Ian first formed as Tropical Depression Nine in the Caribbean Sea on September 23,
2022.  It moved west and northwest into the Western Caribbean and strengthened
into a hurricane.  The cyclone turned to the north and crossed over the western tip
of Cuba on September 27th.
Ian strengthened into a major hurricane and moved NNE across the SE Gulf of Mexico,
and intensified into a high end category 4 hurricane, making landfall on the SW coast
of Florida on September 28th.  Ian moved NE across central FL during the day and
night of September 28th, while gradually weakening into a Tropical Storm.
The cyclone moved off the east central Florida coast into the Atlantic Ocean, as a
Tropical Storm, during the morning of September 29th.  Ian moved northeast then
turned to the north while re-intensifying to a category 1 hurricane during the day and
night of September 29th.
Hurricane Ian made landfall as a category 1 hurricane on the South Carolina coast
near Georgetown on the afternoon of Friday September 30th. At the time of landfall,
the hurricane was producing maximum sustained winds of 85 MPH and the minimum
central pressure was estimated to be 977 mb.
Ian moved to the NNW across the north coast and Pee Dee regions of SC, while
weakening to Tropical Storm status,  on the afternoon and early evening of
September 30th.  The Tropical Storm continued moving to the NNW across central
North Carolina, and slowed down,  while weakening to post tropical cyclone status, on
the night of September 30th and morning of October 1st.
Across the Midlands of SC, widespread peak wind gusts around 30 to 40 MPH were
observed, with numerous reports of downed trees and power lines.  The highest wind
gust report in the Midlands was 51 mph at McEntire JNG Base in Eastover (Richland
Co, SC).  Rainfall amounts across the Midlands of SC ranged from around 1 to 5
inches, with highest amounts observed across the SE and E Midlands. The highest
reported total rainfall amount in the Midlands was 7.00 inches, reported by a
CoCoRaHS observer near Holly Hill, SC (Orangeburg Co).
One direct injury occurred when a tree fell onto a moving occupied vehicle in Irmo
(Richland Co, SC) on the afternoon of September 29th.

Tropical Storm in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on SC Hwy 200 and Camp Welfare Rd at 0950 EST (1050 EDT).  COOP observer in Longtown reported a storm total rainfall amount of 4.18 inches.  A peak wind gust of 37 mph was recorded at the Fairfield Co Airport in Winnsboro at 1715 EST (1815 EDT).  The Emergency Manager reported that a total of 17 trees were downed across the county, with 4 of them falling on power lines.

Tropical Storm in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-22 14:45:00 to 29-SEP-22 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto an occupied moving vehicle along Piney Grove Rd in Irmo around 1445 EST (1545 EDT).  A woman inside the car was injured.

Tropical Storm in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received.  A tree fell onto a residence on Heathwood Cir.  A tree fell onto a home and vehicle on Coleman St.  The highest wind gust in the county was 44 kt (51 mph) at McEntire JNG Base in Eastover at 1525 EST (1425 EDT).  Rainfall amounts across the county were around 2 to 4 inches. The highest storm total rainfall amount in the county was 4.76 inches observed by a CoCoRaHS observer 2 miles NW of Columbia.

Tropical Storm in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 05:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were downed onto a roadway at Two Notch Rd and Davis Hite Pl around 0530 EST (0630 EDT).  A tree was leaning on a power line, and blocking the road, along Azalea St near Harmon St in Lexington at 1310 EST (1410 EDT).  Total rainfall amounts of around 1 to 2 inches were observed.  The highest observed peak wind gusts in the county were 38 mph at Columbia Metropolitan Airport at 1808 EST (1908 EDT) and 38 mph at the RCWINDS site on Lake Murray Dam at an unknown time.

Tropical Storm in MCCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed near the intersection of Washington School Rd and Williams Long Rd at 1133 EST (1233 EDT).  A peak wind gust of 36 mph was observed at a mesonet site on Clarks Hill Lake Dam at an unknown time.  Rainfall amounts were light.

Tropical Storm in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS unit at Aiken Regional Airport recorded a peak wind gust of 39 mph at 0755 EST (0855 EDT).

Tropical Storm in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS unit at Barnwell Co Airport recorded a peak wind gust of 39 mph at 0755 EST (0855 EDT).

Tropical Storm in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Floyd Rd and Belfast Rd, NW of Silverstreet.  The AWOS unit at Newberry Co Airport recorded a peak wind gust of 37 mph at 1235 EST (1335 EDT).  The highest storm total rainfall amount in the county was 2.00 inches at a CoCoRaHS site near Prosperity.

Tropical Storm in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed in the Cheraw area, blocking 5 roads.  A large tree limb fell onto an apartment complex in Cheraw around 1400 EST (1500 EDT), with no injuries.  A large oak tree split down the middle and landed on a vehicle on E. Miller St in Jefferson around 2000 EST (2100 EDT).  A COOP observer in Jefferson estimated peak wind gusts around 50 to 60 mph.  The highest recorded peak wind gust was 41 mph at Cheraw Municipal Airport at 1655 EST (1755 EDT).   A storm total rainfall amount of 2.68 inches was measured by a COOP observer in Jefferson.

Tropical Storm in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received.  The highest peak wind gusts in the county were 44 mph at Santee Cooper Regional Airport at 0935 EST (1035 EDT), and 41 mph at a RAWS station in Santee NWR at 1344 EST (1444 EDT).
The highest storm total rainfall amount in the county was 4.69 inches observed by the public on Goat Island near Lake Marion.

Tropical Storm in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down in the roadway at Interstate 20 near mile marker 115 at 1116 EST (1216 EDT).  A tree was down in the roadway around 1600 EST (1700 EDT) on US Hwy 76 at Atkins Ave near Lynchburg.  A COOP observer near Elliott measured a storm total rainfall amount of 2.44 inches.

Tropical Storm in NORTHERN LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed in the roadway on Possum Hollow Rd and Cameron Lane, SW of Indian Land at 1352 EST (1452 EDT).

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were downed along Rob Neal Rd near Fork Hill Rd, and at University Dr and Shiloh Unity Rd around 1230 EST (1330 EDT).  A large tree was downed and blocking the roadway along Flat Creek Rd at Norseman Rd at 1425 EST (1525 EDT).

Tropical Storm in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed along US Hwy 601 and McCord Ferry Rd, and along Fort Jackson Hwy and Highway Church Rd, SE of Elgin.  A peak wind gust of 38 mph was observed at Camden Woodward Field at 1115 EST (1215 EDT).  A storm total rainfall amount of 3.06 inches was measured by a CoCoRaHS observer near Lugoff.

Tropical Storm in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received.  A storm total rainfall amount of 4.36 inches was measured by a CoCoRaHS observer west of Shaw AFB.  A peak wind gust of 44 mph was measured at Shaw AFB near Sumter at 1404 EST (1504 EDT).

Tropical Storm in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed in the roadway at Midway Rd at Old State Rd at 1530 EST (1630 EDT).  A CoCoRaHS observer near St. Matthews measured a storm total rainfall amount of 3.99 inches.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHEASTERN ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EDT-4)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received.  The public reported a storm total rainfall amount of 5.22 inches on Fountain Lake Dr near Lake Marion. Storm total rainfall amolunts, reported by the public and CoCoRaHS observers, included 7.00 inches near Holly Hill, 5.22 inches near Lake Marion, and 5.15 inches near Santee.

Tropical Storm in CENTRAL ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:00:00 (EDT-4)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were downed near the intersection of Blewer Rd and Elder Branch Rd near Cordova at 1110 EST (1210 EDT).  The ASOS unit at Orangeburg Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 41 mph at 1344 EST (1444 EDT).