A line of thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front and moved through the area producing some large hail and wind damage.  Most of the damage was due to trees falling, some on homes or vehicles.  Three small tornadoes also touched down in the Midlands.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 08:00:00 to 28-APR-11 08:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: GABLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Black River Electric Coop reported trees and powerlines down in the Gable area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 08:15:00 to 28-APR-11 08:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 160.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Black River Electric Coop reported trees and powerlines down in Summerton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 08:15:00 to 28-APR-11 08:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 16.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Black River Electric Coop reported trees and powerlines down in Summerton.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:48:00 to 28-APR-11 09:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHUNE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Black River Electric Coop reported large limbs and powerlines down in Bethune.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 05:56:00 to 28-APR-11 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported trees down in Camden.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:18:00 to 28-APR-11 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLIAN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WXJ20 NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter Tower Antenna damaged by a strong wind gust as relayed by the ETV contractor.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 04:51:00 to 28-APR-11 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILBERT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail in Gilbert.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 05:35:00 to 28-APR-11 05:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIKEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 24.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Aiken county sheriff reported trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 07:34:00 to 28-APR-11 07:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

HAM radio and storm survey found trees down, stop signs bent over, uprooted trees, powerlines down, and a home significantly damaged from a tree falling on it.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 07:17:00 to 28-APR-11 07:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNELLING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported numerous trees down in the Snelling area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 05:29:00 to 28-APR-11 05:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported trees down near Bluff and Avalon roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 05:28:00 to 28-APR-11 05:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported trees down near Laurel and Waverly streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 07:02:00 to 28-APR-11 07:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC BRIDE CORNERS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Black River Electric Coop reported trees and powerlines down near Maywood Middle School.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 05:27:00 to 28-APR-11 05:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTHURTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported trees and powerlines down in the Olympia area.

Tornado in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 06:37:00 to 28-APR-11 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT MOTTE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 12.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey confirmed a HAM radio report of a tornado touchdown southwest of Ft. Motte.  An EF1 tornado with winds of near 100mph took down numerous trees and powerlines, damaged a farm, and rolled over a large section of a field irrigation system.  Nickel size hail was also reported.

Tornado in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 06:50:00 to 28-APR-11 07:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRIVATEER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 48.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF1 tornado of winds near 90 mph had intermittent touch downs along its path.  Numerous trees were either blown over or snapped.  Minor damage was done to several homes.

Tornado in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 07:18:00 to 28-APR-11 07:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHILOH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported trees down on Forge road and Pudding Swamp road in the Shiloh Community from an EF0 tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 06:35:00 to 28-APR-11 06:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC BEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported power outages across the area.