An upper trough, sufficient moisture, diurnal heating, and atmospheric shear led to severe thunderstorm development.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:19:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported a tree down on a vehicle with a person trapped inside.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 14:45:00 to 03-MAY-21 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HELENA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Newberry Co Sheriff's Office reported trees down off of Hwy. 121 and Drayton St.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 14:40:00 to 03-MAY-21 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAGOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Newberry Co Sheriff's Office reported trees down near Hwy 76 and Garys Ln. Time estimated.

Hail in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 14:52:00 to 03-MAY-21 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observer at Saluda Water Plant reported ping pong ball size hail. Time estimated.

Hail in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 14:52:00 to 03-MAY-21 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saluda Co Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail at the Saluda Co Courthouse.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 14:40:00 to 03-MAY-21 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUDLICK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Newberry Co Sheriff's Office reported trees down along Hwy 56 and Brehmer Road.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 14:50:00 to 03-MAY-21 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported a tree on roadway at Pisgah Church Road and US Hwy. 1.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:00:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lexington Co Emergency Manager reported a power line down on Harmon St and Laurel St.  Time estimated.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:05:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public report, via social media, of golf ball size hail in the Red Bank area at the intersection of SC Hwy 6 (S Lake Dr) and SC Hwy 602 (Platt Springs Rd).  Time estimated.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:07:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS Employee reported golf ball size hail in Red Bank.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:10:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported dime to penny size hail at the intersection of I-20 and US Hwy 378.  Time estimated.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:08:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDMUND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public report of golf ball size hail along Savannah Hills Dr.  Time estimated.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:10:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported golf ball size hail in the Dunhill neighborhood off of Corley Mill Road.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 14:54:00 to 03-MAY-21 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS Employee reported a tree partially snapped on Canting Way in Lexington.  Time estimated.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:12:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported pea to dime size hail on Old Barnwell Road near the Airport.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:10:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAGOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC DOT reported a tree down in the roadway blocking all lanes at the intersection of Horatio-Hagood Road and SC 261 near Rembert.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:32:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Report received via social media of a mid sized tree that fell on a property near the Five Points area in Columbia.  Time estimated.

Hail in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:50:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported hail up to golf ball size in the town of Lynchburg.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 17:40:00 to 03-MAY-21 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLAR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported a tree that had fallen, partially blocking SC 64 near the town of Olar.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 16:40:00 to 03-MAY-21 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCHP reported a tree down along W Brewington Rd near October Cir, south of Dalzell.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:00:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lexington Co Emergency Manager reported a power line down at the intersection of Barr Rd and Wildlife Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-21 15:40:00 to 03-MAY-21 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CHARLES
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lee Co Emergency manager reported 3 trees down on the roadway and 1 power line down  between St. Charles Rd and Dog Island Rd.  Time estimated.