A frontal boundary stretched across the region, with warm and unstable air along and south of the boundary, combined with a strong upper level disturbance to produce severe thunderstorms that moved across the region, producing strong damaging wind and some hail.

Hail in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 22:20:00 to 21-MAR-17 22:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUCKNOW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported, via social media, around 10 minutes of large hail, with the largest hailstones slightly larger than the size of a golf ball.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 20:37:00 to 21-MAR-17 20:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYS XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down at the intersection of Denny Hwy and Hollywood Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 20:38:00 to 21-MAR-17 20:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCHANT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway patrol reported several trees down at the intersection of Prosperity Hwy and Mt. Willing Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 20:44:00 to 21-MAR-17 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported tree down on Dreher Island Rd at State Park Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 20:44:00 to 21-MAR-17 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down on Big Creek Rd in Prosperity.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 20:50:00 to 21-MAR-17 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down on Rocky Cove Rd at Rocky Cove Ct.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 20:55:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down on Corley Mill Rd at SC Hwy 6.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:00:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down at the intersection of Beechcreek Rd and Wise Ferry Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:05:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down near Old Orangeburg Rd and Squirrel Hollow Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:05:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CAE)COLUMBIA METRO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Retired NWS employee reported one tree down causing damage to a carport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:05:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down on Rainbow Dr at Rainbow Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:05:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down on Sunset Blvd at White Oak Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:05:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRMO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down on Corley Mill Rd at River Bluff High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:10:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down at US Hwy 378 and Leaphart Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:18:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPITOL VIEW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported tree down on Pleasant Ridge Dr at Mountainbrook Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:21:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATESBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported power lines down on Kneece Mill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:35:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORREL HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down on Grammar Rd and Congaree Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:43:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORATIO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down on Hwy 261 and Fish Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:52:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALZELL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down at Hwy 441 and Shakemia Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:55:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down on N Purdy St at Haynesworth St in downtown Sumter.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 22:08:00 to 21-MAR-17 22:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY BLUFF XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down at East Brewington Rd and Winkles Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 22:09:00 to 21-MAR-17 22:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBOSE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down along Hwy 15 near the Lee Co line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 22:10:00 to 21-MAR-17 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISHOPVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lee Co Sheriff's Dept reported trees down across the county, as well as power lines down in the town of Bishopville.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 22:16:00 to 21-MAR-17 22:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: STIEFELTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported multiple trees down on Dibble Rd at Westcliff Dr, and at Old Dibble Rd at Lewis Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:10:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Richland Co SC Mesonet site at the Lake Murray Dam reported a wind gust to 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:46:00 to 21-MAR-17 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MMT)MC ENTIRE ANG
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Instrument at McEntire Air National Guard Base near Eastover measured a wind gust of 58 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 22:22:00 to 21-MAR-17 22:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALATHA
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Instrument in Savannah River Site at Area A wind tower, at 200 feet above the ground, measured a wind gust of 81 MPH between 1115 PM and 1130 PM EDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 22:22:00 to 21-MAR-17 22:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNELLING
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Instrument in Savannah River Site on a tower 200 feet above the ground measured a 71 MPH wind gust between 1115 PM and 1130 PM EDT.

Hail in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 21:59:00 to 21-MAR-17 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINCKNEY XRDS
Magnitude: 0.50 
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.01K
Reported by: Public

Public reported one quarter to one half inch hail.

Hail in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 22:10:00 to 21-MAR-17 22:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANGLEY
Magnitude: 0.25 
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.01K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail less than dime size reported.