Thunderstorm Wind in Chesterfield County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind January 24, 2020 · Chesterfield County, South Carolina

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

Injuries

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team determined that a downburst produced straight-line wind damage approximately 5 miles north of the town of Patrick. The damage occurred on Cresthaven Rd, just off of Hunts Mill Rd, and was confined to a small area that was approximately 175 yards long by 175 yards wide. At that

location, there was a mobile home that was pushed off its supports and partially flipped, with extensive damage being done to the home. There were 6 people in the residence at the time, and they were transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Just SW of the mobile home, there was a pine tree that was broken off several feet above the ground. No other damage was found.

The wider storm

A cold front and associated band of showers and a few thunderstorms moved east across the region during the late day and evening hours of January 24, 2020. An isolated severe thunderstorm produced wind damage.

Began near Thompson (34.6482, -80.0397).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 866921. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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