Scattered severe thunderstorms around the Midlands produced locally heavy rains and microbursts that took down trees and powerlines.

Hail in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 15:50:00 to 31-JUL-10 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported penny size hail in the Elko area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 16:10:00 to 31-JUL-10 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported trees down near Blackville on secondary roads.

Hail in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 15:42:00 to 31-JUL-10 15:44:00 (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 in N. Augusta.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 15:08:00 to 31-JUL-10 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: COUCHTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm survey found several trees down around the Aiken State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 14:17:00 to 31-JUL-10 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOXTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported powerlines down along I-20 at the 27/28 mile marker.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 13:15:00 to 31-JUL-10 13:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAVIS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported trees and large limbs down on Sumter School Road and other secondary roads in the area.  Roofs were torn off several outbuildings and a flag pole was blown to the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 18:38:00 to 31-JUL-10 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported powerlines and trees down in St. Matthews and areas south of town toward I-26.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 18:00:00 to 31-JUL-10 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported powerlines down north of St. Matthews near the county line.

Hail in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 18:34:00 to 31-JUL-10 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

FD reported nickel size hail in town.

Flash Flood in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 16:09:00 to 31-JUL-10 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported several roads closed from flash flooding in Augusta and North Augusta from heavy rain.  Amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell in a one hour period.  Water was up to 4 feet deep in low lying areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-10 15:42:00 to 31-JUL-10 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 140.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported many trees down around N. Augusta.  Several trailers were damaged on Tigerlilly Drive and Dafodill Lane from trees falling onto them.  Several homes on Yardly Drive also had trees fall onto them.  A well secured radio tower was bent over as well.