Daytime heating and considerable atmospheric instability and moisture produced scattered thunderstorms, some of which reached severe limits.  Flash flooding occurred with a few of the storms due to locally heavy rainfall.

Hail in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 11:08:00 to 29-MAY-20 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN WYCK
Magnitude: 0.25 
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported pea size hail in Indian Land.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 18:50:00 to 29-MAY-20 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Magnitude: 0.25 
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Public reported pea size hail near Hwy 6 and Old Barnwell Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 19:25:00 to 29-MAY-20 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree in roadway at Foxglove Cir and Broad River Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 20:04:00 to 29-MAY-20 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPKINS
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A downburst, with winds up to 90 mph, began just west of Lower Richland Blvd, then continued east across Old Creek Rd and Barberville Loop Rd before dissipating. The downburst path length was approximately 0.25 miles long with a width of approximately 400 yards. There were numerous trees, both hardwood and softwood, that were uprooted or snapped. Some of the trees fell and damaged or destroyed several outbuildings and sheds, and another fell on a garage, causing damage to the structure.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 20:00:00 to 29-MAY-20 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPITOL VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Columbia FD and broadcast media reported flooding at Mallard Point Apartments off Hallbrook Dr.  The Fire Dept conducted a water rescue.  Two people were injured.

Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 19:30:00 to 29-MAY-20 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLENTINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Richland Co Dept of Public Works reported that a home was flooded during the evening hours of May 29, 2020, along Rushing Wind Dr near Charing Cross Rd in the Friarsgate community.  An RCWINDS mesonet gage nearby recorded 1.80 inches of rain in 50 minutes, with an event total of 2.08 inches.  The flooding appears to have occurred in a low lying area, combined with possible drainage issues from Lordship Rd and Rushing Wind Dr.

Flash Flood in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 21:36:00 to 29-MAY-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding reported at the intersection of Bultman Dr and Wise Dr.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 20:05:00 to 29-MAY-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYMPIA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Roadway and vehicles flooded at Rosewood Dr and S Assembly St.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 20:10:00 to 29-MAY-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding reported at the intersection of Maple St and Monroe St.

Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 12:00:00 to 29-MAY-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTERS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Report received, via social media, of flooding at Old Hickory Rd and Waxhaw Village Rd.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 22:04:00 to 29-MAY-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYMPIA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding at the intersection of Rosewood Dr and Broadway St.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 12:02:00 to 29-MAY-20 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WISACKY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed at Lee State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-20 18:09:00 to 29-MAY-20 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCHANT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down near the intersection of Double Bridges Rd and Papas Path.