Three tornadoes strike Columbia area Sunday night, officials say
The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in the Columbia area on Sunday night.
An EF-2 tornado hit Columbia, and two crossed Lexington County, both EF-1’s, according to the National Weather Service.
Damage left in Columbia after Sunday’s severe storms was caused by a tornado that touched down just north of Riverbanks Zoo, the weather service said Monday afternoon. Surveyors determined it was an EF-1 with maximum winds of 95 mph. The length and width of the twister will be determined later.
One tornado hit north of Interstate 20 near Route 6, according to the National Weather Service. The other just just south of the major byway, running from Baneberry to Red Bank.
A fourth tornado was confirmed in Edgefield County. That storm reached an EF-2 strength, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service sent crews to survey damage in Richland, Lexington and Edgefield counties after Sunday’s severe weather.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published March 4, 2019 at 12:56 PM.
