Thunderstorm Wind — Kershaw, South Carolina

1999-05-06 · near Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina

Event narrative

Sheriff and damage survey found extensive damage from an intense microburst. Two metal frame buisnessess were flattened. Three brick buildings had walls blown out. Several homes and mobile homes had moderate damage.

Wider weather episode

The May 6th event caused widespread damage. According to the SC Insurance industry, 6.5 million in damage occurred across the state, most of it in the midlands.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5691457. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.