A stationary front, an upper low, and a moist environment contributed to thunderstorm activity that produced locally heavy rain in some locations. A few of the storms produced hail and wind damage. 2 day rainfall totals across Richland County, SC, courtesy RCWINDS, of up to 3 to over 5 and a half inches were measured, with the heaviest amounts in lower Richland Co in the Hopkins area.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-APR-17 23:17:00 to 23-APR-17 23:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYMPIA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

USGS stream gage at Rocky Branch Creek at Main and Whaley St reached the flood stage of 7.2 feet at 1217 am EDT on April 24th (1117 pm EST on April 23rd).

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-APR-17 23:35:00 to 23-APR-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A car was submerged halfway up the door near the intersection of Gervais St and Harden St under the railroad bridge.

Heavy Rain in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-APR-17 00:00:00 to 24-APR-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORREL HILL
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Mesonet

RCWINDS gage at Lower Richland Fire Station measured a 2 day rainfall total of 5.63 inches.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-APR-17 23:45:00 to 23-APR-17 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYMPIA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

USGS stream gage at Rocky Branch Creek at the intersection of Main and Whaley St peaked at 10.29 feet at 12:45 am EDT April 24th (11:45 pm EST April 23rd).  Flood stage is 7.2 feet. The stream fell below flood stage at 1:09 am EDT April 24th (12:09 am EST April 24th).

Flash Flood in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-APR-17 16:41:00 to 24-APR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding reported at intersection of River Dr and Calhoun St near Rowesville. 2 feet of water covered the roadway.

Flash Flood in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-APR-17 18:30:00 to 24-APR-17 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR HOLES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roadway flooding on Interstate 26 at mile marker 154. Flooding also along Five Chop Rd.

Flash Flood in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-APR-17 18:40:00 to 24-APR-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGEBURG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Orangeburg Co EM reported 3584 Charleston Hwy flooded and impassable.

Hail in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-APR-17 13:40:00 to 24-APR-17 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMMOND XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EMT crew experienced quarter size hail along Big Beaver Creek Rd.

Hail in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-APR-17 16:41:00 to 24-APR-17 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Orangeburg Co EM reported dime size hail in Rowesville.

Heavy Rain in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-APR-17 15:45:00 to 24-APR-17 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWESVILLE
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A rain gage on Calhoun St at Rowesville city limit measured 5.9 inches of rain in approximately 2 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-APR-17 18:10:00 to 24-APR-17 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKS XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down at Landsdown Rd near Bowman.

Hail in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-APR-17 17:45:00 to 24-APR-17 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGEBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 0.25 
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Orangeburg Co EM reported pea size hail along 5400 block of Charleston Hwy.