Storm Events Database

Storm Events Database

Event Details:

Event Tornado
-- Scale EF2
-- Length 2.98 Miles
-- Width 200 Yards
State SOUTH CAROLINA
County/Area LEXINGTON
WFO CAE
Report Source NWS Storm Survey
NCEI Data Source CSV
Begin Date 2018-04-15 13:03 EST-5
Begin Location 1SE GILBERT
Begin Lat/Lon 33.9101/-81.3645
End Date 2018-04-15 13:07 EST-5
End Location 2ESE CLUBHOUSE XRDS
End Lat/Lon 33.9532/-81.3651
Deaths Direct/Indirect 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...)
Injuries Direct/Indirect 0/0
Property Damage
Crop Damage
Episode Narrative A strong upper level disturbance combined with strong atmospheric shear, and instability enhanced by diurnal heating, produced a line of thunderstorms, some of which were severe and included embedded tornadoes.
Event Narrative The tornado began near Two Notch Rd near Hayes Crossing Rd. The tornado continued on a N to NNE path for approximately 3.0 miles, crossing Semm Sease Rd, Wire Rd, Isiah Hall Rd, Crosby Rd, Austin McCartha Dr, then dissipating near the intersection of Windy Rd and Walter Taylor Rd. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. This also includes small and large limbs downed. A few power lines were snapped along the path. The most destructive area was where the tornado moved through a group of 7 chicken houses along Semm Sease Rd. It was at this location that the tornado reached its maximum strength and path width. Several structures, vehicles and two campers were damaged along the path. Peak winds were estimated to be 120 mph.


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Event Map:

Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
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All events for this episode:

Location County/Zone St. Date Time T.Z. Type Mag Dth Inj PrD CrD
Totals: 0 0 0.10K 0.10K
MORGANA EDGEFIELD CO. SC 04/15/2018 12:01 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
CLEDRA EDGEFIELD CO. SC 04/15/2018 12:03 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SUPREME EDGEFIELD CO. SC 04/15/2018 12:14 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 60 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
STIEFELTOWN AIKEN CO. SC 04/15/2018 12:29 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
WILLISTON BARNWELL CO. SC 04/15/2018 12:38 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BARNWELL CO ARPT BARNWELL CO. SC 04/15/2018 12:43 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
NEW HOLLAND XRDS AIKEN CO. SC 04/15/2018 12:55 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 60 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
GILBERT LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:00 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 91 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
GILBERT LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:03 EST-5 Tornado EF2 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BARR LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:05 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PELION CORPORATE ARP LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:05 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. MG 0 0 0.10K 0.10K
EDMUND LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:09 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 60 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PROVIDENCE LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:14 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 96 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ARTHUR LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:15 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LEXINGTON LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:15 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LEXINGTON LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:15 EST-5 Tornado EF0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
IRMO LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:16 EST-5 Tornado EF1 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
(CAE)COLUMBIA METRO LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:17 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 64 kts. MG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
MONTGOMERY RICHLAND CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:18 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 60 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SOUTH CONGAREE LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:18 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 63 kts. MG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ST ANDREWS LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:18 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LEXINGTON LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:19 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BALLENTINE RICHLAND CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:20 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 87 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HAPPY TOWN LEXINGTON CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:21 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BOOKMAN RICHLAND CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:24 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 78 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ST ANDREWS RICHLAND CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:25 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. MG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
FAIRWOLD RICHLAND CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:26 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SPRING HILL RICHLAND CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:26 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HAMMOND XRDS CALHOUN CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:33 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BONEY RICHLAND CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:36 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SIMPSON FAIRFIELD CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:36 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 60 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
RIDGEWAY FAIRFIELD CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:42 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 56 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ORANGEBURG ORANGEBURG CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:44 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
FLINT HILL FAIRFIELD CO. SC 04/15/2018 13:46 EST-5 Tornado EF1 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ANTIOCH LANCASTER CO. SC 04/15/2018 14:08 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 70 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SHEPARD KERSHAW CO. SC 04/15/2018 14:40 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 60 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
QUINTS XRDS SUMTER CO. SC 04/15/2018 14:52 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 60 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PAGELAND CHESTERFIELD CO. SC 04/15/2018 14:56 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 60 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
CHESTERFIELD CHESTERFIELD CO. SC 04/15/2018 15:28 EST-5 Thunderstorm Wind 60 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Totals: 0 0 0.10K 0.10K