A trough of low pressure in the lee of the Appalachians sparked thunderstorm development across central South Carolina which then propagated to the South Carolina coast.  The thunderstorms intensified as they met up with the sea breeze and collided with numerous outflow boundaries, resulting in scattered strong to severe thunderstorms across southern South Carolina.

Hail in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 14:53:00 to 27-JUN-09 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONNEAU
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported quarter size hail fell on Lake Moultrie, approximately 9 miles north of Moncks Corner, South Carolina and produced some minor boat damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 15:25:00 to 27-JUN-09 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Jamestown, South Carolina Fire Department reported numerous large tree limbs down on Highway 45.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 18:20:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARNES XRD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported a tree down across Highway 27 near Jedburg, South Carolina.

Funnel Cloud in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 18:30:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLANDSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a funnel cloud near Highwoods Plantation at the end of Dorchester Road, 4 miles south-southwest of Summerville, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 18:40:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLANDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported power lines down along Thornhill Drive in the Ashborough East Subdivision, 1 mile north-northeast of Cooke Crossroads, South Carolina.

Tornado in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 17:48:00 to 27-JUN-09 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE FARMS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF-0 Tornado in Hanahan, South Carolina.  Based on eyewitness reports and a survey of the damage, an EF-0 Tornado developed over Turkey Creek and tracked south-southeast for about 0.25 miles along the marsh just to the east of east Recess Road and west of Dennis Drive before dissipating.
Straight-line winds produced extensive tree damage adjacent to the short path of the Tornado, along a 0.75 mile wide area extending from east Recess Road to Steward Street and along a length of approximately 0.70 miles extending from Turkey Creek to Meadowcliff Avenue.  Numerous large trees were knocked down, tops of many trees were sheared off and tops of some power poles were broken off.  There was minor damage to several homes and other structures, mainly a result of the fallen trees and tree limbs.  South Carolina Electric and Gas reported nearly 3500 customers were without power after the storm as a result of the downed power lines.  Along with the damaging winds, the public also reported quarter to golf ball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 17:27:00 to 27-JUN-09 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOOSE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported a large tree down across Bayshore Boulevard, 1 mile west of Poppenheim Crossing, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 18:30:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEAN HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large Gum tree down at their residence near the Back River, 2 miles south of Mepkin, South Carolina.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 18:21:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMES IS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny size hail on Semaht Street in James Island, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 20:05:00 to 27-JUN-09 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRIS ACRES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was reported down across Chisolm Road in Johns Island, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 20:08:00 to 27-JUN-09 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON JOHNS ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several trees and large tree limbs down near Fields Farm along River Road in Johns Island, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-09 18:32:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Colleton county Emergency Manager reported several trees and power lines down around Ruffin, South Carolina.