A vigorous upper level trough of low pressure and a surface cold front produced a line of strong to severe thunderstorms across the area. The storms produced strong damaging winds, microburst and pea size hail. In the Town of Forest Acres a large tree fell on a vehicle trapping 2 people. They suffered minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:06:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLYMPHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported a power line down along Mt. Pleasant Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:31:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CAE)COLUMBIA METRO
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The ASOS at the Columbia Metro Airport reported a peak wind gust during a microburst at the airport of 88 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported strong winds downed a tree at the Mims Community Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:51:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPMANS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported numerous trees down over a widespread area in the vicinity of Old Town Road and Hollywood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:58:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees down blocking the road at 2893 Bethel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:40:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN XRDS
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The lake wind site at the Lake Wateree Dam reported a wind gust of 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:08:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERSHAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported a tree down along Kershaw Country Club Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:30:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT in Sumter reported numerous trees down along Queen Chapel Road. DOT cleared at least 10 large trees along the roadway with additional tree damage off the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:40:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSWEGO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCDOT in Sumter reported trees down on Foxworth Mill Road between Hwy. 15 and Hwy. 401.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:40:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

NWS Employee passed on a public report of numerous trees down in the Emerald Lakes subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:45:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA CO ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported several trees down between the Fruit Hill community toward the town of Saluda.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:30:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRMO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported a tree down over the roadway on Corley Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:30:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported trees down along with other debris in the roadway along Continental Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:30:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST ANDREWS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported trees down on Blackbird Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:30:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported trees down on Cedarcrest Drive at Two Notch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:31:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CAE)COLUMBIA METRO
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Cessna Caravan airplane was flipped upside down at Eagle Aviation during a microburst wind event at the Columbia Metro Airport. The wind also damaged the Eagle Aviation sign.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:31:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAU CLAIRE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported several trees down along the 300 block of Duke Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:36:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST ACRES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A photo on social media from a spotter indicated a large tree fell down on a car on Atascadero Drive in the Town of Forest Acres. The tree trapped a mother and small child in a car. They both suffered minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:40:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST ACRES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported a tree down on a building at the Beltline Village Apartment complex.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:45:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRON MANOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported a tree down on a powerline causing a fire along Tanglewood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:50:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported trees down near the intersection of Green Road and Great Falls Highway (Hwy. 200).

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:35:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public report of very strong winds that bent a flag pole in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:54:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAUTHENS XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Manager reported trees down near the intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Mt. Carmel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:58:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

County Emergency Manager reported trees down near Sunday Place Road and Hwy. 200.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:02:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELGIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County Emergency Manager reported trees down blocking the road at 672 W. Doc Garris Road.