Hail and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, June 20 to 22, 2011

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, June 20 to 22, 2011
Start: 2011-06-20T01:35
End: 2011-06-22T00:59
Location: South Carolina

June 20 to 22, 2011 · NWS CAE · 28 events in 12 counties and zones

Clusters of thunderstorms produced wind damage and hail across the forecast area of central South Carolina. Wind damage was mainly confined to trees and powerlines.

Where it happened

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

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The toll

Deaths: 1
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $135,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 28

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.

Clusters of thunderstorms produced wind damage and hail across the forecast area of central South Carolina. Wind damage was mainly confined to trees and powerlines.

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 20, 12:42 AM EST, 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 20, 12:42 AM EST, 53 minutes before

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The radar

The Columbia radar (KCAE), 25 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 06:35 UTC.

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Event by event

26 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 20, 1:35 AM EST to 1:39 AM EST
Where: Lexington County, 0.57 mi E of Clubhouse Xrds
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.970, -81.390

Public reported a roof partially torn off a barn and several large tree branches down in the yard.

Lightning, Chesterfield

When: June 21, 6:20 PM EST
Where: Chesterfield County, 0.69 mi N of Ruby
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.740, -80.180

EM reported 4 people struck by lightning at a ball field in Ruby. Two adults, one refused treatment and the 26 yr old male died. Two other males, ages 10 and 19 were treated and released.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newberry

When: June 21, 8:00 PM EST to 8:04 PM EST
Where: Newberry County, 1.79 mi NW of Trinity
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.270, -81.750

Sheriff reported trees down at the intersection of Island Ford and Bellfast roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When: June 21, 8:20 PM EST to 8:24 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, 1.34 mi WNW of Providence
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.030, -81.290

Sheriff reported trees down at the intersection of Beechcreek road and County Lake Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newberry

When: June 21, 8:28 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Where: Newberry County, 0.9 mi NW of Kibler
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.240, -81.460

Sheriff reported numerous trees down on I-26 between mile markers 80 and 85.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fairfield

When: June 21, 8:43 PM EST to 8:47 PM EST
Where: Fairfield County, 1.71 mi E of Gaydens
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.470, -81.000

Highway Patrol reported trees down on I-77 near mile marker 48.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fairfield

When: June 21, 8:44 PM EST to 8:48 PM EST
Where: Fairfield County, 3.64 mi SSW of Simpson
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.250, -81.070

Sheriff reoprted trees down at the intersection of US 321 and Broom Mill road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fairfield

When: June 21, 8:50 PM EST to 8:54 PM EST
Where: Fairfield County, 0.57 mi E of Rock Hill
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $12,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 34.250, -81.240

Dispatch center reported numerous trees down in the southwest corner of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 21, 9:00 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 0.9 mi NE of Littleton
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.190, -81.160

Highway Patrol reported trees down on Screaming Eagle and Koon roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lancaster

When: June 21, 9:12 PM EST to 9:16 PM EST
Where: Lancaster County, 3.41 mi W of Cauthens Xrds
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.620, -80.830

Sheriff reported trees down across the west end of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fairfield

When: June 21, 9:20 PM EST to 9:24 PM EST
Where: Fairfield County, 3.49 mi ENE of Ridgeway
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $12,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 34.310, -80.890

State official reported numerous trees down across southeastern Fairfield County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When: June 21, 9:21 PM EST to 9:25 PM EST
Where: Orangeburg County, 0.69 mi N of Neeses to 0.27 mi E of Norway
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.540, -81.130

Sheriff reported trees down in Neeses and Norway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Calhoun

When: June 21, 9:22 PM EST to 9:26 PM EST
Where: Calhoun County, 9.28 mi WNW of Hammond Xrds
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 33.800, -81.030

NWS employee reported large limbs down near Swansea and 1/2 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When: June 21, 9:27 PM EST to 9:30 PM EST
Where: Orangeburg County, 0.58 mi E of Neeses
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.530, -81.120

Highway Patrol reported trees down on Neese Highway and Juniper Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chesterfield

When: June 21, 9:33 PM EST to 9:37 PM EST
Where: Chesterfield County, 1.84 mi ESE of Hugh Pt
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.740, -80.390

EM reported trees down on SR 151 and other roads on the south and southeast side of Pageland.

Thunderstorm Wind, Calhoun

When: June 21, 9:45 PM EST to 9:49 PM EST
Where: Calhoun County, 5.37 mi WNW of Riley
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.660, -80.880

Truck driver on I-26 at MM 137 reported a wind gusts of 65 mph and nickel size hail.

Hail, Lexington

When: June 21, 9:55 PM EST
Where: Lexington County, Gaston
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 33.820, -81.100

Spotter reported nickel size hail on Stoneridge Drive and Pine Ridge Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kershaw

When: June 21, 10:01 PM EST to 10:05 PM EST
Where: Kershaw County, 0.9 mi NW of Camden to 1.88 mi W of Lugoff
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $36,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.260, -80.610

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down across the Lugoff and Camden areas, some trees were on homes and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 21, 10:06 PM EST to 10:10 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 1.5 mi SSE of Hopkins
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.880, -80.870

Sheriff reported several trees down in the Hopkins area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: June 21, 10:15 PM EST to 10:19 PM EST
Where: Richland County, 0.69 mi N of Eastover
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.880, -80.700

Sheriff reported several trees down in the Eastover area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter

When: June 21, 10:22 PM EST to 10:26 PM EST
Where: Sumter County, 1.85 mi ESE of Dubose
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.040, -80.320

Highway Patrol reported trees down at US 15 and Dubose Siding road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chesterfield

When: June 21, 10:30 PM EST to 10:34 PM EST
Where: Chesterfield County, Cheraw
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.680, -79.880

EM reported large branches and a few trees down in Cheraw.

Thunderstorm Wind, Aiken

When: June 21, 10:50 PM EST to 10:54 PM EST
Where: Aiken County, 1.86 mi WSW of Little Horse Creek
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.510, -81.910

HAM radio operator reported a tree blocking the roadway near Clearwater.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lee

When: June 21, 10:50 PM EST to 10:54 PM EST
Where: Lee County, Bishopville
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $7,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 34.220, -80.250

Sheriff reported several trees and powerlines down in the Bishopville area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Aiken

When: June 21, 10:54 PM EST to 10:58 PM EST
Where: Aiken County, 0.69 mi N of Little Horse Creek
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.530, -81.880

HAM radio operator reported trees down in Bath.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter

When: June 22, 12:25 AM EST to 12:29 AM EST
Where: Sumter County, 1.85 mi WSW of Dalzell
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.010, -80.510

Public reported large limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter

When: June 22, 12:55 AM EST
Where: Sumter County, 0.9 mi NE of Mayesville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Post Office
Coordinates: 33.990, -80.210

Post Office reported large limbs and a few trees down in the area of McKnight and Atkins roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lee

When: June 22, 12:59 AM EST
Where: Lee County, 2.69 mi SW of South Lynchburg
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Post Office
Coordinates: 34.020, -80.100

Post Office reported large limbs down across several roadways.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

Event	Date	Age	Sex	Where	Kind
Lightning, Chesterfield	2011-06-21	26	Male	Ball Field	Direct

What these are

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.
Lightning: A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 302079, 302077, 302086, 302093, 302089, 302091, 302092, 302098, 302110, 302094, 302101, 302102, 302096, 302113, 302097, 302104, 302117, 302103, 302108, 302109, 302111, 302145, 302087, 302105, 302088, 302114, 302120, 302118.