Clusters of thunderstorms developed ahead of a mid-level trough and very quickly turned severe as they increased in coverage during the mid and late afternoon.  Several storm mergers and storm-boundary interactions were observed through radar interrogation. The environment was very unstable and soundings indicated a pronounced inverted-v signature.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:54:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCASTEE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

About 15 pine trees were either snapped or uprooted. A large shopping center sign was blown down. Large fences were also observed to be blown over. The damage was along and near Highway 501 between Carolina Forest Boulevard and Gardner Lacy Road. The damage was likely the result of a microburst.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:36:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCASTEE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were reportedly down in Carolina Forest. The time was estimated based on radar data. The damage was likely the result of a microburst.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:35:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HILL EAST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reportedly down at the recycle center near the intersection of Highway 544 and Highway 31.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:24:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCASTEE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of nickels was reported near Socastee High School.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:30:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCASTEE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of half dollars was reported near the intersection of Highway 544 and Highway 31.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:31:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCASTEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were reportedly down near the intersection of Highway 544 and Highway 31.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:34:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCASTEE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail to the size of half dollars was reported.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:35:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HILL EAST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of quarters was reported near Highway 544.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:35:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HILL EAST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of quarters was reported.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:37:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE IS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of pennies was reported along Loblolly Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:45:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCASTEE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down on Peachtree Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:55:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLSBROOK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reportedly down along Live Oak Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 17:00:00 to 23-JUN-11 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONWAY HORRY CO ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two single engine airplanes were flipped over at the Conway Airport. One plane came to a rest over 100 feet from where it was parked.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 17:08:00 to 23-JUN-11 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: TODDVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail to the size of nickels was reported along Highway 701.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 14:48:00 to 23-JUN-11 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMAR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 15:16:00 to 23-JUN-11 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees with diameters up to 12 inches were reportedly down near the intersection of South Charleston Road and Pocket Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Funnel Cloud in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 14:48:00 to 23-JUN-11 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMAR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Darlington 911 center received reports of a funnel cloud near Lamar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 15:28:00 to 23-JUN-11 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAMPIT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:15:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: NESMITH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were reportedly down along Sandhill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-11 16:15:00 to 23-JUN-11 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARIEL XRDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Grady Road and Highway 41.