An upper level short wave passing over a very unstable airmass led to numerous severe thunderstorms, producing widespread wind damage and hail from the Central Savannah River Area up into the Midlands and Pee Dee of South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 16:37:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGE SPG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Saluda County Dispatch reported multiple trees down along Highway 23 near Ridge Spring.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:05:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROSPERITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Newberry County Dispatch reported trees down on Macedonia Church Road near Prosperity. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:08:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRINITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Newberry County Dispatch reported tree down near the intersection of Belfast Road and Harry Longshore Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:08:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVERSTREET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Newberry County Dispatch reported trees down in Silverstreet on Highway 34.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:18:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Newberry County Dispatch reported a tree down on a house at Park and Chapman Drive. No injuries reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:26:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: RILEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Calhoun County Dispatch reported multiple trees down on Sweetwater Road near Murph Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:22:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Social Media image of a tree down on the side of Old Brickyard Road near Irmo.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:19:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRUP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Social media post with pictures of the top of a large tree down on property on the north side of Lake Murray.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:26:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYS XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree and power lines down along Clear Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:25:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAPPS XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local Fire Department reported trees down on power lines at 4310 Camp Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement relayed report of multiple trees blocking N. Jennings Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:18:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Tree reported down on Colt Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:27:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANSEA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

MPing report of wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:13:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fairfield County Emergency Management reports numerous trees down across much of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:55:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLOREE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Orangeburg County Dispatch reported trees down along Racetrack Road near Elloree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:51:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR HOLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Orangeburg County Dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Four Holes Road and Wild Hearts Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree and power lines down with fire on Arborgate Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:25:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERS
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Chesterfield County Dispatch reported trees and power lines down with fire on Drucilla Church Road at Old Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:16:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERAW
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Chesterfield County Dispatch reported multiple trees down along Highway 52.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down at the intersection of Beaver Creek Road and John G. Richards Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:53:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHUNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down on Mt. Pisgah Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:16:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALCOLU
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported trees down in Alcolu.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:24:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported a tree down on June Burn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:06:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: TINDAL
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported multiple trees down along Nazarene Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:11:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRITTON
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported trees down along Highway 521.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:13:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRITTON
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported trees down along Boulevard Road near Mims Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:05:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW XRDS
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees down along Fairview Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:07:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELION CORPORATE ARP
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter report via social media indicated damage at the VFW in Pelion. Photos confirm a divider wall was destroyed, flagpole bent and at least two trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:08:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBERRY ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Newberry County Dispatch reported a tree down at the intersection of Beth Eden Road and the Old Whitmire Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:08:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBERRY ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County dispatch reported a tree down on I-26 near mile marker 73 in Newberry County.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:08:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Newberry County Dispatch reported a tree down at the intersection of Highway 34 and Hillbrook Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:13:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE MTN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Newberry County Dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Highway 76 and Nursery Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:16:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported a tree down along Goat Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:17:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANSEA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotter reported trees down blocking intersection of Cartin Road and Basil Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:17:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS Employee reported a large tree down in the woods on Broad River Road near Chapin Middle School.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:26:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Orangeburg County Sheriff reported a tree down on Drake Drive at Fanning Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:26:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Social media post shows trees and power lines down at the entrance to Rapids Subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:28:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCHANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported a tree down along Cricket Cove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:33:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported a tree down on a power line. Tree on fire along Kimsey Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Kershaw County Dispatch reported a tree down at the intersection of Humphries Road and Shivers Green Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported a tree down on power line along Cedar Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:43:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHUNE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Kershaw County Dispatch reported multiple trees down along McBee Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:43:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree on power line with fire reported along Riverwalk Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:44:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported a tree down and lightning-induced fire at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down on power lines on Sid Sites Road near Kennerly Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:52:00 to 07-AUG-23 23:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines reported down near Assembly Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:55:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines reported down at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:57:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEDGEFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Manchester State Forest Ranger reported two trees down between Highway 261 and Headquarters Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:04:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported a tree down across Frank Rhames Road near Panola.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:10:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAXVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported a tree down on Ethan Stone Road near Paxville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:11:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PANOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported a tree down on Panola Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:14:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported a tree down Liberty Hill Road near Summerton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:19:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Orangeburg County Dispatch reported a tree down along Firetower Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:29:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ZION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT reported a tree down on Old Manning Road near Black River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 16:56:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUDLICK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Newberry County Dispatch reports trees down at the intersection of Belfast Road and Highway 56. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:17:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCHANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County EM reported power lines down on Columbia Highway between Ivory Key and Long Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-23 18:10:00 to 06-AUG-23 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC BEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County 911 Dispatch reported multiple trees down on power lines along 8th Street in McBee.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:22:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported power lines down along Bismark Road north of Gaston.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:35:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRMO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported power lines down along Quail Valley East, south of Irmo.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree down on power line on Woodspur Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 17:50:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kershaw County Sheriff Dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines down throughout the county. Damage reported near Blythewood to Arcadia Lakes, and eastward towards Camden.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:00:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines down along Great North Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-23 18:00:00 to 07-AUG-23 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGELUS
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Chesterfield County Dispatch reported multiple trees and power lines down on Sandy Run Creek Road and Raley Road.