An upper level trough and surface front moved through the region, along and ahead of which a band of showers and thunderstorms, some severe, occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:30:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST ANDREWS
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.01K
Reported by: Mesonet

RCWINDS gage at St. Andrews Rd and Broad River Rd measured a peak wind gust of 50 MPH at 1730 EST.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:34:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CAE)COLUMBIA METRO
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.01K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Columbia Metropolitan Airport measure a peak wind gust of 54 MPH at 1734 EST.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:01:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATESBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey determined that a downburst, with peak winds of 85 to 90 MPH, occurred along Placid Circle.  There were numerous hardwood and softwood trees that were either uprooted or snapped. Part of a metal roof was lifted off of a shed and some shingles were blown off of a house.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:30:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRMO
Magnitude: 0.25 
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.01K
Reported by: Public

Pea sized hail reported in Irmo.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:21:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLENTINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down on Mike Stuck Rd and Broad River Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:30:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERSHAW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported, via social media, roof damage to a barn in the town of Kershaw, and downed trees and power lines on Blackmon Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:30:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST ANDREWS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down on Townes Rd and Nottingham Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:50:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down on Jerusalem Branch Rd and Millers Pond Rd near Salley.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:10:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported tree in the road on Interstate 26 westbound about 1 mile west of exit 91.

Tornado in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 18:48:00 to 12-FEB-19 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORANGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak EF-1 Tornado touched down in Orangeburg Co SC approximately 6.6 miles south of the Town of Bowman. The tornado initially touched down near the intersection of Flatwoods Rd and Rigby Rd. The tornado continued to move along Rigby Rd for just over one half mile. The tornado dissipated well before reaching Reevesville Rd. The tornado damaged several dozen trees along the path. Many of the trees were either uprooted, snapped or had damage to several limbs. The trees were a combination of hardwood and softwood trees. There were three structures that were damaged, all of which were along Rigby Rd, near the intersection of Flatwoods Rd. The top of a snapped off pine tree landed on a well built brick home. An elderly lady was in
the home at the time, but was uninjured. The tree damaged a small portion of the roof. A single wide manufactured home had some damage to the shingles on the roof on the west end of the structure. An old wooden barn had a partially collapsed roof with sheet of tin near the property. Another wooden building suffered damage to the tin roof. The tin blew eastward and was caught in the nearby trees. The strong winds and trees downed a power line along Rigby Rd that had to be replaced.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:23:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOXTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media reported a carport blown over on Snipes Pond Rd just south of Interstate 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-19 17:45:00 to 12-FEB-19 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENTSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees down on Wedgefield Rd near Decker Blvd. Reported by local broadcast media via social media.