Power Outage in Columbia, SC

Power lines were downed at the intersection of Heatherwood Rd and Cedarwood Rd. Time estimated.

Trees downed on power lines along Bookman Rd near Old Two Notch Rd. Time estimated.

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. A tree fell onto a residence on Heathwood Cir. A tree fell onto a home and vehicle on Coleman St. The highest wind gust in the county was 44 kt (51 mph) at McEntire JNG Base in Eastover at 1525 EST (1425 EDT). Rainfall amounts across the county were around 2 to 4 inches. The highest storm total rainfall amount in the county was 4.76 inches observed by a CoCoRaHS observer 2 miles NW of Columbia.

Richland County Emergency Manager reported power lines fell on a home along Duke Ave in Columbia.

Tree fell on a power line along Barger Cir.

SC Highway Patrol reported power lines in the roadway near the intersection of Sherlock Road and Old Eastover Road.

Reports of ice accumulations of around 0.25 inches were received across the NE portion of the county near Blythewood, with lesser amounts around 0.10 inch across NW and central portions of the county. Less than 0.10 inch was reported in Lower Richland Co. Several reports of downed trees, tree limbs, and power lines were received, mainly across the NE portion of the county.

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines, across the county, due to high winds, were received from emergency management, broadcast media, and the public. Trees were downed onto residences on Ridgewood Ave, Lincolnshire N Dr, and Jackson Ave. Other trees fell onto homes and vehicles on Bradford Ln and on Lakeshore Dr.

Tree on power lines on Garners Ferry Rd at Garners Crossing Apartments. Time estimated.

Tree on power lines on Bridgewood Rd. Time estimated.

Trees and power lines were downed along Leesburg Rd. Time estimated.

A line of severe thunderstorms produced a severe downburst of damaging winds across a large area in the city of Columbia and surrounding vicinity. At least 20 reports of downed trees were received, many of which blocked roads, took down power lines, and damaged some homes and cars.

A line of severe thunderstorms produced a severe downburst of damaging winds across a large area in the city of Columbia and surrounding vicinity. At least 20 reports of downed trees were received, many of which blocked roads, took down power lines, and damaged some homes and cars.

Trees down on power lines at Buchanan Dr and Beltline Blvd. Time estimated.

Winds associated with Tropical Storm Michael downed numerous trees throughout the county. A tree fell through a house on Randall Ave in Columbia, resulting in one injury. Approximately 33 trees were downed on roads throughout the county. About 7900 power outages were reported in the county. The highest measured wind gusts in Richland Co were 47 MPH at McEntire JNGB near Eastover at 0610 EST (0710 EDT) on October 11. Other peak wind gusts around 40 MPH were observed at several other locations across the county.

Public reported, via social media, of a downed tree which took out power lines on Screaming Eagle Rd.

Trees and power lines downed along Wash Lever Rd.

Downed power lines on Arbutus Dr and Datura Rd.

Power lines down on Fairfield Rd and on Lincolnshire Blvd. Time estimated.

Power lines down on Clamp Rd near Twentyfive Mile Creek. Time estimated.

Bluff Rd blocked by downed trees and power lines between Lower Richland Blvd and Coley Rd.

Columbia SC Police Dept reported, via social media, that a large tree fell on a vehicle at the 1500 block of Maple St. Power lines were also damaged. Subsequent reports indicated that a second tree may have also fallen onto another vehicle near that location.

Power lines reported down at Garners Ferry and Trotter Rd.

Law Enforcement, Department of Transportation and Media reported numerous trees and power lines down througout the county. City officials closed at least 35 different streets and roads throughout the City of Columbia. Up to 15 homes received damage from falling trees and limbs. Reports indicated damage was heaviest in Forest Acres, Columbia, Fort Jackson and Eastover communities.

Public and broadcast media reported tree down on Dale Dr and Knoll Rd near St. Andrews, tree down at Live Oak St in Columbia, and tree down on Syrup Mill Rd in Blythewood. ||Law enforcement reported trees down at the following locations in Columbia: 2400 Trenholm Rd between Adger and Assembly, Whaley St at Pall Mall, Kilbourne Rd at Devereaux, Hallbrook Rd near Songbird Rd, Sunset Blvd at Earlewood, and Teague and Pleasant Ridge Rds. A tree was also reported down at 233 Mt Olivet Church Rd off Hwy 176 in Chapin. ||In addition, law enforcement reported power lines in roadway at 1110 Wattsland Rd in Columbia, and power line down at 927 Elmwood Ave in Columbia.||An AWOS unit at McEntire Air Base near Eastover reported a peak wind gust of 44 MPH at 1521 EDT (1421 EST). RCWINDS units reported peak wind gusts of 41 MPH in Gadsden at 1445 EDT (1345 EST), 37 MPH at Broad River-St. Andrews at 1604 EDT (1504 EST).

Tree on house, tree on deck, and power lines down, on Delverton Rd.

Multiple trees and power lines down on Highway 378 and Pinewood Rd.

Social media reported power outages northeast of the Dentsville area.

DOT and broadcast media reported numerous trees down and powerlines down on the southeast, east, and northeast side of Columbia. Some trees fell on homes and vehicles causing significant damage.

DOT and broadcast media reported numerous trees down and powerlines down on the southeast, east, and northeast side of Columbia. Some trees fell on homes and vehicles causing significant damage.

Highway Patrol reported trees and powerlinies down throughout central Richland County in the Garners Ferry Road area.

Electric company reported power outages in the Dentsville and eastern Ft. Jackson areas from trees on powerlines.

Richland County Dispatch reported power lines and traffic lights down in downtown Columbia at the intersection of Maple and Blossom Streets.

Fort Jackson reported two trees down along with several power outages.

Sheriff reported power lines down across Hardscrabble road between Kelly Mill and Langford roads.

A major Winter Storm produced 1/4 to 1/2 inch of ice and 2 to 4 inches of snow across the northern 2/3 of Richland County. The extreme southern end of the county had 1/2 to 3/4 inches of ice and around 2 inches of snow and sleet. Several trees and powerlines came down causing outages in some areas, mainly in the southern portions of the county.

SCE&G reported trees and powerlines down around Richland County with power outages.

SCE&G reported trees and powerlines down with outages.

Blythewood Fire Dept. reported a tree on a powerline at Branham Road and Claude Bundrick Road.

Highway Patrol reported a few trees and powerlines down east of Irmo.

Utility Company reported power outages and lines down on Arbor Drive and Lake Avenue.

Utility Company reported power outages and a couple of lines down just east of Irmo to near I-26.

Utility Company reported power outages and lines down on Grebeck Drive and Mokernut Ave.

Public reported a tree down on a powerline at Old Brickyard and Old Tamah roads.

Public reported trees and powerlines down off Kilbourne Rd. near Fort Jackson Blvd.

Highway Patrol reported trees and powerlines down in the Olympia area.

WIS TV reported quarter size hail along with trees and powerlines down at the Village of Sandhills.

Sheriff reported t and powerlines down at Hwy 76 and Hiller road.

Sheriff reported numerous trees and powerlines down in Columbia and Dentsville.

EM reported snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with the heaviest amounts in the north portion of the county. Freezing rain followed the snow with ice accumulations of 1/4 inch. A few power outages were reported.

Dispatch reported several trees and powerlines down around the city. Some locations included Jackson Ave., North Main St., Brickyard Road and Lakeside Road.

Dispatch reported powerlines down on Broad River Road.

DOT reported a couple of trees and powerlines down on Old Hopkins road and Garners Ferry road.

SCE&G reported numerous outages due to trees and limbs down on power lines.

EOC reported several trees and powerlines down around the county. Some homes near Lake Murray had minor damage.

Broadcast media outlets reported trees and powerlines down in several areas of the county. Some homes sustained minor damage.

Several trees and numerous large limbs down in the City of Columbia reported by the public and media. Some of the trees fell on cars, homes and powerlines.

The Emergency Manager and broadcast media reported numerous trees and powerlines down along with many homes damaged at the Columbia Country Club and Lake Carolina area. Roofs were torn off a couple of homes and others were partially torn off.

The Emergency Manager and broadcast media reported numerous trees and powerlines down along with many homes damaged at the Columbia Country Club and Lake Carolina area. Roofs were torn off a couple of homes and others were partially torn off.

SKYWARN spotter reported powerlines down in the Columbia area and power outages.

Sheriff, TV broadcasters, spotters, and others all reported trees and powerlines down. Several trees fell on vehicles crushing the. There were no injuries.

The State Newspaper reported that trees and powerlines were down on Wheat St. with power outages.

Sheriff reported many trees and powerlines down in the Columbia metro area.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down.

Sheriff reported powerlines down in the St. Andrews area on Longcreek Road.

Sheriff reported several trees and powerlines down around the city.

Resident reported lightning hitting tree and powerlines.

Public called in on severe weather phone and reported trees down on powerlines behind her home with no power to the house.

News media reported trees and powerlines down around Columbia.

Columbia police dept. reported trees and powerlines down around the city.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down.

SKYWARN spotter reported powerlines down in southeast Columbia on hwy 378.

Minor ice storm produced 1/4 inch of freezing rain on trees, powerlines, and other outdoor structures.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down in South Columbia and portions of Lower Richland county.

Sheriff reported several trees and powerlines down in many parts of Columbia.

Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches fell over the county. The heaviest snowfall occurred in the northern part of the county. Tress and powerlines were dropped by the heavy snow.

News reported trees and powerlines down around Columbia.

TV stations reported powerlines in Columbia metro area.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down in northeast Columbia.

Highway Patrol reported trees and powerlines down.

Utility company reported trees and powerlines down.

A strong arctic cold front moved through the region during the early morning hours of Friday, December 23, 2022. Strong arctic surface high pressure stretched from Central Canada south through the US Great Plains, while a strong area of surface low pressure was near the Eastern Great Lakes. The surface pressure gradient between the two features resulted in strong non-convective wind gusts, with the strongest wind gusts occurring during the morning hours just behind the cold frontal passage. Peak measured wind gusts ranged from 30 to 54 mph across the region. Power outages were experienced across the region.

Ian first formed as Tropical Depression Nine in the Caribbean Sea on September 23,|2022. It moved west and northwest into the Western Caribbean and strengthened|into a hurricane. The cyclone turned to the north and crossed over the western tip|of Cuba on September 27th.||Ian strengthened into a major hurricane and moved NNE across the SE Gulf of Mexico,|and intensified into a high end category 4 hurricane, making landfall on the SW coast|of Florida on September 28th. Ian moved NE across central FL during the day and|night of September 28th, while gradually weakening into a Tropical Storm.||The cyclone moved off the east central Florida coast into the Atlantic Ocean, as a|Tropical Storm, during the morning of September 29th. Ian moved northeast then|turned to the north while re-intensifying to a category 1 hurricane during the day and|night of September 29th.||Hurricane Ian made landfall as a category 1 hurricane on the South Carolina coast|near Georgetown on the afternoon of Friday September 30th. At the time of landfall,|the hurricane was producing maximum sustained winds of 85 MPH and the minimum|central pressure was estimated to be 977 mb.||Ian moved to the NNW across the north coast and Pee Dee regions of SC, while|weakening to Tropical Storm status, on the afternoon and early evening of|September 30th. The Tropical Storm continued moving to the NNW across central|North Carolina, and slowed down, while weakening to post tropical cyclone status, on|the night of September 30th and morning of October 1st.||Across the Midlands of SC, widespread peak wind gusts around 30 to 40 MPH were|observed, with numerous reports of downed trees and power lines. The highest wind|gust report in the Midlands was 51 mph at McEntire JNG Base in Eastover (Richland|Co, SC). Rainfall amounts across the Midlands of SC ranged from around 1 to 5|inches, with highest amounts observed across the SE and E Midlands. The highest|reported total rainfall amount in the Midlands was 7.00 inches, reported by a|CoCoRaHS observer near Holly Hill, SC (Orangeburg Co).||One direct injury occurred when a tree fell onto a moving occupied vehicle in Irmo|(Richland Co, SC) on the afternoon of September 29th.

A cold front shifted south through the region on January 20th, allowing cool and dry air from a polar air mass to begin filtering into the region. The front stalled to our south on January 21st, while upper level energy approached the region, and a wave of low pressure moved NE along the stalled front offshore. This allowed precipitation to spread into, or develop over, our region during the afternoon of January 21st. The precipitation generally started out as light rain then it transitioned to freezing rain, sleet, and/or snow, or a combination thereof, as low level temperatures continued to fall. The precipitation continued through the evening and night of January 21st, then shifted out of the region late that night. Total snow amounts generally ranged from 3-4 inches across the NE Midlands of SC, to 2-3 inches over other portions of the northern and central Midlands, to lesser amounts elsewhere. Freezing rain amounts ranged from a trace to about 1/8 of an inch across much of the region. No reports of significant damage or downed trees/power lines were received, though there were reports of vehicle accidents. The fact that the snow and ice fell on a Friday evening through early on a Saturday morning may have minimized impact.

A cool surface high pressure air mass was centered over Eastern Canada and New England, directing cool low level air down the Eastern Seaboard, and into the Carolinas and Georgia. A strong upper level low, and associated surface low, moved east across our region. This resulted in southerly flow aloft that brought warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico up and over the cold dome of surface high pressure. This led to rain, where it froze and became freezing rain in areas where the surface temperature was at or below freezing. The greatest ice accumulations were over the Northern Midlands of SC, with lesser amounts across the Central Midlands, and little to no ice accretion over the Southern Midlands. This caused widespread downed trees and power lines over the N. Midlands, with scattered reports of trees and power lines down over the central Midlands. Significant measurable sleet also occurred over N. Lancaster Co SC. Structural damage was minimal and no reports of injuries were received. Breezy conditions also occurred with wind gusts around 25 to 35 mph.

An area of low pressure developed along a frontal boundary near the Deep South/Gulf Coast region on Sunday January 2nd, 2022. In response to the approach of a strong upper low, the surface low intensified rapidly and moved NE over Central GA, and across the Upstate of SC during the early morning of January 3rd, then into NC. This led to strong gradient wind gusts from a SW to W direction, that peaked behind the passage of a frontal boundary just south of the low during the early morning hours of Monday, January 3rd. Numerous reports of downed trees, tree limbs, and power lines were received, along with measured wind gusts that generally ranged from around 45 to around 60 mph. Total rainfall amounts with the system generally ranged between 1 and 2 inches across the northern and central Midlands of SC, with higher amounts ranging from 2 to around 3.5 inches across the southern and eastern Midlands. No reports of significant street or flash flooding were received, but there was some minor river flooding in a few locations.

An upper level disturbance moved east and interacted with a stationary front, producing a mesoscale convective system (MCS) which moved east across the northern Midlands of SC, producing widespread wind damage, with additional scattered severe thunderstorms developing across the Central Midlands of SC which produced hail and some wind damage. A fatality occurred in Lancaster Co SC when winds toppled a tree and a power pole which fell onto a vehicle.

Hurricane Florence began as an area of disturbed weather that moved west off the African coast around August 29-30, 2018. It gradually developed into a tropical cyclone on August 31, 2018 while just south of the Cape Verde islands. The cyclone continued to move to the WNW across the Atlantic Ocean in the ensuing two weeks, undergoing fluctuations in intensity. The cyclone reorganized and strengthened into a category 4 hurricane on Monday, September 10 while centered around 1200 miles SE of the coast of the Carolinas. High pressure located north of the cyclone steered the hurricane to the NW. After undergoing some weakening due to some upper shear, Florence made landfall as a category 1 hurricane on the southern coast of NC near Wilmington Friday morning Sept. 14. The center of the cyclone then moved slowly west across eastern and central SC while weakening into a tropical storm through Saturday night Sept 15. Florence weakened into a tropical depression Sunday morning Sept 16 and began to turn to the north and accelerate, moving across the Upstate of SC and western NC through Sunday night. ||The strongest wind gust in the Midlands of SC was 54 MPH at Shaw AFB near Sumter on the night of Friday September 14th. Reports of downed trees and power lines were received across the central and eastern Midlands due to strong wind gusts. ||The greatest impact to the region from Florence was flooding due to very heavy rainfall. Rain began late day Friday Sept 14th and continued through early Monday morning Sept 17th. The heaviest rain occurred on the north and east side of Florence, across much of NC, as well as over eastern and northeastern SC. The greatest total rainfall amount in the Midlands of SC was 22.58 inches at the water plant in Cheraw, SC. Major flooding was reported in Chesterfield County SC, where numerous roads and bridges were flooded and washed out. Significant flooding was also reported in Lancaster County, SC. ||The Great Pee Dee River at Cheraw experienced major flooding, peaking at 46.6 feet (flood stage 30.0 ft) on Tuesday morning Sept. 18th. This was the 3rd highest crest on record at that location, and the highest crest there since 1945.

Scattered thunderstorms produced wind damage that took down trees and powerlines causing some power outages.

Some thunderstorms developed over the central Midlands and took down trees and powerlines causing damage to homes and vehicles in the Columbia area.

Scattered thunderstorms produced strong winds that took down trees and powerlines around the Midlands.

A squall line of thunderstorms moved south through the Midlands and produced wind damage taking down trees and powerlines.

Scattered thunderstorms produced wind damage around the Midlands and Pee Dee regions taking down trees and powerlines.

Thunderstorms moved through the NWS Columbia forecast area taking down trees and powerlines. Some large hail also was reported. Some trees fell on homes and vehicles.

A line of thunderstorms moved through the Midlands and produced wind damage and hail. Most of the wind damage was to trees and powerlines. One woman also died from injuries sustained from a lightning strike at Columbia Metropolitan Airport while she deplaned.

Severe storms took down trees and powerlines across the lower and eastern Midlands. Some areas also received 1 inch hail. Damage occurred to a few out buildings between Cameron and Elloree.

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the Midlands and produced damaging winds and some large hail. Most wind damage was to trees and powerlines.

A line of severe thunderstorms took down trees and powerlines with some trees falling on homes, vehicles, and other structures.

Freezing rain fell over the Midlands mainly north of I-20. Accumulation amounts were generally an eighth to one quarter of an inch in the central Midlands just north of I-20 and around an half an inch in the northern Midlands. Trees and powerlines were down in many areas causing short term outages.

A couple of isolated severe thunderstorms took down some trees and powerlines in Barnwell and Kershaw counties. Also, a tree in Lexington county fell on a mobile home killing one occupant.

A line of thunderstorms produced strong winds that took down trees, powerlines, and street lights.

Some severe storms took down trees and powerlines in the Midlands of South Carolina. Power outages were minimal and fixed quickly.

Areas of thunderstorms over the Midlands produced heavy rains that produced some street flooding. One storm also produced strong winds that took down trees and powerlines.

A major winter storm spread into South Carolina producing up to 1.25 inches of ice taking down trees, powerlines, and causing damage to other structures. Just about everything came to a standstill as federal, state, county, and city governments closed along with schools and businesses. Power outages were widespread and it took up to four days to restore in some areas.

A low pressure system moved up the Georgia/South Carolina coast producing freezing rain, sleet, and snow across the area. Some trees and powerlines were down causing power outages and traveling throughout the Midlands and CSRA were quite hazardous.

Severe thunderstorms produced some wind damage around the area, mainly taking down trees and powerlines.

Isolated severe thunderstorms took down trees and powerlines in Richland county.

Scattered thunderstorms over central South Carolina and the Savannah River Area produced some wind damage taking down trees and a few powerlines.

Severe thunderstorms produced some wind damage in the upper Pee Dee region of South Carolina, mainly taking down trees and some powerlines.

Clusters of thunderstorms took down trees and powerlines across the Midlands and Pee Dee regions.

A squall line moved through the Midlands of South Carolina and produced estimated wind gust to 75mph. Many trees and powerlines were taken down.

A strong squall lined moved through the state producing high winds taking down trees and powerlines.

Scattered severe thunderstorms produced mainly wind damage and some hail over the Midlads of South Carolina taking down trees and power lines.

Scattered thunderstorms produced damaging winds and some hail around the Midlands. Most wind damage was from trees and powerlines going down. Locally heavy rains also caused flash flooing in Downtown Columbia.

A squll line pushed through the Midlands, CSRA, and Pee Dee region taking down trees and powerlines. An EF0 also occurred in Northern Richland county.

A couple of severe thunderstorms produced some wind damage across the area, mainly taking trees and some powerlines down.

Scattered thunderstorms around the Midlands produced significant wind damage with storms taking down trees and powerlines. Some of these storms produced heavy rain with 1 to 3 inches falling in several areas within an hour or two causing some flash flooding.

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms developed over portions of the Midlands and produced some wind damage, mainly taking down trees and some powerlines. Training thunderstorms also produced 2 to 4 inches of rain over downtown Columbia causing flash flooding in Maxcy Park, Five Points, and USC. Several vehicles were submerged.

Clusters of thunderstorms produced wind damage and hail across the forecast area of central South Carolina. Wind damage was mainly confined to trees and powerlines.

A squall line moved rapidly east to southeast from the mountains through the Midlands of South Carolina taking down numerous trees and powerlines and producing some hail.

Scattered severe thunderstorms produced wind damage, power outages, and large hail across the area. Power outages lasted up to 12 hours in some areas.

A low pressure system moved through the Gulf of Mexico and across northern Florida producing snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southeast U.S. Heavy snow fell across the Midlands of South Carolina with accumulations ranging from 1 inch in the southeast portions with up to 10 inches in the northwest portions. The snow changed to sleet and then to freezing rain and drizzle with ice accumulations of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Power outages were reported in the southern area of the Midlands.

Severe thunderstorms rumbled across the county warning area producing more wet microburst that took down trees and powerlines.

Scattered severe thundersrtorms across the CWA produced wet microburst with wind gust to 80mph taking down trees and powerlines. Large hail was also reported.

Cluster thunderstorms produced wind damage across the Midlands taking down some trees and powerlines.

Cluster severe storms produced microburt wind damage across portions of the Midlands taking down trees and powerlines. Some homes were also damaged.

A line of thunderstorms ahead of a cold front moved through the Midlands and Pee Dee region taking down trees and powerlines.

A few severe thunderstorms moved across the Midlands and Pee Dee taking down trees and powerlines.

Scattered thunderstorms produced some large hail and wind damage across the entire CWA. Trees and powerlines were down and quarter size hail was reported in some locations.

Slow moving thunderstorms produced wind damage and torrential downpoors in the central Midlands. Trees and powerlines came down and flash flooding occurred in downtown Columbia with water several feet in some areas.

Scattered thunderstorms produced microbursts that took down trees and powerlines around the Midlands.

Thunderstorms produced a couple of small tornadoes in the Columbia CWA and a squall line also moved through and took down trees and powerlines across the area.

Pulse storms produced penny to golf ball size hail across much of the CWA and covered the ground in portions of Lancaster County. Downburst winds also took down some trees and powerlines. An EF0 tornado touched down in the White Oak area of Fairfield County with one large tree crushing two vehicles.

An ice storm started late Friday night and continued off and on through Saturday night. Most areas received a quarter of an inch of ice on trees and other structures. Some areas received a quarter to a half an inch of ice. Theses areas had some power outages which were of short duration. Overpasses and bridges iced up but ground temperatures of roadways kept the rain from freezing on them. Still, there were many accidents from people losing control when driving over the bridges and overpasses.

An ice storm in the midlands produced 1/4 to 3/4 inch of ice taking down trees and powerlines. Some areas also reported sleet that accumulated up to an inch. Several power outages were reported, some that lasted almost a week. Numerous traffic accidents occured.

An ice storm began over the North Midlands of South Carolina on Sunday night and gradually spread south into the Central Midlands and CSRA on Monday. The storm continued into Tuesday, but was mainly freezing drizzle during that time. Ice accumulations of 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch occurred which brought numerous trees and powerlines down. The heaviest ice accumulations occurred in Lancaster, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Newberry, Saluday, McCormick, Orangeburg, and Clarendon counties. Over 250,000 homes, businesses, and schools were without power for several days. Sleet also fell in Lancaster and Chesterfield counties and accumulated up to 2 inches. Six people were injured in traffic related accidents and there were no deaths. Damage estimates from State Emergency Management were $28.5 mil.

A winter storm rapidly developed over the South Carolina central and norther midlands. This storm system produced 2-4 inches of snow in the central midlands and 4-7 inches of snow in the norther midlands. There were numerous traffic accidents with some minor injuries and no deaths. Some power outages occurred leaving about 10,000 homes without power for several hours.

Freezing rain fell over most of the Midlands, PeeDee, and western CSRA. Ice accumulations were around a quarter of an inch in McCormick, Saluda, Lexington, Richland, Sumter, and Lee counties. Around a half an inch of ice accumulated in Newberry, Fairfieldm and Kershaw counties. Lancaster and Chesterfield counties were hardest hit with around an inch of ice. Many trees and powerlines were down in these two counties and people in Lancaster county went without power for several days.

A major winter storm moved through the CSRA of Georgia and the midlands of South Carolina. Ice accumulations mainly occurred in the eastern thirds of the CWA with mainly snow over the remainder of the CWA. Ice accumulations ranged from 1/4 to 1 inch while snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 8 inches. Trees and powerlines were taken down. There were numerous accidents and driving conditions were trecherous.