An area of scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed in the afternoon hours to the northwest along a strong cold front. These storms eventually transitioned into a line of thunderstorms through the evening and propagated into southeast South Carolina in the early morning hours. These storms were strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:26:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down near the intersection of Hiers Corner Road and Bells Highway. Also, another tree was reported down on Interstate 95 near exit 57 by the public.

Hail in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:21:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTAGEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail.

Hail in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:40:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported half-dollar sized hail persisting for 8 minutes.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:44:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LADSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Ladson.

Hail in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:45:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty National Weather Service employee reported quarter sized hail near Ladson.

Hail in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:49:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARNES XRD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported quarter sized hail on Cypress Gardens Road.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:50:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported quarter sized hail falling on Kellum Road, Ashley Phosphate Road, and Royal Palm Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLENDALE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:04:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Allendale County dispatch reported multiple trees down on power lines on Bay Shore Drive near Fairfax.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:09:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESTILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Hampton County dispatch reported multiple trees down along Columbia Highway near Estill.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:15:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLANDTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down at the intersection of Highway 63 and Moselle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 21-MAR-17 23:42:00 to 21-MAR-17 23:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAILEYS LNDG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Beaufort County dispatch reported a tree down on Pinckney Colony Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAR-17 00:15:00 to 22-MAR-17 00:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLLY BEACH
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow site at the Folly Beach pier measured a 51 knot wind gust.