Thunderstorms initiated ahead of a slow moving cold front. Thunderstorms with large hail repeatedly tracked across mainly Horry County, South Carolina during the late afternoon and into the evening hours. The Myrtle Beach area was especially hard hit and many of the golf ball sized hail reports were from the Grand Strand.

Hail in WILLIAMSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 20:15:00 to 23-MAY-14 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREELEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported on Eddie Woods Road.

Hail in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 21:00:00 to 23-MAY-14 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDREWS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported by the amateur radio network. The report was relayed by NWS CHS.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 21:24:00 to 23-MAY-14 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down. The public estimated winds to 60 mph.

Hail in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 21:24:00 to 23-MAY-14 21:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported.

Hail in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 21:31:00 to 23-MAY-14 21:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON XRDS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported in the North Santee community.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 16:05:00 to 23-MAY-14 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JORDANVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported. The hail reportedly lasted for 10 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 21:05:00 to 23-MAY-14 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large oak tree was reported down along Highway 527. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 15:57:00 to 23-MAY-14 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: REHOBETH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported on Dog Bluff Road. The hail reportedly lasted for 8 minutes.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 15:52:00 to 23-MAY-14 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOTTY BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported at Seaside Mulch on Dog Bluff Road. The hail lasted for 5 minutes and covered the ground.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 15:50:00 to 23-MAY-14 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: REHOBETH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of golf balls was reported on Dog Bluff Road.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 16:05:00 to 23-MAY-14 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported. The hail covered the ground.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 16:15:00 to 23-MAY-14 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported on Racepath Avenue.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 16:18:00 to 23-MAY-14 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAISY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported on Red Bluff Road.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 16:30:00 to 23-MAY-14 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE BEACH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Three-quarter inch hail was measured at WMBF Studios.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 16:32:00 to 23-MAY-14 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE IS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three-quarter inch hail was measured by a spotter.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:21:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOTTY BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported on Dog Bluff Road.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:23:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CRE)NORTH MYRTLE BE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported at the North Myrtle Beach Airport.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:25:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE BEACH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public measured 1.75 inch hail at Broadway at the Beach.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:29:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDY HILL BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported at Barefoot Landing.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:29:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDY HILL BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One inch hail was measured by the media in the Briarcliffe Acres neighborhood.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:40:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE BEACH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail to the size of golf balls was reported at Broadway at the Beach.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:41:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE BEACH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of golf balls was reported on 33rd Avenue N.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:42:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:43:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMETTO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported at the Best Western Oceanfront Inn and Suites.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:47:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN FOREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public measured 1 inch hail on 64th Avenue N.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 17:59:00 to 23-MAY-14 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE IS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public measured 1.75 inch hail in the Carolina Forest neighborhood.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 18:03:00 to 23-MAY-14 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN FOREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public measured 1 inch hail along Grissom Parkway near the intersection with Business Highway 17.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 18:06:00 to 23-MAY-14 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN FOREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public measured 1 inch hail along Highway 17 Bypass between 38th Avenue and 48th Avenue.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-MAY-14 20:07:00 to 23-MAY-14 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported at WMBF Studios.