A strong cold front was approaching from the west. A long-lived and extensive squall line, well ahead of the front, moved into the area during the early morning hours and then off the coast shortly after sunrise. A southwest low-level jet in excess of 60 kt was transporting mid 60 degree dewpoints into the area. The magnitude of the shear and wind fields were enough to overcome the time of day and very limited instability. The result was widespread wind damage across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINTURN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A very large oak tree with a diameter in excess of 3 feet and pecan trees were reportedly uprooted in the city of Dillon. A railroad crossbuck and gate were bent in the city of Dillon. Multiple trees and power lines were reportedly down across Dillon County. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:22:00 to 05-APR-11 05:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELERSFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reportedly down on Old Pee Dee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:22:00 to 05-APR-11 05:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARVERS BAY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Choppee Road and Snowden Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:25:00 to 05-APR-11 05:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOL SPG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Hucks Road and Highway 319. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:30:00 to 05-APR-11 05:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: JALUCO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of nickels was reported near Highway 501.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:30:00 to 05-APR-11 05:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELERSFIELD
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree limb fell onto a car injuring the occupant. The occupant was transported to the hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:35:00 to 05-APR-11 04:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLENHEIM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Odom Lane and Blenheim Highway. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:40:00 to 05-APR-11 04:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP BRANCH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large pine tree reportedly fell onto a house and car causing damage to both.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:35:00 to 05-APR-11 05:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRISSETT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down on Old Reaves Ferry Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:35:00 to 05-APR-11 05:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORETOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Goretown Loop and East Highway Business 9. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:40:00 to 05-APR-11 05:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAISY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Pineview Drive and Daisy Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:45:00 to 05-APR-11 05:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE TOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Circle Bay Drive and Hemingway Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:50:00 to 05-APR-11 05:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP SWAMP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree reportedly fell onto a house on Redenbo Drive. The time was estimated based on radar data.

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

Trees were reportedly down on Waverly Way. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:52:00 to 05-APR-11 04:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was uprooted on Main Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:49:00 to 05-APR-11 04:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large, poorly constructed warehouse lost part of its roof. There was also structural damage to a door and walls. A steel billboard sign was also damaged. The damage occurred in the 2200 block of Highway 52. At one point, up to 4600 people were reportedly without power, but most had service restored within 30 minutes. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:50:00 to 05-APR-11 04:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reportedly down on Highway 52.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:50:00 to 05-APR-11 04:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large pecan tree was reportedly uprooted on South Church Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:50:00 to 05-APR-11 04:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDY HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree reportedly fell on a house on Quinby Circle. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:35:00 to 05-APR-11 04:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLENHEIM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down along Highway 381 between Clio and Blenheim. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:41:00 to 05-APR-11 04:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP BRANCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swing set was reportedly destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:45:00 to 05-APR-11 04:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reportedly down on West Darlington Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:52:00 to 05-APR-11 04:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDY HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell onto a house on Drury Lane causing major roof damage. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:51:00 to 05-APR-11 04:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of roof was reportedly missing from a mobile home on Boyd Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:52:00 to 05-APR-11 04:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDY HILL
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A storage building was reportedly lifted by the wind and destroyed on the Quinby Baseball field. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:52:00 to 05-APR-11 04:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDY HILL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large oak trees were reportedly down across the intersection of Quinby Circle and Clark Memorial Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:13:00 to 05-APR-11 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULLINS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down on Gapway Street near the intersection with U.S. 76. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 03:45:00 to 05-APR-11 03:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRBY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of River Road and Brickyard Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:00:00 to 05-APR-11 04:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENNETSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of David's Mill Pond Road and Highway 9. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:04:00 to 05-APR-11 04:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large trees were blocking the road near the intersection of Bradley Road and Highway 385. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:04:00 to 05-APR-11 04:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LESTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Academy Road and Highway 385. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:52:00 to 05-APR-11 04:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell onto a mobile home on Main Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:56:00 to 05-APR-11 04:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reportedly down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reportedly down on a house on East Jefferson Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree and power lines were reportedly down on Stewart Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree reportedly fell onto power lines on South Pine Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:05:00 to 05-APR-11 05:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree limbs reportedly fell across U.S. Highway 76. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:08:00 to 05-APR-11 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree reportedly fell onto a fence on McEachern Heights. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:08:00 to 05-APR-11 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree limbs reportedly fell across Gibson Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:11:00 to 05-APR-11 05:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULLINS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A dilapidated warehouse was reportedly destroyed on Cypress Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:13:00 to 05-APR-11 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULLINS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Large trees and power lines down on North Park Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:12:00 to 05-APR-11 05:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULLINS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reportedly in roadway on North Cooper Street near intersection with West Marion Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:15:00 to 05-APR-11 05:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYNOR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Highway 129 and Vaught Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

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

Trees were reportedly down on South Main Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:08:00 to 05-APR-11 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree reportedly fell onto a house on Georgetown Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:10:00 to 05-APR-11 05:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARVERS BAY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down on Choppee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:15:00 to 05-APR-11 05:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER XRDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down on Tom Cribb Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:00:00 to 05-APR-11 04:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLYTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs and power lines were reportedly down on Westover Drive.