A powerful storm system that had moved across the deep south during previous days, swept across the eastern Carolinas during the afternoon and evening hours. Instability and shear values were highly supportive of super-cell thunderstorms. The result was a large outbreak of severe weather including tornadoes across eastern South Carolina.

Tornado in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 16:45:00 to 16-APR-11 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUNCHEON CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF0 tornado 4 miles south-southeast of Andrews, South Carolina. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 80 mph. The path length was almost two-thirds of a mile and the maximum path width was 30 yards. A tornado touched down near two doublewide trailers on Dave McKenzie Drive. The tornado caused damage to the roof deck of one of the trailers and damaged the skirt and swing set of the other trailer. It also knocked down six trees and tossed two aluminum boats across the yard. The tornado then moved into a wooded area before crossing Gallop Lane and lifting just to the east of the roadway. A dozen trees were snapped and uprooted, some of the fallen trees blocked Gallop Lane.

Tornado in DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 14:25:00 to 16-APR-11 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 180.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF1 tornado touched down in Little Rock, South Carolina. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 105 mph. The path length was one and a half miles and the maximum path width was 440 yards. Several pine trees and a few hardwood trees were snapped. A few large hardwood trees were uprooted. As several of these trees fell, they caused significant damage to many homes near the intersection of Highway 9 and Harllees Bridge Road. There people were admitted to the hospital and later released.

Tornado in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 16:53:00 to 16-APR-11 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF1 tornado touched down 7 miles east-southeast of Andrews, South Carolina. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 110 mph. The path length was a little less than one-half of a mile and the maximum path width was 60 yards. The tornado touched down west of Indian Hut Road and then crossed the roadway before lifting east of the roadway. There were more than 400 trees snapped on both sides of Indian Hut Road. The road was blocked by dozens of trees before it was finally cleared.

Tornado in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 16:59:00 to 16-APR-11 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: OATLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF1 tornado touched down 11 miles east of Andrews, South Carolina. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 105 mph. The path length was a half mile and the maximum path width was 60 yards. The tornado touched down west of Johnson Road and caused significant damage to over 50 large trees which were either snapped or uprooted. A roof was ripped off a small shed and another small shed was rolled over. Damage also occurred to a pickup truck. the tornado moved across Johnson Road and then lifted east of the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 16:55:00 to 16-APR-11 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 32.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded a microburst with winds to 70 mph occurred along a small portion of Rambo Lane. The microburst had a path length of one-quarter of a mile and a maximum path width of 80 yards. Two dozen trees were either snapped or uprooted. The microburst also caused minor damage to the skirt and siding of a nearby doublewide trailer.

Hail in WILLIAMSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 15:26:00 to 16-APR-11 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREELEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail to the size of golf balls was reported by a trained spotter.

Tornado in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 16:41:00 to 16-APR-11 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEDA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 28.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF0 tornado briefly touched down near the Georgetown-Williamsburg County line in southwest Georgetown County, South Carolina. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 75 mph. The path length was less than one-quarter of a mile and the maximum path width was 30 yards. A dozen trees were uprooted and snapped near the intersection of Saints Delight Road and Highway 41. One home suffered minor siding and flashing damage. The tornado moved across Saints Delight Road and then lifted.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 13:45:00 to 16-APR-11 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVESVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down on Jeffords Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 13:44:00 to 16-APR-11 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARLINGTON BRNHMS AR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down on Indian Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 13:46:00 to 16-APR-11 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARLINGTON BRNHMS AR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down on Sylvia Lane.

Hail in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 13:53:00 to 16-APR-11 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: GANDY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of nickels was reported.

Hail in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 14:02:00 to 16-APR-11 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime to nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 14:49:00 to 16-APR-11 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail to the size of golf balls was reported at the Camp Branch Fire Station at the intersection of Trifalia Road and McAllister Mill Road.

Hail in WILLIAMSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 15:33:00 to 16-APR-11 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTREE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail to the size of quarters was reported by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 15:48:00 to 16-APR-11 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALTERS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down on Highway 521 near Salters.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 16:32:00 to 16-APR-11 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 16:37:00 to 16-APR-11 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORRY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of half dollars was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 16:05:00 to 16-APR-11 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAUSEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree and power lines were reportedly down.

Hail in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 16:43:00 to 16-APR-11 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDREWS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Off duty fire fighter reported hail to the size of golf balls.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 17:04:00 to 16-APR-11 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLE XRDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was reported down and in the intersection at Highway 65 and Long Avenue Extension.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-APR-11 13:45:00 to 16-APR-11 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVESVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down on Mont Clare Road.