Power Outage in Barnwell, SC

Barnwell Co dispatch reported trees and power lines down across the county. Time estimated.

Barnwell County Dispatch reported widespread trees and powerlines down across the county.

A strong, long-track tornado began just south of the town of Elko in Barnwell Co SC, then moved in a general northeast direction through Orangeburg Co SC, where it reached EF-3 intensity and caused 2 fatalities. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing into Calhoun Co SC southwest of St. Matthews before reaching I-26. ||While in Barnwell Co, the tornado was rated as EF-1. The tornado began near Orchard Rd and SC Hwy 37. Along its entire path, there was widespread tree damage. The tornado snapped 7 wood power poles near US Hwy 78 and Turkey Creek. The tornado strengthened as it approached SC Hwy 3 and Gardenia Rd, where it destroyed and tossed a wood framed home anchored to the ground, lifted a significant portion of a roof on a brick home, destroyed a fifth wheel camper, and knocked over a pivot irrigation system. The tornado continued moving to the NE and crossed into Orangeburg Co.

A strong, long-track tornado began just south of the town of Elko in Barnwell Co SC, then moved in a general northeast direction through Orangeburg Co SC, where it reached EF-3 intensity and caused 2 fatalities. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing into Calhoun Co SC southwest of St. Matthews before reaching I-26. ||While in Barnwell Co, the tornado was rated as EF-1. The tornado began near Orchard Rd and SC Hwy 37. Along its entire path, there was widespread tree damage. The tornado snapped 7 wood power poles near US Hwy 78 and Turkey Creek. The tornado strengthened as it approached SC Hwy 3 and Gardenia Rd, where it destroyed and tossed a wood framed home anchored to the ground, lifted a significant portion of a roof on a brick home, destroyed a fifth wheel camper, and knocked over a pivot irrigation system. The tornado continued moving to the NE and crossed into Orangeburg Co.

Trees down on power lines at Gardenia Rd near SC Hwy 3.

Law Enorcement Dispatch reported multiple trees down throughout the county, especially along Highway 278, and in Barnwell and Kline. Broadcast Media reported power outages affecting at least 700 customers. Highway 64 and Patterson Mill Road were closed due to downed trees and power lines.

Barnwell County EM reported numerous trees and power lines down near the town of Blackville. Bricks from an abandoned building collapsed and fell onto a car.

Dispatch reported powerlines down in Snelling.

Barnwell Dispatch reported multiple trees and power lines down near the intersection of Highway 3 and Palimino Lane.

A major Ice Storm produced 1 to 1.25 inches of ice and 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet across Barnwell County taking down numerous trees and powerlines. Power outages were widespread across the county affecting most of the population.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down at the Barnwell County Airport.

Highway Patrol reported powerlines in roadway on Hwy 278 in Kline.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down in the Barnwell area along with street flooding.

EM reported snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches in the north portion of the county. Freezing rain followed the snow with ice accumulations of 1/2 inch causing many power outages.

Sheriff Dispatch reported trees and power lines down in the town of Barnwell.

EOC reported several trees and powerlines down around the county. A mobile home that was being transported was tipped over by the winds and badly damaged.

DOT reported trees and powerlines down in the western 2/3 of the county.

An F0 took down some trees and powerlines and damaged some signs in Barnwell.

Freezing rain and sleet fell with ice accumulations of 1/2 to 1 inch taking down trees and powerlines. Two to 4 inches of snow also fell toward the end of the event.

Sheriff reported scattered trees and powerlines down throughout county.

Electric coop reported trees and powerlines down in Barnwell.

State Law Enforcement reported trees and powerlines down and a tractor trailer overturned.