Sufficient atmospheric instability and shear, along with interaction between surface boundaries, provided scattered severe thunderstorms, producing wind damage, along with a tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:02:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees in roadway at Interstate 20 and SC Hwy 6 (Exit 55).  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:12:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CAE)COLUMBIA METRO
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS unit at Columbia Metropolitan Airport measured a peak wind gust of 65 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:10:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Downburst winds from a severe thunderstorm continued to move east across Richland County.  Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted in the Portrait Hill neighborhood near Chapin.  Further east, trees were downed at Freshly Mill Rd and Carrie Shealy Rd, 2800 Kennerly Rd, Pineway Rd and Friendly Woods Rd, Muller Rd and Pinegrove Rd, Muddy Ford Rd and Wash Lever Rd, and along Interstate 77 north of Exit 28 (Blythewood Rd).

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:18:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAU CLAIRE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down at Interstate 20 and Monticello Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 17:09:00 to 04-MAY-21 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTOVER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down on Bluff Rd at Adams Scott Rd east of Gadsden.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 17:08:00 to 04-MAY-21 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GADSDEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down on Congaree Rd at Gadsden Community Center Rd just north of Gadsden.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:30:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEIVERN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree blocking roadway at Westbridge Rd and Charmont Dr.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:35:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported a 72 mph (63 knot) wind gust with a home weather station on Longtown Rd near Ridgeway.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:32:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMALLWOOD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree down blocking roadway at Interstate 77 northbound at Exit 32 (E Peach Rd).  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:29:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMPSON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm downburst winds toppled a large tree onto a mobile home, displacing it from it's foundation, along SC Hwy 34 north of Gumsprings Rd. Other trees were downed east towards Interstate 77.

Tornado in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:23:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: RION
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado, with peak
winds of 105 mph, near Rion in Fairfield County, SC. The tornado began near Hard
Rock Rd, uprooting and snapping numerous trees as it moved northeast across Ridge
Rd and Granite Ln. The tornado then intensified to EF1 strength as it crossed Rion Rd
and Stony Cir, snapping and uprooting many large hardwood trees and causing minor
damage to siding on a couple of homes.
The tornado then continued its track east across the Fairfield County Airport where
damage occurred to a total of five planes and one hangar. One plane was totaled
after the tornado removed it from its tie-down ropes and flipped it. The plane was
tossed 100 yards into a field between runways and one of its wings was removed.
The tie-down ropes were still in place when the survey occurred with pieces from the
plane still attached. Security camera video at the airport documented this event. The
hangar that was damaged had a portion of two external walls pushed outward by
the tornado.
The tornado then continued east across State Highway 269, Old Ruff Rd, US Highway 321 South and Oxner Rd and Roddy Rd, mainly producing EF0 damage with trees
uprooted and snapped. One large tree fell on a home on US Highway 321 South,
causing substantial roof damage.

The tornado then dissipated near Little Cedar Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 16:05:00 to 04-MAY-21 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASSATT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down blocking the roadway at Ivy Rd and US Hwy 1 in Cassatt.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 16:05:00 to 04-MAY-21 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYBURN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public report of multiple power lines downed across Lockhart Rd near North Central High School.  A photo was submitted via social media.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:50:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public report of a tree falling on a house with exterior damage only.  Exact location unknown.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 16:31:00 to 04-MAY-21 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: STIEFELTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down along Trolley Line Rd near Proud Pacer Dr.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 16:32:00 to 04-MAY-21 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEECH IS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Beech Island Fire Dept reported tree and power line down on roadway on Sheraton Dr.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 16:30:00 to 04-MAY-21 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATRICK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree down in roadway at Cedar Creek Rd and Underground Branch Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 17:55:00 to 04-MAY-21 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKS XRDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were downed along Interstate 26, NE of Bowman.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-MAY-21 15:00:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPIN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A microburst, with estimated wind speeds up to 80 mph, caused damage in the Melvin Park area.  Partial roof and siding damage occurred to some homes near Chapin Elementary School.  Several trees were also downed in that area, along with downed trees at Old Lexington Hwy and Sid Bickley Rd.  Time estimated.