South Carolina, 2013

Damaging Winds in South Carolina, June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013 · NWS CHS · 23 events in 5 counties and zones

A cold front advanced over the southeastern United States and interacted with numerous boundaries over the area. Activity consolidated into a QLCS which swept across much of the county warning area.

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
$25,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
23

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 CHS wrote it up.

A cold front advanced over the southeastern United States and interacted with numerous boundaries over the area. Activity consolidated into a QLCS which swept across much of the county warning area.

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 Charleston, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 10, 12:56 PM EST, 1 hour 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 10, 12:56 PM EST, 1 hour 49 minutes before
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In the hours before

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The radar

The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 51 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:45 UTC.

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Event by event

23 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When
June 10, 2:45 PM EST to 2:46 PM EST
Where
Colleton County, 2.82 mi NNW of Walterboro Muni Arpt
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
32.960, -80.640

The Colleton County 911 call center reporte a tree down on the 500 block on Knights Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When
June 10, 3:15 PM EST to 3:16 PM EST
Where
Colleton County, 0.69 mi N of Hendersonville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
32.790, -80.720

The Colleton County 911 call center reported a tree down at the intersection of Black Creek Road and Hendersonville Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
June 10, 5:59 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Jasper County, 2.15 mi NNW of Grays
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.700, -81.030

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Grays Highway near Pine Level Baptist Church.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When
June 10, 6:12 PM EST to 6:13 PM EST
Where
Colleton County, 0.69 mi N of Sniders Xrds
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.890, -80.850

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of US 21 and SC 63.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
June 10, 6:18 PM EST to 6:19 PM EST
Where
Jasper County, 1.35 mi WSW of Coosawhatchie
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.570, -80.940

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near mile marker 26 north bound on Interstate 95.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When
June 10, 6:27 PM EST to 6:28 PM EST
Where
Colleton County, 1.87 mi ENE of Stokes
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.980, -80.690

A Colleton County emergency manager reported a tree down at the 4000 block of Mount Carmel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When
June 10, 6:27 PM EST to 6:28 PM EST
Where
Colleton County, 1.35 mi WSW of Walterboro
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.890, -80.670

An emergency manager reported a tree down at the 600 block of Green Pond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
June 10, 6:28 PM EST to 6:29 PM EST
Where
Jasper County, 0.69 mi S of Hardeeville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.270, -81.080

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Main Street and Boyd Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
June 10, 6:29 PM EST to 6:30 PM EST
Where
Jasper County, Purrysburg
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.300, -81.120

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported 3 trees down near the intersection of Purrysburg Road and Honey Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
June 10, 6:29 PM EST to 6:30 PM EST
Where
Jasper County, 0.9 mi NW of Gilmania
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.540, -80.910

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Bees Creek Road and Coosaw Scenic Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
June 10, 6:30 PM EST to 6:31 PM EST
Where
Jasper County, 2.38 mi NNE of Hardeeville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.310, -81.060

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Interstate 95.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beaufort

When
June 10, 6:30 PM EST to 6:31 PM EST
Where
Beaufort County, 1.17 mi W of Pritchardville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
32.230, -80.990

A spotter reported a tree down on New Riverside Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When
June 10, 6:32 PM EST to 6:33 PM EST
Where
Colleton County, 1.87 mi WNW of Walterboro Muni Arpt
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.930, -80.660

An emergency manager reported a tree down on a power line along Milestone Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beaufort

When
June 10, 6:42 PM EST to 6:43 PM EST
Where
Beaufort County, 1.5 mi NNE of Bluffton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.250, -80.860

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported one tree down near the intersection of Bluffton Parkway and Red Cedar Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When
June 10, 6:46 PM EST to 6:47 PM EST
Where
Colleton County, 1.8 mi NE of Cottageville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.950, -80.460

An emergency manager reported a tree down on Rehoboth Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When
June 10, 6:59 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Colleton County, 3.57 mi NW of Jacksonboro
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.800, -80.500

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Parkers Ferry Road and Charleston Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When
June 10, 7:04 PM EST to 7:05 PM EST
Where
Dorchester County, 0.58 mi W of Jedburg
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.050, -80.240

The public reported a tree down on the 100 block of Cinnamon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When
June 10, 7:10 PM EST to 7:11 PM EST
Where
Dorchester County, 0.9 mi NW of Jedburg
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
33.060, -80.240

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Highway 78 and Jedburg Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When
June 10, 7:10 PM EST to 7:11 PM EST
Where
Dorchester County, 1.35 mi WSW of Jedburg
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
33.040, -80.250

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Mallard Road and Orangeburg Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When
June 10, 7:30 PM EST to 7:31 PM EST
Where
Charleston County, 0.58 mi W of Morris Acres
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
32.750, -80.110

The Charleston County 911 call center reported a tree down near the intersection of Main Road and Patton Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When
June 10, 7:40 PM EST to 7:41 PM EST
Where
Charleston County, 0.9 mi NW of Pinecrest
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.790, -80.030

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Savannah Highway and Orleans Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When
June 10, 7:42 PM EST to 7:43 PM EST
Where
Charleston County, 0.9 mi NE of Pinecrest
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
32.790, -80.010

The Charleston County 911 call center reported a tree down at the 1300 block of White Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When
June 10, 8:00 PM EST to 8:01 PM EST
Where
Charleston County, 1.16 mi W of Philip
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.880, -79.820

A NWS employee reported a large tree down on Rivertowne County Club Drive.

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.

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

The same day elsewhere

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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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 460961, 460963, 461012, 460970, 460973, 461037, 461313, 461011, 460968, 461009, 460969, 460974, 461315, 460967, 461314, 460999, 460975, 460995, 460996, 461014, 461010, 461013, 461316.