Moderate to strong atmospheric instability and shear led to a line of showers and thunderstorms along a cold front, that moved east across the region during the afternoon, producing wind damage along with some embedded tornadoes.
NWS Storm Survey teams found that a total of 5 tornadoes occurred.  Considerable thunderstorm downburst wind damage also occurred.  A 3-year-old boy was killed when a large tree, that was downed by strong thunderstorm winds, fell onto his home near Sumter, SC.

Tornado in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:07:00 to 19-APR-19 13:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROMER XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down near the south end of Asias Branch Rd and moved quickly to the north-northeast. The tornado downed a few trees along with large branches near Asias Branch Rd. The tornado continued toward Jeanette Rd and then to Old Newberry Hwy. The most extensive damage occurred along Old Newberry Hwy near the intersection with Jeanette Rd. The tornado completely destroyed a large 2 story chicken house that was constructed of oak beams and insulated with a tin roof. There were numerous trees damaged in this area. Some trees were snapped, uprooted and large limbs were blown off. A small out building sustained damage to the metal roof and siding. Another small shed behind a mobile home was moved two feet off of the foundation. There was damage to the under-pinning of the mobile home.

Tornado in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:29:00 to 19-APR-19 13:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNING CLARENDON AR
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the shore of Lake Marion near M W Rickenbaker Rd then moved to the NE. The first point of damage was found at Camp Bob Cooper where there were multiple trees down across the camp. There was also damage to two docks and minor roof damage to one of the cabins.
The tornado moved across a cove on Lake Marion to Lesesne Dr, McFadden Ave, and Regal St where the tornado reached an intensity of EF-2.  The EF-2 tornado continued to the NNE to near Patriot Rd, Rockfish Rd and Possum Run. Along this path from Lesesne Dr up to Rockfish Rd, there was widespread tree damage. Trees were either uprooted or snapped and fell on homes, vehicle and boats. There were several mobile homes which sustained damage. One was completely destroyed with just the cinder block supports remaining. Another was partially destroyed with the backside addition of the home collapsed.
The tornado then weakened some and continued northeast causing damage to trees and minor damage to homes along Malibu Dr and Beaver Dr before lifting just past Durant Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:40:00 to 19-APR-19 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RMEBERT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm downburst winds took down numerous trees along a swath stretching from  Rembert to Dalzell to north Sumter. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 12:59:00 to 19-APR-19 12:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGEBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Orangeburg Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) at 1359 EDT (1259 EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 12:55:00 to 19-APR-19 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA OWENS ARPT
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Public reported 2 large trees were downed in the Rosewood neighborhood.  Wind gusts were estimated at 50-55 mph. A peak wind gust of 52 MPH was measured at nearby Owens Field at 1355 EDT (1255 EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 12:55:00 to 19-APR-19 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA OWENS ARPT
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Owens Field airport measured a peak wind gust of 52 MPH at 1355 EDT (1255 EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:54:00 to 19-APR-19 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed along I-20 near the 114 mile marker.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:55:00 to 19-APR-19 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISHOPVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media relayed photo, via social media, of a tree down on a house in Bishopville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:40:00 to 19-APR-19 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter and law enforcement reported downed trees and structural damage due to a thunderstorm downburst.  Wind damage occurred to a brick structure on Brooklyn Ave in Lancaster.  Trees were downed on SC Hwy 9 and Sunshine Rd.  A tree fell on a house on Stinson Rd.  Three trees were downed on Thompson Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:42:00 to 19-APR-19 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down on Garden Spot Ln at Hwy 97.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 12:54:00 to 19-APR-19 12:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County EM reported trees down on Arista Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 12:52:00 to 19-APR-19 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHEAST NEWBERRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed along Clara Brown Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 12:18:00 to 19-APR-19 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUPREME
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree down on Long Cane Rd near Saluda Co line. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 14:00:00 to 19-APR-19 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRDTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees down on Taxahaw Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:36:00 to 19-APR-19 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAUTHENS XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees down on New Hope Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 11:58:00 to 19-APR-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUPREME
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down on US Hwy 25. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 12:45:00 to 19-APR-19 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Awning peeled back and roof damage occured to a trailer.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:40:00 to 19-APR-19 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SSC)SHAW AFB SUMTER
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Shaw AFB near Sumter measured a peak wind gust of 55 knots (63 mph) at 1440 EDT (1340 EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:25:00 to 19-APR-19 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEDGEFIELD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey Team found that thunderstorm downburst winds knocked down several trees along a path that extended from Middleton Rd, NE to the town of Wedgefield, and NE to near McLaurin Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:39:00 to 19-APR-19 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SSC)SHAW AFB SUMTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey found that thunderstorm downburst winds toppled a large pine tree onto a mobile home on Blanche Rd in Sumter. A 3-year-old boy was inside the home at the time and was initially seriously injured.  Later reports from the media indicated that the boy succumbed from his injuries on April 26.  Event time estimated.

Tornado in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 12:48:00 to 19-APR-19 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado touched down along the South Fork of the Edisto River near South River Rd. The tornado then moved quickly to the north-northeast for nearly 11 miles, crossing Hudson Rd near the north fork of the Edisto River, Calhoun St, US Hwy 21 south of Rowesville, and then lifted along Bethel Forest Rd. The tornado did considerable damage, snapping and uprooting a large number of hardwood and softwood trees along its path. Several trees fell onto homes, vehicles and sheds. A metal shed was destroyed with debris spread over 50-100 yards. The tornado
was on the ground for about 8 minutes.

Tornado in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:01:00 to 19-APR-19 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR HOLES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Orangeburg Co SC around 1401 EDT (1301 EST) near the intersection of Old Elloree Rd and Odell Dr. The tornado then moved quickly to the north-northeast for nearly 8 miles, crossing Cloverdale Lane, Gramling Rd, Interstate 26, Glenzell Rd, Cameron Rd, Shulmer Rd, and finally Mount Carmel Rd. The tornado then moved into Calhoun Co SC around 1407 EDT (1307 EST) near Church Camp Rd and Moorer Rd. The tornado continued to the NNE crossing Belleville Rd and then lifted around 1409 EDT (1309 EST) before reaching US Hwy 176.
The tornado did considerable damage, snapping and uprooting a large number of hardwood and softwood trees along its path. Trees fell onto several mobile homes, destroying at least 2 of them. At least one home had shingles removed from the roof. An agricultural center pivot irrigation system was also knocked over off of Mount Carmel Rd.

Tornado in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:07:00 to 19-APR-19 13:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMERON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Orangeburg Co SC around 1401 EDT (1301 EST) near the intersection of Old Elloree Rd and Odell Dr. The tornado then moved quickly to the north-northeast for nearly 8 miles, moving into Calhoun Co SC around 1407 EDT (1307 EST) near Church Camp Rd and Moorer Rd. The tornado continued to the NNE crossing Belleville Rd and then lifted around 1409 EDT (1309 EST) before reaching US Hwy 176.
The tornado did considerable damage, snapping and uprooting a large number of hardwood and softwood trees along its path. Walls collapsed on a cinder block garage, with the metal roofing tossed across the roadway, on Moorer Rd.

Tornado in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-19 13:08:00 to 19-APR-19 13:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down near US Hwy 176 and moved quickly north to Mollys Rock Rd where it dissipated. Most of the damage was restricted to a small area along Mollys Rock Rd. There were three hardwood trees and one softwood tree that were snapped. One large oak tree was snapped off near the ground and the other
trees were snapped off about 15 to 20 feet above the ground.