Hurricane Matthew impacted the region on the night of Friday, October 7th and during much of the day on Saturday, October 8th. Tropical Storm force wind gusts were observed across most of the SC Midlands and Central Savannah River Area. Heavy rain also occurred, but was mainly confined to the eastern Midlands and parts of the lower Central Savannah River Area and resulted in flash flooding.

High Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 04:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enorcement Dispatch reported multiple trees down throughout the county, especially along Highway 278, and in Barnwell and Kline. Broadcast Media reported power outages affecting at least 700 customers. Highway 64 and Patterson Mill Road were closed due to downed trees and power lines.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 07:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONE STAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Hwy. Patrol reported the roadway washed out on Good Hope Road near Hwy. 267 McCords Ferry Road. They also reported a Stump Hole Road flooded.

Flood in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 07:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported Thor Road flooding near Track Road just south of Pelion.

High Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 06:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 1000.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down, some on county government buildings and many on private homes during the event. Power outages estimated by Duke Energy indicated at least 10,000 people were without power especially in the Bishopville area. Power was not restored to portions of the county for 3 days or more after the event. SC Forestry Commission and Department of Agriculture indicated losses to cotton and timber crops within the county.

Strong Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 09:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Cheraw Municipal Airport AWOS recorded wind gust to 47 mph.

High Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-OCT-16 23:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple reports of trees and power lines down throughout the county which closed roadways especially in the Manning and Paxville communities.

Heavy Rain in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-OCT-16 07:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNING CLARENDON AR
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

SC-CD-2 CoCoRaHS station reported 24-hr rainfall of 11.0 inches (8SSE Summerton).
SC-CD-6 CoCoRaHS station reported 24-hr rainfall of 10.0 inches. (2SSE Manning).
USGS Rain Gauge SPLS1 station reported 24-hr rainfall of 9.6 inches (6NNE Santee).

High Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 01:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Orangeburg County Airport (KOGB) ASOS reported a peak gust for the entire event of 65 mph at 8:45 AM EST.

Flash Flood in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 06:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANITEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway patrol reported a roadway washout at Breezy Hill Road and Ascauga Lake Road.

Flood in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 06:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COUCHTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway patrol reported some minor roadway flooding at the intersection of SC Hwy. 4 and Horse Health Blvd.

Flash Flood in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 07:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMBREE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported Hickory Hill Road closed due to washout in the vicinity of Harrison Road.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 08:30:00 to 08-OCT-16 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMMOND XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Hwy. Patrol reported a portion of Old State Road was washed out.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAND TERRACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Columbia City Police Department reported area flooded along Timberlane Drive near Gills Creek.

Flash Flood in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 08:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUINTS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Reported numerous roadways in and around the city of Sumter that were closed due to high water. Some of the roads impacted were Brewington Road...Camden Highway...Cook Street...Dingle Street...Liberty Street...Watkins Street and Plowden Mill Road.

Flash Flood in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 09:30:00 to 08-OCT-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GABLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported flooding of the southbound lanes of I-95 near miler marker 125 near Alcolu.

High Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 04:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of trees down throughout the county including the cities of Aiken, Burnettown and Windsor. Also, Broadcast Media and Utility Cooperative reports of numerous power outages especially along the Aiken/Barnwell County line.

Heavy Rain in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 00:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKO
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm Total Rainfall (approx. 12 hours) reported of 10.75 inches.

High Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 04:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Shaw AFB ASOS (KSSC) reported a peak gust of 63 mph during the event.

Flood in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 07:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAPPY TOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Reported numerous roads covered with water due to poor drainage across portion of West Columbia.

Flood in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 00:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGEBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reported some minor street flooding in downtown Orangeburg along US 301 John C Calhoun Drive at Sprinkle Street and also along Stonewall Jackson Blvd.

Flash Flood in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 02:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Orangeburg County EOC reported Old State Road in Holly Hill closed due to flooding. Also, flooding occurring in some buildings in Holly Hill. Water estimated to be 2 to 3 feet deep.

Flash Flood in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANTEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported flooding near Santee National Golf Course along Highway 6.

High Wind in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 01:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County EOC and Law Enforcement reported numerous trees down especially in the Denmark and Bamberg communities. Broadcast Media and Utility Companies reported initial estimates of over 6,000 electrical outages.

Heavy Rain in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 04:30:00 to 08-OCT-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUBY
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

MBES1 USGS rain gauge recorded rainfall amount of 6.60 inches.

High Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 05:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1000.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement, Department of Transportation and Media reported numerous trees and power lines down througout the county. City officials closed at least 35 different streets and roads throughout the City of Columbia. Up to 15 homes received damage from falling trees and limbs. Reports indicated damage was heaviest in Forest Acres, Columbia, Fort Jackson and Eastover communities.

Strong Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 05:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of SC Hwy 39 reported closed in northern Newberry County due to trees down across the roadway.

High Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 06:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County officials reported 55 streets closed due to blockages from downed trees and power lines in the following communities: Antioch, Bethune, Rembert, Camden, Cassat, Lugoff, Elgin, Mt. Pisgah and Westville. Portions of Interstae 20 were blocked due to trees and debris on the roadway. Duke Energy and County Officials confirmed approximately 5,000 homes were without power.

High Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 01:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1000.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement and SC Dept of Transportation reported numerous trees and power lines down throughout the county. Heaviest damage reports centered in the North, Orangeburg, Brookdale and Cordova communities. At least 2 buildings received structural and/or fire damage from falling trees and power lines. Media and Public Utility reports indicated at the mid-point of the event over 16,000 homes were without power.

High Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 05:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

McEntire JNGB (KMMT) reported a peak gust during the event of 58 mph (8:18 AM EST).

Strong Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 06:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees and downed power lines reported near Winnsboro and also along US 21 between Ridgeway and Great Falls.

High Wind in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 04:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 950.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines down closing roads throughout the county especially in the St. Matthews and Brookdale communities. Numerous trees and power lines were down as reported by SCDOT along SC-642 Dorchester Road, Wire Road, US Hwy 15, Givhan's Ferry Road and most other roadways connecting Calhoun County with Dorchester and Berkeley Counties. Tri-County Electric Cooperative reported power outages affecting 122,000 subscribers within the county. Additional reports gathered by NASA Earth Observatory published a summary from Utility Companies indicating that a combined 98 percent of customers in the county were without power at the peak of the storm. USDA reported significant cotton crop damage.

High Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 04:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Media and Public reports numerous downed trees and power lines throughout the county. Areas of Highway 378 between Columbia and Sumter had blocked lanes due to downed trees, and over 25 streets were closed in the city of Sumter due to downed trees and power lines. Power outages were extensive throughout the county and especially in and around the city of Sumter. Duke Energy and City Officials reported virtually all of the city of Sumter and areas south leading to Clarendon County were without power due to downed main transmission lines. Reports indicated between 25,000 to 30,000 homes lost electrical power. Curfews were initiated until power was mostly restored 3 days later.

High Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 05:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported 60 state and county roads were closed by downed trees and power lines especially in the Lexington, Swansea and South Congaree communities. One structure was damaged by a fallen tree in the Woodcreek Subdivision. SCE&G reported at time of highest winds 45,000 county customers were without power.

Strong Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 05:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Road reported closed due to downed trees on US378 at Gailey Creek Road.

Flash Flood in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 07:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TINDAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Reported Nazarene Church Road washed out between Nettkes Road and Poole Road.

Flash Flood in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 09:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported Old Cash Road near Juniper Road closed due to flooding. They also reported a roadway washout along Songbird Road between Teals Mill Road and Bear Creek Road.