08 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported trees down in and around the Lynchburg area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Black River Coop reported several large limbs down and powerlines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 22:10:00 to 04-MAR-08 22:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURBEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported several trees down west of Turbeville on secondary roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 22:15:00 to 04-MAR-08 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported several trees down along and near hwy 53.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 22:15:00 to 04-MAR-08 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported several trees down along and near hwy 53.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 19:10:00 to 04-MAR-08 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHUNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported trees and powerlines down in Bethune on hwy 341.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 21:55:00 to 04-MAR-08 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

SKYWARN spotter reported trees and powerlines down on Pinewood and Sherood roads.  DOT also reported trees down on Secondary Highways 40, 375, and 82.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAR-08 21:41:00 to 04-MAR-08 21:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported trees down on Old Calvery road.