A mid-upper level trough approached the area by afternoon with a broad area of divergence and strong flow thanks to an associated jet streak. A surface warm front, connected to a developing low pressure center over the Ohio Valley, lifted north of the area by early afternoon. An alley of 2000+ J/kg of CAPE was present by mid-afternoon and mid-level dry air preceded the surface cold front, both combining for an enhanced wind and hail threat. With strong deep layer shear over 50 knots, the surface front forced convection quickly became severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:00:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNWELL CO ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported multiple large trees down in the vicinity of Robin Road and Oriole Street. One tree down on a house and another on a vehicle in the carport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:00:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported multiple trees down on Hwy. 64 in Barwell heading towards Olar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:28:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lee County dispatch reported a tree down along Tram Road in Lynchburg. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:20:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CHARLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lee County Dispatch reported a tree down near Bethune Park Road and Mary McLeod Bethune Road near Mayesville. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:35:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: DWIGHT XRDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department reported trees down on Deerwood Road near Doster Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:04:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JENKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Fairfield County Dispatch reported trees down on Jenkinsville Road near SC 215. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:07:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINNSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Fairfield County Dispatch reported a tree down along Highway 321 near Business 321. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:12:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEDRA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report through social media several large pines snapped off and one blocking the highway at the intersection of Jones Road and Hwy. 283 with lots of wind debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:32:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff dispatch reported lots of hail and numerous trees down across Saluda county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:46:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lancaster county dispatch reported trees down around Zion Road and Shiloh Unity Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:14:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKLICK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Fairfield county DoT reports trees down on River Road in Fairfield County.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 15:50:00 to 06-MAY-22 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported a large tree down along River North Drive in North Augusta.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:44:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported tree in the roadway at the intersection of Monticello Road and Dipsy Do Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:34:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT BRANCH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down along Norway Road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:43:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANSEA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported tree down along I-26 near Miler Marker 130, east bound.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:43:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported roadway blocked by tree near the intersection of Rawl Road and Clear Springs Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:48:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENNY TERRACE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported the roadway blocked by a tree along Monticello Road near I-20.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMDEN WOODWARD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kershaw County dispatch reported a tree down along Bishopville Highway and Lucknow Road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:50:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway on SC 36-587. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:50:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOLLYSTREET
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree blocking the roadway. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:50:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOLLYSTREET
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree blocking the roadway. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:51:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENNY TERRACE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway on Winterwood Road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:56:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MMT)MC ENTIRE ANG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported power lines in the roadway near the intersection of Sherlock Road and Old Eastover Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:59:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway along Pineview Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:03:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRELLS XRDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in roadway near Heritage Hwy and Hwy. 61. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:10:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down along Edward Street. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:11:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWESVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported trees in the roadway at Hudson Road and Banning Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:22:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC BRIDE CORNERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down near Brewington Road and Hwy 61.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:25:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down along Ebenezer Road.

Hail in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:33:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail up to half dollar size causing leaf damage on the property.

Hail in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 15:52:00 to 06-MAY-22 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Social media report of golf ball size hail near the intersection of Hwy. 25 and I-20.

Hail in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 15:53:00 to 06-MAY-22 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELVEDERE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public report of 1 inch diameter hail in Belvedere.

Hail in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:07:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOUKNIGHT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Report from MPing.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:32:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Report of 1 inch hail near the town of Ridgeway.

Hail in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:42:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER MILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Dime to nickel sized hail reported in Lancaster County.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:35:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Report of nickel size hail in the Cherokee Lakes subdivision near the Town of Lexington.

Hail in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 15:45:00 to 06-MAY-22 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County EM sent picture of ping pong ball sized hail from Railroad Avenue in North Augusta. Time estimated by radar.

Hail in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:40:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUDLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported quarter size hail and estimated wind gusts of 60 mph near the intersection of Landsford Road and SC Hwy. 207.

Hail in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:10:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Public report through social media of half dollar size hail along Kelly Bridge Road West in Northern Lee County.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:49:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKMAN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Public report of 2 inch diameter hail and small limbs down near Prosperity, SC.

Hail in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:31:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Sheriff dispatch reported quarter size hail near the Town of Saluda.

Hail in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUPREME
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS report of minor leaf damage due to hail.

Hail in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:04:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE BLUFF XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Report of quarter sized hail northeast of Kershaw, SC at Hwy. 903 and 601. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 15:53:00 to 06-MAY-22 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORSE CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down near the intersection of SC Hwy. 421 and Storm Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:00:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Barnwell County Dispatch reported widespread trees and powerlines down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:18:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: EHRHARDT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree across the road at SC Hwy. 64 and Washington Street in the Town of Ehrhardt.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:05:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public report through social media of trees blocking the roadway along Blanchard Road between Ascauga Lake Road and Old Sudlow Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:18:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAMBERG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reported power lines down in the road along North Street in the Town of Bamberg.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:28:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWESVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SC Highway Patrol reported trees down near the intersection of Hwy. 21 and Fox Paw Court between Rowesville and Branchville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:40:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Highways reported a tree in the roadway. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:41:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 15:55:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ELLENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:00:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: STIEFELTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:06:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLAR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:35:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMISON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree in roadway along I-26 at mile marker 143.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:40:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKS XRDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree in roadway along I-26 at mile marker 160.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:20:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAMARIA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree in roadway near Palomino Road and Haven Road.