South Carolina, 2022Hail and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022 · NWS CAE · 18 events in 9 counties and zones
Widespread pulse severe thunderstorms formed within a weak area of convergence across central South Carolina as the area remained positioned between an approaching shortwave and offshore ridge. Elevated instability, an inverted V sounding at low levels, and dry air aloft yielded an enhanced downburst and hail risk.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 18
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.
Widespread pulse severe thunderstorms formed within a weak area of convergence across central South Carolina as the area remained positioned between an approaching shortwave and offshore ridge. Elevated instability, an inverted V sounding at low levels, and dry air aloft yielded an enhanced downburst and hail risk. Pulse convection produced severe winds and numerous hail reports across the area including a downburst in West Columbia.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lexington
- When
- May 3, 2:17 PM EST to 2:23 PM EST
- Where
- Lexington County, 0.27 mi N of Kathwood to 0.74 mi NE of Kathwood
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 33.984, -81.081
Social media reports with photos of downed power lines and trees along C Avenue into Triangle City in West Columbia. Traffic lights damaged along D Avenue at Charleston Hwy. Power pole down at Platts Spring Road and Hwy 1.
Thunderstorm Wind, Newberry
- When
- May 3, 2:57 PM EST to 2:58 PM EST
- Where
- Newberry County, 1.55 mi W of Stockman
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 34.166, -81.597
Public reported a chicken coop was blown over on Minick Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind, Newberry
- When
- May 3, 3:03 PM EST to 3:04 PM EST
- Where
- Newberry County, 0.76 mi WNW of Prosperity
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 34.206, -81.541
Newberry dispatch reported a tree down on a powerline on Eureka street.
Thunderstorm Wind, Kershaw
- When
- May 3, 3:07 PM EST to 3:12 PM EST
- Where
- Kershaw County, 0.86 mi ESE of Camden
- Measured
- 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 34.243, -80.587
Kershaw Hwy maintenance reported a large tree blocked the road on Pitts Street at Lloyd Street. Time estimated by radar.
Hail, Fairfield
- When
- May 3, 3:30 PM EST to 3:31 PM EST
- Where
- Fairfield County, 0.11 mi ENE of Salem Xrds
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 34.421, -81.298
Hail to the size of quarters reported near the Dollar General at Hwy 215 and Hwy 34.
Thunderstorm Wind, Fairfield
- When
- May 3, 3:30 PM EST to 3:35 PM EST
- Where
- Fairfield County, 0.15 mi ENE of Salem Xrds
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 34.421, -81.298
Public reported trees down across the road on Hwy 215.
Thunderstorm Wind, Richland
- When
- May 3, 3:50 PM EST to 4:00 PM EST
- Where
- Richland County, 3.43 mi W of Gadsden to 3.44 mi WSW of Gadsden
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 33.843, -80.829
Trees were reported downed at the Congaree National Park. One at the entrance road to the park and another on the boardwalk from the visitors center.
Hail, Lancaster
- When
- May 3, 3:58 PM EST to 3:59 PM EST
- Where
- Lancaster County, 0.32 mi S of Adams Xrds
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 34.715, -80.621
Nickel and quarter sized hail occurring on Taxahaw Road at Hwy 522.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lee
- When
- May 3, 4:07 PM EST to 4:12 PM EST
- Where
- Lee County, 2.71 mi S of Alcot
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 34.211, -80.180
Department of Highways reported a tree down along Lee State Park Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lee
- When
- May 3, 4:25 PM EST to 4:30 PM EST
- Where
- Lee County, 3.1 mi SW of St Charles
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 34.041, -80.262
Department of Highways reported a tree down along Raccoon Road near Hwy 401.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lee
- When
- May 3, 4:43 PM EST
- Where
- Lee County, 2.19 mi SE of Ashwood
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 34.107, -80.273
Lee County dispatch reported a tree across the road on Raccoon Road at Childrens Lane. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lee
- When
- May 3, 4:53 PM EST to 4:58 PM EST
- Where
- Lee County, 1.77 mi SSE of Cypress Xrds
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 34.195, -80.121
Department of Highways reported a tree down along I-20 near the Lee-Darlington County border. Also reported dime size hail and cars at a standstill due to heavy rain.
Hail, Aiken
- When
- May 3, 5:01 PM EST to 5:02 PM EST
- Where
- Aiken County, 5.51 mi NW of Foxtown
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 33.761, -81.642
Viewer report with photo of quarter sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter
- When
- May 3, 5:05 PM EST to 5:10 PM EST
- Where
- Sumter County, 0.48 mi WSW of Pocalla Spgs
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Utility Company
- Coordinates
- 33.867, -80.357
Report of trees down on a powerline along old Manning Road near Highway 15.
Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter
- When
- May 3, 5:11 PM EST to 5:16 PM EST
- Where
- Sumter County, 2.89 mi SE of Mayesville
- Measured
- 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 33.947, -80.189
Public reported through social media that a couple of pecan trees were downed, two irrigation pivot systems overturned, damage to a roll up door, and a lot of wheat flattened near the Town of Mayesville.
Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter
- When
- May 3, 5:19 PM EST to 5:24 PM EST
- Where
- Sumter County, 0.35 mi SW of Tindal
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Utility Company
- Coordinates
- 33.796, -80.354
Report of trees down on a powerline near the intersection of Wrangler Trail and Geddings Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter
- When
- May 3, 5:25 PM EST to 5:30 PM EST
- Where
- Sumter County, 3.84 mi W of Mc Bride Corners
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Utility Company
- Coordinates
- 33.898, -80.217
Report of trees down on powerlines near the intersection of Eastern School Road and Hwy 378.
Thunderstorm Wind, Sumter
- When
- May 3, 5:34 PM EST to 5:39 PM EST
- Where
- Sumter County, 4.39 mi NNW of Shiloh
- Measured
- 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 33.992, -80.046
SC Highway Patrol reported trees down on Trinity Road at Pleasant Grove Road. Time estimated by radar.
- 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.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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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: 1012785, 1012783, 1012784, 1012786, 1012777, 1012787, 1012788, 1012778, 1012789, 1012790, 1012805, 1012809, 1012779, 1012819, 1012823, 1012827, 1012829, 1012818.