Thunderstorm Wind — Lexington, South Carolina

2025-05-29 · near Samaria, Lexington, South Carolina

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported trees down near mile marker 42 mile marker on I-20. Estimated wind speeds to 60 mph near that location as well.

Wider weather episode

Slow moving thunderstorms developed across central SC during the afternoon and evening hours of May 29th. High instability and deep moisture helped produce a environment favorable for damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding. Numerous reports of damaging winds and isolated large hail were confirmed across the Midlands of SC.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (33.8400, -81.4100)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1253985. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.