A line of showers and thunderstorms, along and ahead of a cold front, moved east across the region in the late afternoon and evening of 10/31/2019.   Due to sufficient atmospheric instability and shear, some of the thunderstorms were severe and contained a few embedded tornadoes.

Tornado in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 17:02:00 to 31-OCT-19 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado once again touched down near Clinton Sease Farms along Olde Farm Rd. This is the location of the most widespread tree damage and strongest winds. The tornado continued NE and uprooted and snapped nearly two dozen trees between Olde Farm Rd and Rabbit Rd. A small wood building at the farm lost a good portion of its metal
roof. The tornado ended just as it crossed Rabbit Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 17:35:00 to 31-OCT-19 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A social media report was received, with photos, of trees down and damage to two vehicles. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 18:16:00 to 31-OCT-19 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRELLS XRDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were reported down on Edisto River Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 15:46:00 to 31-OCT-19 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT LANE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

County highway dept reported several trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 18:52:00 to 31-OCT-19 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Large tree limbs were downed in the town of Manning.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 17:58:00 to 31-OCT-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUGH PT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were downed along Arant St near Pageland.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 18:01:00 to 31-OCT-19 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAGELAND ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were downed along Evans Mill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 18:18:00 to 31-OCT-19 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHUNE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were downed in multiple locations SE of Bethune.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 16:50:00 to 31-OCT-19 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

RCWINDS gage at Coast Guard Island on Lake Murray measured a wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 16:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HELENA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large oak tree was downed on Pope St.  Time estimated.

Tornado in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 16:59:00 to 31-OCT-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILBERT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the intersection of Roy Steele Rd and Crosby Rd, just NE of the town of Gilbert. It moved quickly to the NE at nearly 50 mph. It ended near the intersection of Drawbill Rd and Austin McCartha Rd. Much of the damage was
confined to trees that were both hardwood and softwood. The tornado downed large tree limbs, uprooted a tree and snapped a couple of softwood trees approximately
20 to 30 feet off the ground. The strong winds blew a piece of sheet metal that wrapped itself around a tree trunk.

Tornado in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 17:09:00 to 31-OCT-19 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The final touchdown occurred near Lexington Middle School near the intersection of Dreher St and Harmon St. A large hardwood tree snapped and took down a power line. A small hardwood tree was snapped about 30 feet off the ground. There were several large limbs that came down on a power line along Harmon St. Portions of a wooden fence were blown over behind a home along Dreher St.