Downing power lines and doing spotty tree damage as it moved south, structural damage occurred east of Kingstree and on SC527. Two homes were badly damaged, and 5 had minor damage.
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Downing power lines and doing spotty tree damage as it moved south, structural damage occurred east of Kingstree and on SC527. Two homes were badly damaged, and 5 had minor damage. There was also damage to farm equipment and tobacco and corn crops.
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 120 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 15:53 UTC.
1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.
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