Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >
CALHOUN COUNTY TORNADO THE NWS-COLUMBIA SURVEY TEAM FOUND DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH AN EF1 TORNADO THAT OCCURED NEAR 750 AM IN A RURAL AREA SOUTH OF SUMTER, SC. THE PATH LENGTH WAS 12 MILES WITH INTERMITTENT TOUCHDOWNS. THE WIDTH WAS FOUND TO BE 1/8 MILE WIDE. THE SURVEY TEAM FOUND NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED AND DAMAGED AND LARGE TREE LIMBS ON ROOFS OF HOMES. ![]() RADAR VIEW
FORT MOTTE DAMAGE PHOTOS Click on the image to view the full size image. (credit photos to NOAA/NWS) |