Thunderstorm Wind in Lexington County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind July 9, 2025 · Lexington County, South Carolina

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Batesburg-Leesville Police Department reported tree down near the intersection of Hill St and North Carolina Ave. Time estimated by radar.

The wider storm

An upper trough moved into the Southeast, acting as the main forcing in a strongly unstable environment with weak deep layer shear and high PWAT's. This forcing led to the development of scattered strong to severe convection that moved slowly due to the weak steering flow. The slow moving nature and efficient rainfall from these storms led to an area of flash flooding in Lancaster County, SC.

Began near Leesville (33.9137, -81.5384).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1271300. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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