Thunderstorm Wind — Fairfield, South Carolina

2024-05-09 · near Smallwood, Fairfield, South Carolina

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported trees down and heavy damage between Ridgeway and the county line. Time estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

A significant severe weather event featuring multiple rounds of thunderstorms occurred on May 9th, 2024. The first round, a QLCS, produced three tornadoes in the Midlands of South Carolina.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1170093. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.