South Carolina, 2022

Flash Flooding and Hail in South Carolina, June 16, 2022

June 16, 2022 · NWS CAE · 49 events in 13 counties and zones

Scattered thunderstorms developed near the mountains, and a lee side surface trough, to the north and then shifted south and organized into a Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) that produced strong damaging winds and some hail across the Midlands of SC, along with locally heavy rain and flooding in the Columbia metropolitan area, in the afternoon and evening.

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
$78,000
Crop damage
$390
Events
49

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 near the mountains, and a lee side surface trough, to the north and then shifted south and organized into a Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) that produced strong damaging winds and some hail across the Midlands of SC, along with locally heavy rain and flooding in the Columbia metropolitan area, in the afternoon and evening.

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 16, 3:48 PM EST, 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 16, 3:48 PM EST, 2 minutes before
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The Columbia radar (KCAE), 55 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:50 UTC.

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Event by event

32 thunderstorm wind, 9 flash flood, 5 hail, 3 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newberry

When
June 16, 3:50 PM EST to 3:55 PM EST
Where
Newberry County, 2.34 mi SSW of Keitts Xrds
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.320, -81.519

Trees down along Shingle Mill Rd and Piester Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fairfield

When
June 16, 4:10 PM EST to 4:15 PM EST
Where
Fairfield County, 2.69 mi NW of Camp Welfare
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
34.510, -81.000

Trees were downed along Hwy 200 near I-77. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fairfield

When
June 16, 4:10 PM EST to 4:15 PM EST
Where
Fairfield County, 0.69 mi N of White Oak
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
34.480, -81.120

Large trees were uprooted at Patrick Rd and US Hwy 321 in White Oak. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newberry

When
June 16, 4:15 PM EST to 4:20 PM EST
Where
Newberry County, 0.57 mi E of Newberry
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.280, -81.610

A tree was reported downed in the city of Newberry. Exact location not given. Time estimated.

Hail, Lancaster

When
June 16, 4:20 PM EST to 4:25 PM EST
Where
Lancaster County, 1.49 mi NW of Lingles Xrds
Measured
0.88 in hail
Property damage
$100
Crop damage
$100
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
34.763, -80.641

Trained spotter reported dime to nickel sized hail on Red Doc Rd near Buford.

Hail, Lexington

When
June 16, 4:24 PM EST
Where
Lexington County, 0.57 mi W of Providence
Measured
0.75 in hail
Property damage
$100
Crop damage
$100
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.020, -81.280

A public report, via mPING, of dime size hail.

Hail, Lexington

When
June 16, 4:28 PM EST to 4:30 PM EST
Where
Lexington County, 1.34 mi WNW of Lexington
Measured
0.5 in hail
Property damage
$100
Crop damage
$100
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
33.990, -81.270

Half inch hail reported, along with estimated wind gusts of 40 mph, in Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lancaster

When
June 16, 4:30 PM EST to 4:33 PM EST
Where
Lancaster County, 2.49 mi N of Lancaster
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.756, -80.768

SCHP reported tree in roadway at Craig Farm Rd and Montgomery Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When
June 16, 4:30 PM EST to 4:32 PM EST
Where
Lexington County, 0.24 mi NNE of Murray
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.953, -81.418

SCHP reported trees down at Cedar Grove Rd and US Hwy 1. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fairfield

When
June 16, 4:32 PM EST to 4:35 PM EST
Where
Fairfield County, 2.15 mi SSE of Monticello
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
34.320, -81.290

Trees on power lines along Baltic Cir north of Jenkinsville. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kershaw

When
June 16, 4:40 PM EST to 4:45 PM EST
Where
Kershaw County, 3.46 mi SSE of Liberty Hill
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.435, -80.774

A tree was downed on John G Richards Rd and Beaver Creek Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kershaw

When
June 16, 4:50 PM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Kershaw County, 1.79 mi N of Elgin
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.196, -80.799

SCHP reported trees down on Veterans Row and Sessions Rd just north of Elgin. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chesterfield

When
June 16, 5:00 PM EST to 5:05 PM EST
Where
Chesterfield County, 4.02 mi SW of Mc Bee
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.433, -80.304

SCHP reported tree in roadway at US Hwy 1 and Old Creek Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kershaw

When
June 16, 5:00 PM EST to 5:05 PM EST
Where
Kershaw County, 1.21 mi WNW of Lugoff
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
34.227, -80.689

Multiple trees and power lines down along US Hwy 1 in Lugoff. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kershaw

When
June 16, 5:00 PM EST to 5:05 PM EST
Where
Kershaw County, 1.55 mi WNW of Bethune
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
34.429, -80.375

Numerous trees downed on Bethune Rd near Bethune. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When
June 16, 5:00 PM EST to 5:05 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 2.93 mi NNE of Denny Terrace
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.108, -81.046

SCHP reported trees down at Crane Church Rd at Slab Pile Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kershaw

When
June 16, 5:05 PM EST to 5:14 PM EST
Where
Kershaw County, 0.74 mi NE of Camden
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
34.257, -80.591

Trees were downed along Lakeshore Dr in Camden. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When
June 16, 5:10 PM EST to 5:20 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 1.76 mi WNW of St Andrews to 0.97 mi S of Eau Claire
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.039, -81.109

Multiple trees were downed. Locations include Browning Rd and Zimalcrest Dr, Battleford Rd and Emerald Valley Rd, 1505 Adella St, Riverhill Cir and Broad River Rd (US Hwy 176), Williamsburg Dr and Coronado Dr, and Surrey St and Magrath St.

Hail, Richland

When
June 16, 5:15 PM EST to 5:20 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 0.86 mi N of St Andrews
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
34.042, -81.083

Dime to quarter size hail reported on Longcreek Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When
June 16, 5:15 PM EST to 5:29 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 0.19 mi NW of Columbia to 0.44 mi E of Columbia
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.002, -81.023

Multiple trees down. Locations include Barnwell St and Pendleton St, 2123 Greene St, and 800 Heidt St.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chesterfield

When
June 16, 5:18 PM EST to 5:20 PM EST
Where
Chesterfield County, 2.68 mi NE of Cheraw Muni Arpt
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.750, -79.940

SCHP reported trees down along US Hwy 52 at Belton Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chesterfield

When
June 16, 5:20 PM EST to 5:30 PM EST
Where
Chesterfield County, 0.69 mi N of Patrick
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
34.580, -80.050

Numerous trees and power lines were downed across SE Chesterfield Co. Time estimated.

Flash Flood, Richland

When
June 16, 5:22 PM EST to 6:30 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 1.71 mi SE of St Andrews to 1.39 mi SSE of St Andrews
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$20,000
Crop damage
$10
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.010, -81.062

A vehicle was flooded at 1850 Atlantic Ave. An apartment was flooded at 2010 Watermark Pl. A building was flooded at 1216 Broad River Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington

When
June 16, 5:22 PM EST to 5:25 PM EST
Where
Lexington County, 1.96 mi NW of Red Bank
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.950, -81.254

Trees were downed, and the roadway blocked, at Wildlife Rd and Wildlife Cir. Time estimated.

Flash Flood, Richland

When
June 16, 5:25 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 0.92 mi W of Columbia to 0.83 mi WSW of Columbia
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Crop damage
$10
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.998, -81.036

An apartment was flooded at 1015 Assembly St.

Thunderstorm Wind, Aiken

When
June 16, 5:26 PM EST to 5:29 PM EST
Where
Aiken County, 1.34 mi NNE of Aiken Afs
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
33.669, -81.674

Trees downed on US Hwy 1 and Shiloh Church Rd, just north of I-20. Time estimated.

Flash Flood, Richland

When
June 16, 5:27 PM EST to 6:30 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 0.82 mi WNW of St Andrews to 0.73 mi WNW of St Andrews
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Crop damage
$10
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.035, -81.093

SCHP reported flooding at Bakersfield Rd and Dutch Square Blvd.

Flash Flood, Richland

When
June 16, 5:30 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 0.1 mi WSW of Olympia Mills to 0.6 mi ESE of Columbia
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$20,000
Crop damage
$10
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.979, -81.022

Heavy rain led to flooding in multiple areas. A vehicle was flooded at Gervais St and Laurens St. Water rescues were performed at Whaley St and Main St, where a vehicle was flooded, on S. Assembly St near Ferguson St, and Pickens St near Pendleton St. |Other flooded roadways included Monroe St and Maple St, and Blossom St at Barnwell St near Maxcy Gregg Park.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When
June 16, 5:30 PM EST to 5:50 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 0.54 mi E of Myron Manor to 0.82 mi SSW of Capitol View
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.000, -80.961

Multiple trees were downed. Locations include 1514 Shady Lane, 119 Downing St, I-77 near Fort Jackson Blvd, and 613 Legacy Park Court.

Lightning, Richland

When
June 16, 5:32 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 1.77 mi NW of Columbia
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
34.017, -81.043

A structure fire due to lightning at 1031 Price Ave. Extent of damage unknown.

Hail, Richland

When
June 16, 5:45 PM EST to 5:50 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 0.35 mi NE of Greenlawn
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
33.983, -80.965

WLTX broadcast meteorologist reported 1 inch hail at the station on Garners Ferry Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kershaw

When
June 16, 5:45 PM EST to 5:50 PM EST
Where
Kershaw County, 9.12 mi ESE of Boykin
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.071, -80.432

SCHP reported tree down on Live Oak Rd. Exact location unknown. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter

When
June 16, 5:45 PM EST to 5:48 PM EST
Where
Sumter County, 4.38 mi NNW of Shiloh
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.990, -80.056

SCHP reported trees down and roadway blocked at Trinity Rd and McKnight Rd. Time estimated.

Flash Flood, Richland

When
June 16, 5:55 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 1.49 mi W of Columbia to 1.39 mi WSW of Columbia
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Crop damage
$10
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.998, -81.046

Flooded roadway at Gervais St and Huger St and at Huger St at Senate St.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lee

When
June 16, 5:55 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Lee County, 5.53 mi SE of St Charles
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.010, -80.157

Two trees and a power line were downed near US Hwy 76 and Log Rd. Time estimated.

Flash Flood, Richland

When
June 16, 6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 1.86 mi W of Columbia to 1.57 mi W of Columbia
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Crop damage
$10
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
34.003, -81.052

The ground floor of a building at Canalside Lofts was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter

When
June 16, 6:00 PM EST to 6:05 PM EST
Where
Sumter County, 0.9 mi NW of Pocalla Spgs
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.880, -80.360

SCHP reported trees down on Lewis Rd. Exact location unknown. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When
June 16, 6:01 PM EST to 6:02 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 4.29 mi NNW of Eastover
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.931, -80.715

Trees were downed on Megan Court and Strawberry Lane near Eastover. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Aiken

When
June 16, 6:05 PM EST to 6:08 PM EST
Where
Aiken County, 3.91 mi SSW of Foxtown
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
33.645, -81.594

Trees down along Ranchero St at Snipes Pond Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarendon

When
June 16, 6:05 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where
Clarendon County, 0.61 mi NW of Gable
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.826, -80.108

SCHP reported trees down in roadway with all lanes blocked at Leon McFadden Rd and Cecil McFadden Rd in Gable. Time estimated.

Flash Flood, Lexington

When
June 16, 6:10 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Lexington County, 1.4 mi WNW of Springdale to 0.98 mi WNW of Springdale
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Crop damage
$10
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.981, -81.121

SCHP reported flooded road at US Hwy 1 near I-20.

Flash Flood, Richland

When
June 16, 6:33 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 1.94 mi WNW of St Andrews to 1.63 mi WNW of St Andrews
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Crop damage
$10
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.039, -81.112

A water rescue was performed near St. Andrews Rd and Burning Tree Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Calhoun

When
June 16, 6:35 PM EST to 6:40 PM EST
Where
Calhoun County, 0.88 mi N of Lone Star
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.633, -80.600

SCHP reported trees down on Cameron Rd and McCords Ferry Rd near Lone Star. Time estimated.

Flash Flood, Richland

When
June 16, 6:40 PM EST to 7:25 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 0.74 mi NW of Olympia Mills to 0.7 mi NW of Olympia Mills
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10
Crop damage
$10
Reported by
Other Federal Agency
Coordinates
33.988, -81.029

USGS stream gage on the Rocky Branch Creek at Main St and Whaley St measured a peak stage of 11.32 feet at 1900 EDT (1800 EST). Flood stage is 7.3 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarendon

When
June 16, 6:50 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Clarendon County, 2.04 mi NW of Gable to 2.73 mi NNW of Gable
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.837, -80.129

Several trees were downed on I-95 northbound around mile marker 130, and on I-95 southbound near Exit 132. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When
June 16, 7:00 PM EST to 7:05 PM EST
Where
Orangeburg County, 4.43 mi SW of Wells
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.330, -80.540

SCHP reported trees down on I-95 southbound around mile markers 87 and 88. Time estimated.

Lightning, Richland

When
June 16, 7:13 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 1.25 mi W of Myron Manor
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
34.001, -80.992

Fire at a residence at 842 Adger Rd. Extent of damage unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Orangeburg

When
June 16, 7:19 PM EST to 7:24 PM EST
Where
Orangeburg County, 0.69 mi N of Bowman
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.360, -80.680

SCHP reported tree down on Homestead Rd right outside the town of Bowman. Time estimated.

Lightning, Richland

When
June 16, 8:08 PM EST
Where
Richland County, 1.3 mi SW of Denny Terrace
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
34.054, -81.083

Structure fire due to lightning on Hertford Dr. Extent of damage unknown.

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.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Lightning
A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.

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