South Carolina, 2017

Damaging Winds in South Carolina, July 4, 2017

July 4, 2017 · NWS CAE · 3 events in 3 counties and zones

Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening of July 4th, a few of which reached severe limits.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
3

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 thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening of July 4th, a few of which reached severe limits.

The radar

The Columbia radar (KCAE), 61 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:36 UTC.

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Event by event

3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kershaw

When
July 4, 4:35 PM EST to 4:40 PM EST
Where
Kershaw County, 3.25 mi SSW of Liberty Hill
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
34.440, -80.830

A live tree was downed on Singleton Creek Rd near Lake Wateree.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When
July 4, 6:07 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 2.37 mi SSW of Littleton
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.150, -81.190

A tree was downed in the roadway at Koon Rd and Connie Wright Rd. Another tree was downed at Sam Bradshaw Rd at Kennerly Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When
July 4, 8:27 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Where
Orangeburg County, 2.24 mi S of Oaks Xrds
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.418, -80.636

Trees downed at Landsdowne Rd and Cascade Dr.

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.

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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: 698193, 698198, 698201.