Clusters of thunderstorms developed across portions of southeast South Carolina in the afternoon hours ahead of a strong cold front. Several of these thunderstorms became strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts and large hail.

Hail in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:15:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONCKS CORNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Berkeley County dispatch reported quarter sized hail in Moncks Corner.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:02:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LADSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported dime sized hail at the intersection of Ladson Road and Miles Jamison Road. The spotter also reported 30-40 mph winds.

Hail in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:05:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS volunteer reported hail ranging from the size of quarters to golf balls.

Hail in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:10:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail on Saint Helena Island near Cuffee Road.

Hail in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:12:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee measured hail up to the sized of golf balls.

Hail in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:12:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLANDSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail on Abbey Lane in the Oakbrook subdivision.

Hail in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:21:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: FROGMORE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny sized hail at Racoon Ridge Road on Saint Helena Island. The hail lasted about 5 minutes.

Hail in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:34:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALVIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of quarter sized hail was received via the mPING program.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:39:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDISTO IS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail near Edisto Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:08:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLANDTON
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Colleton County Emergency Management reported a tree down in the 2000 block of Adnah Church Road.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 15:02:00 to 20-MAR-18 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported on King Street between George and Calhoun Streets.

Hail in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 16:40:00 to 20-MAR-18 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEDBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail ranging from pea to dime sized near Jedburg.

Hail in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 16:55:00 to 20-MAR-18 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONCKS CORNER ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter located near Pinopolis reported penny to nickel sized hail.

Hail in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 16:58:00 to 20-MAR-18 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONCKS CORNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Berkeley County dispatch reported quarter sized hail at their office.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:25:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANADYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported 2 trees down near the intersection of Highway 61 and Arrowhead lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 16:40:00 to 20-MAR-18 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEDBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down on Orangeburg Road in front of the Blackberry Creek subdivision.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 13:43:00 to 20-MAR-18 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUPONT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of dime sized hail around West Ashley.

Hail in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 13:45:00 to 20-MAR-18 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail reported near Central Church on Highway 278.

Hail in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 13:50:00 to 20-MAR-18 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hilton Head Fire Department reported quarter sized hail.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 13:50:00 to 20-MAR-18 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUPONT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee sent in pictures of nickel sized hail via Twitter. The hail occurred on Bermuda Stone Road in the Carolina Bay subdivision.

Hail in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 13:50:00 to 20-MAR-18 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORCHESTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported near the intersection of Interstate 526 and Dorchester Road.

Hail in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-18 14:00:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAUFUSKIE IS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo of 2 inch diameter hail on Daufuskie Island was received via Twitter.