Hail and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, June 2, 2011

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, June 2, 2011
Start: 2011-06-02T17:55
End: 2011-06-02T20:53
Location: South Carolina

June 2, 2011 · NWS CAE · 42 events in 11 counties and zones

Scattered severe thunderstorms produced wind damage, power outages, and large hail across the area. Power outages lasted up to 12 hours in some areas.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $175,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 42

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS CAE wrote it up.

Scattered severe thunderstorms produced wind damage, power outages, and large hail across the area. Power outages lasted up to 12 hours in some areas.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Columbia, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 2, 3:28 PM EST, 2 hours 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 2, 3:28 PM EST, 2 hours 27 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 2, 3:34 AM EST, 14 hours 21 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
434 AM EDT THU JUN 2 2011

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ015-016-018-020>022-025>031-035>038-041-030845-
LINCOLN-MCDUFFIE-COLUMBIA-RICHMOND-BURKE-LANCASTER-CHESTERFIELD-
MCCORMICK-NEWBERRY-FAIRFIELD-KERSHAW-EDGEFIELD-SALUDA-LEXINGTON-
RICHLAND-LEE-AIKEN-SUMTER-BARNWELL-ORANGEBURG-CALHOUN-CLARENDON-
BAMBERG-
434 AM EDT THU JUN 2 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL GEORGIA AND
CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THERE IS A CHANCE FOR ISOLATED SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS LATE THIS
AFTERNOON AS A FRONTAL BOUNDARY STALLS OVER THE REGION.

HEAT INDICES WILL APPROACH 100 DEGREES THIS AFTERNOON.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 2, 5:22 PM EST, 33 minutes before

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The radar

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Event by event

34 thunderstorm wind, 8 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Richland

When: June 2, 5:55 PM EST to 5:57 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 1.34 mi ESE of Killian
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.120, -80.930

Local meteorologist reported marble to golf ball size hail.

Hail, Lancaster

When: June 2, 6:29 PM EST to 6:33 PM EST
Where: Lancaster County, 9.52 mi N of Van Wyck to 9.76 mi N of Van Wyck
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.988, -80.836

Public reported nickel to quarter size hail on Smith and Marvin roads.

Hail, Newberry

When: June 2, 6:40 PM EST to 6:42 PM EST
Where: Newberry County, 1.71 mi E of Little Mtn
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.200, -81.390

Nickel size hail reported by Newberry County Sheriff.

Hail, Richland

When: June 2, 6:48 PM EST to 6:50 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 2.39 mi ENE of Woodfield
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.040, -80.890

Public reported 1 inch hail.

Hail, Richland

When: June 2, 7:00 PM EST to 7:02 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 2.39 mi ENE of Woodfield
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.040, -80.890

Public reported quarter size hail on the USC campus.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:05 PM EST to 7:09 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 1.5 mi SSW of Oak Grove
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 34.160, -81.110

DOT reported trees down on Monticello road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:05 PM EST to 7:09 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 1.34 mi ENE of Montgomery
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 34.140, -81.110

DOT reported a tree down on Dhreher Island road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:05 PM EST to 7:09 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 3.09 mi SE of Ballentine
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.090, -81.190

Public reported trees down in Irmo.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:06 PM EST to 7:10 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 2.69 mi SW of Montgomery
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.100, -81.160

Tree down on Kennerly road near US 76 reported by Highway patrol.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:15 PM EST to 7:19 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 0.57 mi W of Blythewood
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.220, -80.980

Sheriff reported tree down on Coon road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 2, 7:15 PM EST to 7:19 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, 1.72 mi E of Providence
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $38,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.020, -81.240

Public reported pontoon boats damaged, trees down, and a sea wall damaged along Power Point Lane at Lake Murray.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 2, 7:15 PM EST to 7:19 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, 1.85 mi ESE of Providence
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.010, -81.240

Highway Patrol reported several trees down at Pilgram Church and Cherokee roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fairfield

When: June 2, 7:20 PM EST to 7:24 PM EST
Where: Fairfield County, 0.4 mi NW of Rock Hill
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.253, -81.256

Sheriff reported several trees down near Hwy 215 and Glenns Bridge road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 2, 7:25 PM EST to 7:29 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, 1.34 mi ENE of Arthur
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.980, -81.130

Highway Patrol reported trees down on Old Barnwell road near US 1.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:25 PM EST to 7:29 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 1.15 mi W of Columbia
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.000, -81.040

Trees diwb at the Governors Mansion. One tree fell and crushed a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 2, 7:28 PM EST to 7:32 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, 1.72 mi W of Happy Town
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $12,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.000, -81.110

Highway Patrol reported trees down near I-26 and Hwy 378. Highway sign also destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 2, 7:28 PM EST to 7:32 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, 1.15 mi W of Happy Town
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.000, -81.100

Event occurred between 813 pm and 828 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:30 PM EST to 7:34 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 0.69 mi N of Ballentine
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 34.130, -81.230

Trees down, estimated 50 kt wind by NWS employee.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:32 PM EST to 7:36 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 1.72 mi E of White Rock
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.150, -81.240

Highway Patrol reported trees in the roadway near I-26 and Julius Richardson road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:35 PM EST to 7:39 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 2.2 mi NE of Ballentine
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.140, -81.200

Public reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:36 PM EST to 7:40 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 2.39 mi ENE of Woodfield
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.040, -80.890

Highway Patrol reoprted a tree in the road near SC 277 and Bull Street.

Hail, Richland

When: June 2, 7:40 PM EST to 7:42 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 2.39 mi ENE of Woodfield
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.040, -80.890

One inch hail reported by public in Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 2, 7:40 PM EST to 7:44 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 1.79 mi NE of Langfords Xrds
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.220, -80.880

Highway Patrol reported trees in the roadway near Hines road and Smyrna road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 2, 7:45 PM EST to 7:49 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, 2.87 mi W of Arthur
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.970, -81.200

Highway Patrol reported a tree in the road near I-20 and Dooley road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 2, 7:46 PM EST to 7:50 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, 1.34 mi WNW of Edmund
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.880, -81.220

Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway near Pleasant View road and SC 6.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 2, 7:46 PM EST to 7:50 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, 2.76 mi S of Dixiana
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.880, -81.070

Highway reported a tree in the road near US 321 and Glenn road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 2, 7:47 PM EST to 7:51 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, 1.86 mi ENE of Swansea
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.740, -81.070

Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway near SC 6 and Sardis Church road.

Hail, Kershaw

When: June 2, 7:48 PM EST to 7:50 PM EST
Where: Kershaw County, Elgin
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.170, -80.800

Pbulic reported 1 inch hail near Lugoff.

Hail, Kershaw

When: June 2, 7:49 PM EST to 7:53 PM EST
Where: Kershaw County, 3.09 mi SW of Lugoff
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.190, -80.710

Public reported nickel size hail near Elgin.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When: June 2, 7:54 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where: Orangeburg County, 2.3 mi E of North
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.620, -81.060

Sheriff reported trees down at North road and Slab Landing road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When: June 2, 8:00 PM EST to 8:04 PM EST
Where: Orangeburg County, 0.9 mi SE of Wolfton
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.570, -80.970

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down at Fairview and Benedict roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Aiken

When: June 2, 8:15 PM EST to 8:19 PM EST
Where: Aiken County, Salley
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.570, -81.300

Highway Patrol reported trees in the road on Bonnet road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When: June 2, 8:16 PM EST to 8:20 PM EST
Where: Orangeburg County, 4.26 mi WSW of Neeses
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.510, -81.200

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down at Keiser Brown road and Neeses Hwy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter

When: June 2, 8:20 PM EST to 8:24 PM EST
Where: Sumter County, 0.57 mi E of Privateer
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.830, -80.390

Highway Patrol reported a tree down on Bethel Church road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bamberg

When: June 2, 8:23 PM EST to 8:27 PM EST
Where: Bamberg County, 1.73 mi W of Denmark
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.320, -81.180

Highway Patrol reported a tree in the roadway along Hwy 70 west of Denmark.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When: June 2, 8:24 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Where: Orangeburg County, 2.07 mi S of Norway
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.420, -81.130

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down at Savannah Hwy and Willow Swamp road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When: June 2, 8:25 PM EST to 8:29 PM EST
Where: Orangeburg County, 0.69 mi S of Orangeburg
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.490, -80.870

Highway Patrol reported trees in the roadway near Presidential Drive and Magnolia road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Calhoun

When: June 2, 8:25 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Where: Calhoun County, 7.11 mi NW of Hammond Xrds
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 33.812, -80.979

COOP reported trees and powerlines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Calhoun

When: June 2, 8:32 PM EST to 8:36 PM EST
Where: Calhoun County, 3.52 mi WNW of St Matthews
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.680, -80.840

Highway Patrol reported trees down near SC 6 and US 176.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When: June 2, 8:33 PM EST to 8:37 PM EST
Where: Orangeburg County, 2.41 mi WNW of Cope
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.390, -81.040

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down at Binncker Bridtg road and Cope road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When: June 2, 8:42 PM EST to 8:46 PM EST
Where: Orangeburg County, 0.69 mi N of Neeses
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.540, -81.130

Highway Patrol reported trees in the roadway on US 321 near Neeses.

Thunderstorm Wind, Calhoun

When: June 2, 8:49 PM EST to 8:53 PM EST
Where: Calhoun County, 6.94 mi W of Riley
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.610, -80.920

Highway Patrol reported trees in the roadway near Burke road and Kinley road.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in South Carolina in 2011 Every state in 2011 This day in weather history Warnings in South Carolina, June 2011

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 295974, 296084, 295975, 295977, 295976, 295982, 295983, 295984, 295980, 295981, 295985, 295986, 295988, 295990, 296004, 295991, 296005, 295989, 295997, 295994, 295995, 295979, 296000, 295998, 295992, 295996, 295993, 295978, 295987, 296002, 296003, 296001, 296011, 296014, 296006, 296012, 296010, 296015, 296007, 296013, and more.