An upper level disturbance and the interaction of surface boundaries, along with increasing moisture, led to thunderstorms that developed and moved east across the region during the afternoon.  Sufficient atmospheric instability and shear led some of the thunderstorms to produce damaging wind and tornadoes, along with locally heavy rain.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 13:47:00 to 05-APR-22 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYMPIA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The USGS stream gage along Rocky Branch at Whaley St in Columbia reached flood stage after heavy rain. The intersection of Main and Whaley street became impassable as a result.

Tornado in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 16:41:00 to 05-APR-22 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAMARIA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF2 tornado from northern Aiken County into southern Lexington County.
The tornado touched down in Aiken Co then moved NE and crossed into Lexington Co.
The tornado continued to move NE and crossed I-20 just west of mile marker 39, near
exit 39. There was significant tree damage along the westbound lanes of I-20. Several
trees were uprooted and snapped in the vicinity.
The tornado moved NE crossing US Hwy 178 (Fairview Hwy) and produced some minor
damage to the roof and underpinning of 2 homes and uprooted a few small trees along
Annie Hallman Rd. The tornado dissipated just beyond the intersection of Annie
Hallman Rd and Live Oak Rd.

Tornado in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 18:38:00 to 05-APR-22 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNING
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF2 tornado in Clarendon
County, SC in the city of Manning. The tornado had a path length of nearly 3 miles with
a maximum path width of 140 yards. The peak wind associated with the tornado was
115 mph.
The tornado touched down near the corner of W Huggins St and Brunson St. The
tornado pealed back a large portion of the roof of a building at that intersection,
destroyed a playset, and bent a metal basketball hoop post. The tornado tracked north-
northeast, crossing Paxville Hwy, then flipped a pickup truck in the parking lot of
Walmart, shifted two rooftop HVAC units approximately 15 feet at the Walmart, and
lifted and bent roof trusses of the structure. The tornado turned northeast and
knocked down numerous trees at the Kensington Pointe Apartments, and along
Manchester Dr and Michael Ct just northeast of the apartments. Minor roof damage was
also observed to several homes in this area, with mainly a loss of shingles.
The tornado then intensified as it approached and crossed Old Georgetown Rd,
producing the most significant damage in the vicinity of Bob White Dr and Gossett Ct.
Two newer construction homes suffered significant damage in this area and several
others had minor damage. The two homes with the most damage had garage
failure and one of them had complete uplift of the roof and all of the walls blown out in
the room over the garage. Two vehicles in the driveway and one in the garage were
shifted several feet. All of the windows in the front of the other house were blown out.
The tornado then moved across the Pocotaligo River and weakened before snapping a
few trees and overturning a trailer at a business near the intersection of Sumter Hwy
and June Burn Rd where the tornado eventually dissipated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 18:23:00 to 05-APR-22 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were downed on Crescent St on the shore of Lake Marion. Minor damage to a home.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 17:31:00 to 05-APR-22 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYKESLAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down on Bluff Rd and Montgomery Ln.  Time estimated.

Hail in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 12:29:00 to 05-APR-22 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOLLAND
Magnitude: 0.25 
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.01K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea size hail reported at New Holland VFD at New Holland Rd and Cooks Bridge Rd.

Tornado in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 15:18:00 to 05-APR-22 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: EHRHARDT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF1 tornado
in Bamberg County, SC just west Ehrhardt. The tornado had a path
length of about 3.75 miles with a maximum path width of 250 yards.
The peak wind associated with the tornado was 110 mph. The tornado touched down near St Johns Church Rd between Lizard Rd and Hi Ki Pen Rd. There was scattered tree damage, with both softwoods and hardwoods uprooted or snapped as it moved
northeast across Lizard Rd, Rib Eye Rd and Jager Rd. The tornado
then continued northeast across Low Country Hwy, snapping and
uprooting trees on Singleton Rd. The tornado intensified to EF1
intensity as it crossed a property on Pocketville Rd. The walls
and roof were blown off of a shed, multiple vehicles and a small
tractor were spun and shifted, shingles and siding were ripped off
of a house, and many large diameter pine trees were snapped. The
tornado then destroyed a shed, uprooted 12 large pecan trees, and
removed a portion of the tin off of a house at the intersection of
Pocketville Rd and Ehrhardt Rd before dissipating.

Tornado in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 15:39:00 to 05-APR-22 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRELLS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF0 tornado
in Bamberg County, SC just southwest of Farrell Crossroads. The
tornado had a path length of about 2.35 miles with a maximum path
width of 200 yards. The peak wind associated with the tornado was
85 mph. The tornado touched down just east of Hunters Chapel Rd,
crossed Bay View Rd, and dissipated east of Farrells Rd. The
tornado produced sporadic tree damage, with  with both softwoods
and hardwoods uprooted or snapped along its path.

Tornado in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 15:53:00 to 05-APR-22 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF0 tornado
in Orangeburg County, SC just east of Branchville. The tornado
had a path length of about 1 mile with a maximum path width of
50 yards. The peak wind associated with the tornado was 80 mph.
The tornado touched down in the athletic fields adjacent to
Branchville High School on Dorange Rd. The metal roof was removed
from an equipment shed, the baseball field backstop was missing a
portion of its fencing, and the bleachers were displaced. The
tornado then continued northeast across a field, removing
sections of roof near the intersection of Thompson Rd and Sub Rd,
before dissipating.

Tornado in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 16:07:00 to 05-APR-22 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF0 tornado
in Orangeburg County, SC near Bowman. The tornado had a path
length of about 0.75 miles with a maximum path width of 200 yards.
The peak wind associated with the tornado was 85 mph. The tornado touched down near Wayside Dr where it removed
portions of the tin exterior of a farm equipment storage barn and
shifted an unanchored helicopter more than 90 degrees. The
tornado then moved northeast across Dairy Ave where it caused
damage to approximately 6 acres of a solar farm. The tornado then
dissipated near Bowman Branch Hwy.

Tornado in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 17:20:00 to 05-APR-22 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado initially touched down along US Hwy 321 just north of the town of
Gaston. The tornado brought down several large branches and damaged a highway
speed sign. The tornado continued to move northeast near Ball Park Road. The most
significant damage began near the Lexington County and Calhoun County line along
Dixon Rd and Savany Hunt Creek Rd.  The tornado then continued into Calhoun Co where it dissipated just before reaching the Congaree River.

Tornado in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 17:26:00 to 05-APR-22 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMMOND XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in Lexington County along US Hwy 321 just north of the
town of Gaston. The tornado moved east and crossed into Calhoun County near Dixon
Rd and Savany Hunt Creek Rd. The tornado then crossed I-26 near mile marker 122.
Between the county line and I-26, the tornado brought down numerous large limbs,
uprooted trees and snapped a few pine trees. The tornado continued northeast to
Plantation Estates Rd. The tornado uprooted and snapped several pine trees. The
tornado ended just before reaching the Congaree River.

Tornado in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 16:35:00 to 05-APR-22 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOLLAND XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF2 tornado from northern
Aiken County into southern Lexington County. The peak wind associated with the tornado was 130 mph.
The tornado touched down in Aiken Co near the intersection of Holder Rd and
Huckleberry Finn Rd. The tornado move quickly to the northeast crossing Holder Rd
and along Fishhook Ln. The tornado crossed into Lexington Co then dissipated in Lexington Co.
While in Aiken Co, the tornado produced a path of downed branches, uprooted trees
and snapped trees. The most significant damage occurred along Holder Rd and
Fishhook Ln. The tornado damaged 3 homes and downed power lines in the area. A
small wooden home lost a portion of it's metal roof. A home was partially pushed off its
foundation. Some of the supporting piers collapsed and the home had signs of buckling
along the side and rear walls. This home is where the one injury (male, age unknown)
occurred, as the roof partially collapsed. The third home was damaged when a tree fell
on the roof. There were numerous downed, uprooted and snapped trees around the 3
homes. The area was initially inaccessible until county clean up crews arrived.
The tornado continued northeast along Fishhook Ln where significant tree damage
occurred. There were numerous large hardwood and softwood trees that were snapped
at the end of Fishhook Ln. A small metal shed was destroyed. A rusted antique car was
moved approximately 50 feet where it had resided in the shed. A car engine was
moved approximately 35 feet from where it resided in the shed. The home on the
property had a couple of small areas of damage where the wooden siding was
removed.
The tornado continued northeast and crossed into Lexington Co through the swampy
area at the headwaters of the North Fork of the Edisto River that includes Shirley
Branch and Chinquapin Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 16:45:00 to 05-APR-22 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAMARIA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey found downed trees along Kestrel Dr at Ben Franklin Rd and determined the damage was caused by straight-line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 17:08:00 to 05-APR-22 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELION CORPORATE ARP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey found downed trees along Crystal Springs Dr at Becca Ln and determined the damage was caused by straight-line winds.

Tornado in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 17:06:00 to 05-APR-22 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHOFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team confirmed a EF3 tornado that began in eastern Allendale County and then moved into Bamberg County near the intersection of Hwy 321 and Hwy 301. The tornado then crossed into Orangeburg county just north of Hwy 78. In Bamberg county the tornado moved through a large forest of mostly softwood pine, with hardwood oaks in the forest for some stretch. As it approached Popeye Rd, the tornado strengthened into a strong EF3 with winds
estimated at 160 mph. Remarkable damage was done to both softwoods and
hardwoods in this forest, with an estimated 2 miles of 80-100% forest
blowdown. In a particularly intense section, the tornado scoured the
ground and stripped pine needles off of young pine trees. Additionally,
many younger pine trees in this area were debarked and delimbed. On
either side of this were sections of pine and oak that had been snapped
low, at or below 5 feet, to the ground. Strong EF3 damage is estimated
to have continued from Popeye Road across Kirkland Creek and then
towards Wild Flower Road in Bamberg County. From here, the tornado
weakened a bit  as it approached Alligator road. The tornado was near
its peak width at this time, then striking a more residential area along
Carver road. Here, one mobile home was completely destroyed, with a home
having its roof completely removed and some partial wall collapses. On
either side of the center of the track, other homes sustained different
degrees of damage to their roofs and siding. The tornado continued
northeastward and maintained EF2 strength, primarily causing damage
to trees. Much of the damage on Macedonia Church Rd was from trees
falling on homes. The tornado showed signs of weakening by this point
as it approached Orangeburg county, and it is distinctly possible that
there were multiple weak vortexes impacting only  the tops of trees. EF0
and weak EF1 damage was noted until the county line with Orangeburg.

Tornado in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-22 17:34:00 to 05-APR-22 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team confirmed a tornado that began in eastern Allendale County, moved across Bamberg County, and then crossed into Orangeburg County just north of Hwy 78. At its strongest, the tornado was an EF3 in Bamberg County, but produced EF1 damage in Orangeburg County.  In Orangeburg County, the tornado approached the North Fork of the Edisto river and impacted a couple of homes, resulting in significant tree damage on both
properties. As the tornado approached Freedom Road in Orangeburg County, it produced EF0 and EF1 damage as it continued to snap trees. The tornado
continued to weaken gradually as it approached Bowman, finally dissipating about 2 miles north of the town.