An upper level disturbance moved east and interacted with a stationary front, producing a mesoscale convective system (MCS) which moved east across the northern Midlands of SC, producing widespread wind damage, with additional scattered severe thunderstorms developing across the Central Midlands of SC which produced hail and some wind damage. A fatality occurred in Lancaster Co SC when winds toppled a tree and a power pole which fell onto a vehicle.

Hail in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 17:44:00 to 22-MAY-20 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported nickel size hail in the town of Elko.  Time estimated.

Hail in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 18:36:00 to 22-MAY-20 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported quarter size hail near the community of Wells. Time estimated.

Funnel Cloud in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 18:11:00 to 22-MAY-20 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUTAW SPGS
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Firefighter reported a funnel cloud as the storm moved east of Eutawville.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 18:10:00 to 22-MAY-20 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUTAW SPGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down near the intersection of Belvedere Dr and Moncks Corner Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 18:24:00 to 22-MAY-20 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWMAN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down on Beacon Tree Rd at US Hwy 178 north of Bowman.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 15:30:00 to 22-MAY-20 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROCKETTS XRDS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported, and was later confirmed by county officials, that strong thunderstorm winds toppled a tree and power pole which fell onto a vehicle traveling on Small St near Springdale Rd, in the town of Springdale, and killed a 57-year-old male.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 17:09:00 to 22-MAY-20 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIMINI
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported downed trees on Elliotts Landing Rd at Old River Rd.  Time estimated.

Hail in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 15:14:00 to 22-MAY-20 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIKEN AFS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported at a convenience store on US Hwy 1 near Exit 22 on Interstate 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 15:34:00 to 22-MAY-20 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELGIN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A power pole and power lines were downed on US Hwy 521 just south of Lancaster.  Reported via social media with photo provided.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 15:25:00 to 22-MAY-20 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County dispatch reported trees and power lines down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 15:42:00 to 22-MAY-20 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINGLES XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter, who is also an Assistant Fire Chief, reported trees down at Willie Usher Rd and Robert Usher Rd.  He estimated wind gusts to be around 60 MPH.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 15:50:00 to 22-MAY-20 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEATH SPGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Spotter relayed a report from the public of a tree down on a vehicle on Turnipseed Rd east of Heath Springs.  No injuries.  Photo shared via social media.  Exact location not available.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:00:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees reported down on Hwy 265 just east of Jefferson, near Fork Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:00:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAGELAND ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down at Evans Mill Rd and Zion Church Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:14:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGELUS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

RAWS unit (JEFS1) located in the Carolina Sandhills NWR measured a peak wind gust of 57 MPH at 1714 EDT (1614 EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:05:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKMAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed at Big Creek Rd and Morris Rd.  Time estimated.

Hail in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:05:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA CO ARPT
Magnitude: 0.25 
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer reported pea size hail, over a 7 minute duration, about 6 miles SW of Saluda.

Hail in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:18:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RILEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail, of 1.5 inch diameter, was reported on Riley Rd near Burke Rd.

Hail in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 17:04:00 to 22-MAY-20 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONE STAR
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported quarter to ping pong ball size hail along Stumphole Rd.  Time estimated.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:17:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLIAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail north of Dentsville.

Hail in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:41:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELGIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported nickel size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:18:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRUP
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were downed near the intersection of Woodlake Circle and Lakemont Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:19:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRUP
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were downed near Mellow Woods Ln and Pine Meadow Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:26:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRUP
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed on a power line on Heimatsweg Rd at Old Lexington Hwy.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:28:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRUP
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed on a power line, and was across the roadway, on Old Forge Rd near Willow Cove Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 16:19:00 to 22-MAY-20 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRUP
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree down in roadway at Green Meadow Dr and Amicks Ferry Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 17:04:00 to 22-MAY-20 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST ANDREWS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down on Ashland Rd and Gardendale Dr.  Time estimated.

Hail in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 17:24:00 to 22-MAY-20 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SSC)SHAW AFB SUMTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Weather observer at Shaw AFB observed one inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-20 17:44:00 to 22-MAY-20 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees down in the town of Elko.  Time estimated.