Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, April 5, 2022

Name: Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, April 5, 2022
Start: 2022-04-05T14:50
End: 2022-04-05T19:07
Location: South Carolina

April 5, 2022 · NWS CHS · 45 events in 7 counties and zones

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $62,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 45

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 severe quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) moved through southeast South Carolina during the afternoon into early evening hours of April 5, 2022 as a mid-level shortwave ejected rapidly across the region in advance of a surface cold front. The environment ahead of the QLCS was favorable for severe local storms as southerly winds spread mid 60 dewpoint temperatures into a warm sector across the Southeast United States and favorable mid-level lapse rates and lifted index values helped produce mixed layer convective available potential energy (MLCAPE) as high as 1500-2000 J/kg during peak surface heating across southeast South Carolina. Within the warm sector, strong shear associated with 50-70 knot low and mid-level jets beneath the left front quadrant of a 120 knot upper-level jet, 0-6 km bulk shear around 50 knots, and 0-3 km storm relative helicity in excess of 300 m2/s2 were supportive of well organized convection and potentially embedded supercell thunderstorms in a QLCS capable of producing a prolonged path of damaging winds and strong long-track tornadoes. As the QLCS swept through southeast South Carolina, a few discrete supercell thunderstorms became exceptionally strong near or just ahead of the main line of thunderstorms, producing damaging winds, moderate size hail, and strong tornadoes.

A total of 5 confirmed tornadoes occurred across southeast South Carolina in the Charleston County Warning Area, including two long track EF-3 tornadoes, one which developed in Allendale County southwest of Allendale, SC and ended near Sycamore, SC with an approximately 13.3 mile path, and a second tornado which began in Allendale County near Ulmar, SC, then crossed into the Columbia County Warning Area in Bamberg County at peak strength, before continuing and ending in Orangeburg County with an approximately 34.8 mile path. The South Carolina Forestry Commission estimated 3,389 forest acres damaged by strong winds and tornadoes in Allendale County alone during the severe weather outbreak.

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 Apr 5, 2:21 PM EST, 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 2:21 PM EST, 29 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
321 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
A potent low pressure system will move through the region
tonight bringing a round of strong thunderstorms to southeast
Georgia and southeast South Carolina. A cold front will
approach the area on Wednesday before pushing offshore
Thursday. Drier and cooler weather is expected to return late
week through early next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/...
Forecast updated to add headlines for Tornado Watch 98.

A potent short-wave trough will make its way eastward across
the southern states over the next few hours as a warm front
lingers across the region. While southerly flow has enhanced our
temperatures today, unexpected stratus has hindered extensive
warming. This could play into how the rest of the afternoon and
evening pans out. Therefore, did lower high temperatures a
couple degrees. Outside of any showers and thunderstorms, winds
will be gusty.

Severe thunderstorms: Out to the west, an organized line
of thunderstorms will race towards the region, before swiftly
moving through. Over the next few hours, the instability
across the region is expected to increase. Surface based
cape will eventually be in the 1500-2000 J/kg range with mixed
layer having similar values. Also, 0-6 km bulk shear will be
around 50 knots. As instability/shear increase, the severe
potential will also increase. At the minimum, damaging winds
will likely impact portions of the region. SPC has the area
outlined in an Enhanced Risk. As of note, the tornado risk is
also elevated. The SPC outlook has a hatched 10 percent
probability for strong tornadoes across the majority of the
region. This aligns with forecast supercell composite and the
line of storms has a history of producing tornadoes/severe
thunderstorms. There is also a chance for large hail. Timing
wise, the current thinking is the main line will be across
northern counties by 5 pm then offshore by late this evening.

Tonight: Thunderstorm complex will move off the Atlantic coast
through mid evening, with generally no precip anticipated for
the balance of the night. Temps cool into the 60s and there may
be some fog around given the afternoon/evening rainfall.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY/...
The forecast area will be in the warm sector ahead of a cold front
approaching the region on Wednesday. Models hint at a wave of low
pressure developing along the front late in the day or Wednesday
night as it moves to the western Carolinas. Aloft, shortwave energy
is progged to eject out of the Gulf of Mexico and pass across the
region. Deep moisture will once again overspread the area. PWats are
forecast to exceed 1.5 inches, which is well above early April
climatology. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected
through the afternoon/evening and then also overnight into early
Thursday morning with activity along/ahead of the front. There will
be instability to work with, but deep layer shear during the day is
nothing particularly interesting. Shear will increase overnight. SPC
Day 2 Outlook currently features the entire area within a Slight
Risk for severe weather. Damaging wind gusts and perhaps an isolated
tornado will be the primary threats. Additional rainfall through
Wednesday night is around an inch on average, with locally higher
amounts possible. High temps will be the warmest of the set,
reaching around 80 or low 80s in most locations. Lows Wednesday
night will be unseasonably mild, mainly in the mid 60s.

Once the front pushes offshore mid-day Thursday, rain chances and
cloud cover will decrease through the remainder of the day. The area
will be precip-free Thursday night. Lows will range from the upper
40s inland to low/mid 50s closer to the coast.

The forecast area will be on the far southern periphery of a large
area of low pressure over the Great Lakes and Northeast on Friday.
Aloft, a highly amplified mid level trough will encompass the
eastern half of the country. Enhanced pressure gradient will lead to
gusty west winds. No other concerns with dry weather expected. It
will be cooler than previous days. Highs will peak in the upper 60s
to around 70.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Mid level trough over the eastern U.S. on Saturday will slide
offshore Saturday night and be replaced by ridging early next week.
At the surface, high pressure will expand into the region as low
pressure moves off the Northeast coast. Outside of breezy conditions
on Saturday, the weather is expected to be quiet and dry.
Temperatures will be cooler than normal through the weekend then on
a warming trend early next week.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Unexpected stratus has led to MVFR prevailing conditions at KSAV
throughout the morning. Conditions are not expected to improve
but deteriorate as a line of showers/thunderstorms moves into
the area. Therefore, KSAV, KJZI and KCHS will likely have
periodic flight restrictions throughout the rest of the
afternoon and evening. Then overnight, there could be a brief
time of VFR conditions, before falling back into MVFR by
daybreak. Outside of showers/thunderstorms, winds will be gusty
and low-level wind shear will be possible once showers move out
of the region.

Extended Aviation Outlook: Flight restrictions are possible in
showers/thunderstorms Wednesday through Thursday morning. Gusty
winds possible Friday and Saturday.

&&

.MARINE...
Gustier southeast to southerly winds will develop today ahead
of a complex of thunderstorms that will move through the region
later this afternoon and this evening. Have hoisted small craft
advisories for most coastal waters as a result. Mariners should
also remain alert for likely special marine warnings for severe
storms later this afternoon and this evening.

Gustier winds over land may also necessitate the need for a Lake
Wind Advisory for Lake Moultrie later this morning and through
the afternoon.

Wednesday through Sunday: South to southwest winds will prevail on
Wednesday ahead of an approaching cold front. Speeds and seas will
increase late Wednesday night into Thursday as the front crosses
through the area. Small Craft Advisories will be possible for at
least portions of the coastal waters. There should be some
improvement thereafter, but conditions will remain fairly elevated
through late week. Additional advisories will be possible,
especially on Saturday. The pressure gradient will relax on Sunday
with no additional concerns.

&&

.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM EDT Wednesday for AMZ330-354.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Wednesday for AMZ350-352-
     374.

&&

NEAR TERM...
SHORT TERM...
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...
MARINE...

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 5, 2:49 PM EST, 1 minute before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
349 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>044-047>052-062000-
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-
Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh-
Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Jasper-Beaufort-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley-
349 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...TORNADO WATCH 98 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and
southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tornado Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Severe Thunderstorms: Another round of showers and thunderstorms is
expected Wednesday and Wednesday night. Some thunderstorms could
become severe with damaging wind gusts, large hail and isolated
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

SCZ045-062000-
Inland Berkeley-
349 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...TORNADO WATCH 98 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tornado Watch.

Lake Winds: Gusty winds are expected to develop over Lake Moultrie
this evening. A Lake Wind Advisory could be needed.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Severe Thunderstorms: Another round of showers and thunderstorms is
expected Wednesday and Wednesday night. Some thunderstorms could
become severe with damaging wind gusts, large hail and isolated
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

AMZ330-350-352-354-374-062000-
Charleston Harbor-
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
349 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...TORNADO WATCH 98 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tornado Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Severe Thunderstorms: Another round of showers and thunderstorms is
expected Wednesday and Wednesday night. Some thunderstorms could
become strong enough for Special Marine Warnings. Strong winds, large
hail and waterspouts will be possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

The radar

The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 44 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:51 UTC.

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Event by event

39 thunderstorm wind, 5 tornado, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Tornado, Allendale

When: April 5, 2:50 PM EST to 3:10 PM EST
Where: Allendale County, 4.94 mi S of Allendale Oswald Arp to 1.91 mi NE of Sycamore
Rating: EF3
Path length: 13.28 mi
Path width: 1,000 yd
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.929, -81.376

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed an EF-3 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 137 mph in Allendale County, South Carolina. The tornado touched down just north of the intersection of Bluff Road and Best Loop Road at 250 PM, then tracked rapidly northeast across Fitts Road and St. Mark Road, where it completely destroyed a few mobile homes, and injured one person. The mobile home damage in this area was sufficient to justify a low-end EF-3 rating. The tornado then continued to the northeast across Burton Road and Allendale-Fairfax Highway, where it produced significant damage to a building and many trees. From here, the tornado continued a path across Confederate Highway and then across the northern end of Sycamore, ending on the northeast side of Sycamore near Williams Road at 310 PM. Most of the damage around the Sycamore area was to trees, as well as minor damage to some structures.

Tornado, Allendale

When: April 5, 5:03 PM EST to 5:06 PM EST
Where: Allendale County, 1.04 mi W of Ulmers to 1.24 mi NNE of Ulmers
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.01 mi
Path width: 465 yd
Continued into: Bamberg, Sc (CAE)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 33.099, -81.218

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed an EF-1 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 95 MPH in Allendale County, South Carolina, which eventually tracked northeast for nearly 35 miles, becoming a strong EF-3 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 160 mph across Bamberg County, South Carolina before dissipating in Orangeburg County, South Carolina (see Storm Data from Columbia, South Carolina for Bamberg and Orangeburg Counties).

The long-track tornado initially developed in Allendale County, approximately 1/3 mile north of Highway 301 across a farm just west of Well Branch Road around 503 PM. Near this location, the tornado threw a grain silo and flipped and threw a few farm trailers and vehicles, consistent with an EF-1 tornado rating. The tornado continued northeast across Wells Branch Road, where it widened to approximately 465 yards and downed many trees before crossing into Bamberg County near the intersection of Highway 321 and Highway 301 at 506 PM.

Tornado, Allendale

When: April 5, 5:03 PM EST to 5:05 PM EST
Where: Allendale County, 1.82 mi WNW of Ulmers to 0.88 mi NNW of Ulmers
Rating: EF1
Path length: 1.29 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 33.112, -81.228

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed an EF-1 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 109 mph in Allendale County, South Carolina. High resolution satellite data combined with survey information|indicated the tornado touched down just west of Wells Branch Road, near the Allendale/Barnwell County Line. In this area, the tornado was strongest, snapping and uprooting many trees. The tornado then weakened while continuing an east path across a remote area, before dissipating near the CSX Railroad line, still within Allendale County, South Carolina.

Tornado, Hampton

When: April 5, 5:20 PM EST to 5:24 PM EST
Where: Hampton County, 0.57 mi SW of Varnville to 1.22 mi ENE of Varnville
Rating: EF0
Path length: 1.74 mi
Path width: 250 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.843, -81.076

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed an EF-0 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 82 mph in Hampton County, South Carolina. The weak tornado initially touched down just west of Pepper Street, then tracked northeast across U.S. 278, snapping and uprooting trees and causing minor roof damage to one home near the intersection of Oak Street and Howard Street. The tornado then continued a northeast path across a mostly wooded area, where it snapped and uprooted trees, before ending in an open field just east of the intersection of Papas Road and Mill Pond Road, where it snapped and uprooted a few more trees, overturned utility trailers, and threw a small grain bin.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When: April 5, 5:30 PM EST to 5:31 PM EST
Where: Colleton County, 3.45 mi S of Ruffin
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.950, -80.800

The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down near the intersection with Southern Charm Road and Azalea Patch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When: April 5, 5:37 PM EST to 5:38 PM EST
Where: Colleton County, 0.9 mi SE of Stokes
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.960, -80.710

The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down near the intersection of Ruffin Road and Jones Swamp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When: April 5, 5:54 PM EST to 5:55 PM EST
Where: Colleton County, 2.15 mi SSE of Sniders Xrds
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.850, -80.840

Colleton County Emergency Management reported a tree down at Lowcountry Highway and Cane Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When: April 5, 6:01 PM EST to 6:02 PM EST
Where: Colleton County, 5.56 mi N of Smoaks
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.160, -80.810

Colleton County Emergency Management reported a road blocked due to a tree near the intersection of Lowcountry Highway and Buckhead Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When: April 5, 6:02 PM EST to 6:03 PM EST
Where: Colleton County, 3.5 mi N of Smoaks
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.130, -80.810

Colleton County Emergency Management reported a tree and power lines down near the intersection of Lowcountry Highway and Phoenix Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beaufort

When: April 5, 6:09 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where: Beaufort County, 1.36 mi WNW of Pritchardville
Measured: 45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 32.240, -80.990

The Beaufort County Warning Point reported power lines down at the 3700 Block of Okatie Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:09 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 1.35 mi WNW of Reevesville
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 33.210, -80.650

The Dorchester County 911 Call Center reported several trees down on Highway 78 near Reevesville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:10 PM EST to 6:11 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 2.15 mi SSW of Reevesville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 33.170, -80.640

The Dorchester Warning Point reported a tree down at the 500 Block of Cross Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beaufort

When: April 5, 6:10 PM EST to 6:11 PM EST
Where: Beaufort County, 0.9 mi NW of Pritchardville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 32.240, -80.980

The Beaufort County Warning Point reported a tree and power lines down near the intersection of Okatie Highway and Evan Way.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beaufort

When: April 5, 6:12 PM EST to 6:13 PM EST
Where: Beaufort County, 2.15 mi SSW of Gardens Corner
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 32.570, -80.760

The Beaufort County Warning Point reported a tree down on power lines at 64 Butler Farm Road.

Tornado, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:12 PM EST to 6:19 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 0.1 mi SE of Byrd to 1.05 mi SE of Harleyville
Rating: EF0
Path length: 5.6 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 33.169, -80.519

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed an EF-0 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 73 mph in Dorchester County, South Carolina.|The tornado touched down near the intersection of U.S. Route 78 and Horne Taylor Rd, then continued northeast across a mostly wooded area, producing sporadic tree damage. The tornado ended just northeast of East Main Street, in Harleyville, SC.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:15 PM EST to 6:16 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 1.8 mi NE of Badham
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 33.220, -80.580

The Dorchester Warning Point reported a tree down at the 500 Block of Mount Zion Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:15 PM EST to 6:16 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, Byrd
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 33.170, -80.520

The Dorchester County Warning Point reported a tree down at the 100 Block of Gum Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beaufort

When: April 5, 6:15 PM EST to 6:16 PM EST
Where: Beaufort County, 2.23 mi NW of Burton
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 32.450, -80.750

The Beaufort County Warning Point reported a tree down near the intersection of Roseida Road and Stroman Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colleton

When: April 5, 6:15 PM EST
Where: Colleton County, 0.58 mi W of Walterboro Muni Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 32.920, -80.640

A 60 mile per hour wind gust was recorded at the Lowcountry Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:15 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 0.9 mi NE of Badham
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.210, -80.590

The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down and in the roadway near the intersection of Hudson Road and Windham Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:16 PM EST to 6:17 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 0.9 mi SW of Rosinville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 33.240, -80.530

The Dorchester County Warning Point reported a tree down near the intersection of Enoch Lane and Wagers Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beaufort

When: April 5, 6:16 PM EST to 6:17 PM EST
Where: Beaufort County, 0.69 mi N of Shell Pt
Measured: 45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 32.410, -80.770

The Beaufort County Warning Point reported power lines down near the intersection of Pleasant Farm Drive and Saluda Way.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:18 PM EST to 6:19 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 0.9 mi NW of Grover
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 33.110, -80.590

The Dorchester County Warning Point reported a tree down at the 1800 Block of Highway 15 South.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:18 PM EST to 6:19 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 1.16 mi E of St George Muni Arpt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 33.200, -80.480

The Dorchester County Warning Point reported a tree down at the 800 Block of Saint Paul Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beaufort

When: April 5, 6:19 PM EST to 6:20 PM EST
Where: Beaufort County, 1.5 mi SSE of (Nbc)mcas Beaufort
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 32.450, -80.690

The Beaufort County Warning Point reported a tree down near the intersection of Darby Drive and Sycamore Street and another tree and power lines down at the 1800 Block of Morris Street.

Lightning, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:20 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 2.69 mi ENE of Rosinville
Property damage: $60,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 33.270, -80.480

The Dorchester County Warning Point reported a mobile home at the 300 Block of Spring Branch Road destroyed by a fire likely caused by a lightning strike.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:22 PM EST to 6:23 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 1.73 mi E of Harleyville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 33.220, -80.420

The Dorchester County Warning Point reported a tree down near the intersection of 2nd Bend Road and Addison Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:25 PM EST to 6:26 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 1.57 mi E of Harleyville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.222, -80.423

A spotter reported debris on Interstate 26 and in the air.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When: April 5, 6:25 PM EST to 6:26 PM EST
Where: Dorchester County, 4 mi NW of Grover
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.140, -80.630

The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down on Interstate 95 near mile marker 73 north bound.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 6:30 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.81 mi SE of Willtown Bluff
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 32.660, -80.400

The Ace Basin RAWS recorded a wind gust of 61 miles per hour.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 6:39 PM EST to 6:40 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.38 mi S of Meggett
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 32.700, -80.230

A fire department reported a large tree blocking State Route 165 near the intersection with Long Island Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 6:44 PM EST to 6:45 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.74 mi W of Morris Acres
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.750, -80.130

The public reported numerous trees and limbs down along Chisholm Road, including damage to a back porch. Wind also damaged a dock.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 6:44 PM EST to 6:54 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 3.94 mi S of Rantowles to 3.63 mi WSW of Morris Acres
Measured: 83 kt (96 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.724, -80.162

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed strong straight-line winds associated with a thunderstorm microburst producing an estimated maximum wind speed of 90 to 95 mph along Chisholm Road on Johns Island, South Carolina. Strong straight-line winds associated with a line of thunderstorms passed across the Wadmalaw River and New Cut area, entering western portions of Johns Island along the 5000 block of Chisholm Road, then continued east with a swath approximately 650 yards wide along a path approximately 800 yards long. During the event, approximately 50 full size pine trees were downed, 25 of them being uprooted, along with a few full size oak trees uprooted and several large limbs damaged. The greatest damage to trees occurred across a wooded area north of the intersection of Chisolm Road and Ravens Bluff Road on a 22 acre property where minor damage also occurred to an open shed structure near a home.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 6:46 PM EST to 6:47 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.74 mi W of Morris Acres
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.750, -80.130

A report received via social media indicated a one foot diameter limb down along Chisholm Road on Johns Island.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 6:48 PM EST to 6:49 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.35 mi ESE of Morris Acres
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.740, -80.080

Trees were reported down on Brownswood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 6:52 PM EST to 6:53 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.35 mi WSW of Croghan
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.760, -79.990

A large water oak tree snapped off in Riverland Terrace.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 6:56 PM EST to 6:57 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.35 mi ENE of Charleston
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.790, -79.910

The public reported several aircraft on the USS Yorktown moved by high winds and three trees down at the Cold War Memorial.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 6:56 PM EST to 6:57 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.35 mi WSW of Scanlonville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.790, -79.900

The public reported the west stand of the Charleston Battery Soccer Stadium at Patriots Point damaged by wind.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 6:59 PM EST to 7:04 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.5 mi ESE of Charleston
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 32.773, -79.906

The Shutes Folly Weatheflow sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 67 mph at 659 PM.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 2.07 mi S of Philip
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 32.850, -79.800

The Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department reported trees down on the 1200 Block of Hamlin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.35 mi ENE of Snowden
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 32.840, -79.810

A National Weather Service employee reported trees down along Tea Planters Lane near the intersection with Six Mile Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 7:01 PM EST to 7:02 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 0.9 mi NE of Snowden
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 32.840, -79.820

A National Weather Service employee reported several trees and branches down along Hungryneck Boulevard near the Isle Of Palms Connector. The employee also reported part of a gas station awning collapsed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Berkeley

When: April 5, 7:03 PM EST to 7:04 PM EST
Where: Berkeley County, 5.36 mi NNE of Wando
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 32.970, -79.780

The Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department reported a tree down on Halfway Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 7:05 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 1.99 mi S of Mt Pleasant
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 32.751, -79.871

The Weatherflow sensor at Fort Sumter Range Front Light measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charleston

When: April 5, 7:07 PM EST
Where: Charleston County, 0.95 mi WNW of Isle of Palms
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 32.785, -79.785

The Weatherflow sensor at Isle of Palms Pier measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

What these are

Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
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.

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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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1023225, 1014514, 1023226, 1023224, 1020842, 1020848, 1020850, 1020857, 1020861, 1020887, 1022056, 1020862, 1020889, 1020890, 1022779, 1020865, 1020877, 1020892, 1021990, 1022067, 1020878, 1022031, 1020879, 1020883, 1022041, 1020833, 1020884, 1021994, 1022023, 1022066, 1022000, 1022065, 1023242, 1022046, 1022019, 1022049, 1022061, 1022062, 1022071, 1022015, and more.