Lifting up out of the Big Bend of Florida, Hurricane Idalia weakened to a Tropical Storm as it moved out of southeastern Georgia. The tropical system then moved northeast along the coastal plain of South Carolina. This system produced scattered tree damage, some  flooding and one confirmed tornado.

Tropical Storm in CENTRAL ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 11:30:00 to 30-AUG-23 23:30:00 (EDT-4)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county. Widespread flash and river flooding was reported. Numerous roadways were impassable and water entered structures. Some structural and roof damage occurred with winds reported as high as 46 mph. Highest rainfall measurement of 13.55 inches was reported in Holly Hill.

Tropical Storm in NORTHWESTERN ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 11:30:00 to 30-AUG-23 23:30:00 (EDT-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county. Widespread flash and river flooding was reported. Numerous roadways were impassable and water entered structures. Some structural and roof damage occurred with winds reported as high as 46 mph. Highest rainfall measurement of 13.55 inches was reported in Holly Hill.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHEASTERN ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 11:30:00 to 30-AUG-23 23:30:00 (EDT-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county. Widespread flash and river flooding was reported. Numerous roadways were impassable and water entered structures. Some structural and roof damage occurred with winds reported as high as 46 mph. Highest rainfall measurement of 13.55 inches was reported in Holly Hill.

Flash Flood in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 19:30:00 to 30-AUG-23 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Orangeburg County Emergency Manager reported multiple flooded and impassable roads in and around Holly Hill. 6 inches of water covering roadways.

Flash Flood in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 19:30:00 to 30-AUG-23 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANTEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Orangeburg County Emergency Manager reported multiple roads impassable due to flooding in and around Santee.

Flash Flood in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 19:40:00 to 31-AUG-23 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Streets around the Weldon Auditorium including Old Georgetown Road closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 19:30:00 to 30-AUG-23 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUTAWVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Orangeburg County Emergency Manager reported roadways impassable due to flooding from the intersection of Branchdale and Eutaw Highways to the train tracks near Factory Road.

Heavy Rain in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 06:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY HILL
Reported by: COOP Observer

NWS Cooperative Observer at the Holly Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant reported storm total rainfall of 13.55 inches in 24 hours.

Tropical Storm in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down around the county. One road was temporarily closed due to flooding caused by heavy rain.

Tropical Storm in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down across the county. Several minor roads were flooded by heavy rain but no major thoroughfares.

Tropical Storm in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down across the county. Several minor roads were flooded by heavy rain but no major thoroughfares.

Tropical Storm in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 13:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across the county. Heavy rainfall caused flooding that closed several roads, especially near Lake Marion.

Tropical Storm in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 13:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county. One tree fell on a vehicle. Several reports of flooding due to heavy rain reported, with one road washout confirmed.

Tornado in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 13:57:00 to 30-AUG-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURBEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Survey confirmed brief EF-1 tornado with 90 mph winds spawned by Hurricane Idalia near Turbeville. It touched down southwest of Graham Road, moving northwest snapping and uprooting multiple trees along it's .73 mile long path, including along Olanta Highway.

Flash Flood in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 19:30:00 to 30-AUG-23 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Orangeburg County Emergency Manager reported several roads in and around Bowman impassable due to flooding, including Poplar Road, Canal Street and Bowman Avenue.

Tropical Storm in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 13:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees and power lines were reported down across the county. Two homes and one vehicle were damaged by trees falling on them.