Power Outage in Dillon, SC

Wind gusts ranged from 40 to 50 mph across the county. These winds resulted in scattered downed trees and power lines, especially in the city of Dillon and Latta area. A large metal sign was blown onto a parked vehicle in the city of Dillon. In addition, rainfall averaged 3 to 4 inches.

Power lines were reportedly down on Highway 9 near the intersection with Pee Dee Church Road.

Hurricane Matthew moved up the eastern seaboard, bringing very heavy rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts were high, with over a ten inches of rain reported. Tropical storm force winds and flooded ground caused widespread tree and power line damage. Major flooding resulted in the closure of I-95 between mile markers 181 and 193. Moderate river flooding across the southern parts of the county near the Lumber and Pee Dee rivers. Highway 9 from Dillon to Lakeview required closure. The Squires Lake Dam and Little Pee Dee state Park Dam failed due to flooding. Two main roads were closed due to flood waters, Highway 501 from Latta to Highway 9 and Highway 9 from Dillon to Little Rock. Many secondary roads were also submerged. A total of about 500 homes sustained some damage and of these, 100 were totally destroyed and 150 received major structural damage. Six roads were closed due to flood waters. One person died in Lake View while attempting to clean up after the storm the following day. Dillon County Emergency Management estimated 15 million dollars in damage across the county.

Snow began falling the morning of February 11th. After a lull for about 24 hours...more snow fell before ending as freezing rain the morning of February 13th. Snowfall amounts ranged from one to three inches and ice accumulations ranged from a quarter inch to nearly an inch. Driving conditions were treacherous with numerous power outages due to falling limbs and power lines.

A mixture of freezing rain and sleet began falling the afternoon of Jan 28th, changed over to mostly snow in the overnight hours, and tapered off to flurries the morning of the 29th. Total ice accumation was nearly a half inch. Total snow and sleet accumulations were about three inches. Due to the nature of the precipitation, power outages were isolated, however driving was treacherous. Numerous traffic accidents were reported as well as injuries due to slips and falls.

A very large oak tree with a diameter in excess of 3 feet and pecan trees were reportedly uprooted in the city of Dillon. A railroad crossbuck and gate were bent in the city of Dillon. Multiple trees and power lines were reportedly down across Dillon County. The time was estimated based on radar data.

A very large oak tree with a diameter in excess of 3 feet and pecan trees were reportedly uprooted in the city of Dillon. A railroad crossbuck and gate were bent in the city of Dillon. Multiple trees and power lines were reportedly down across Dillon County. The time was estimated based on radar data.

There were reportedly a half dozen large pine trees blown down. One huge oak tree was split in half. Three other trees were either snapped or blown over. The tops of several pine trees were snapped. Three power poles were also leaning over. The damage occurred along about a third of a mile path near the intersection of Highway 38 and Highway 917.

One large tree fell onto power lines. The tree and power lines fell across the roadway, blocking Judson Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Trees and power lines down on Mckays Bridge Road. Time was estimated based on radar data.

Trees and power lines were reported down near the intersection of Highway 917 and Burke Road.

Trees and power lines were reported down near the intersection of Carolina Church Road and Heustess Road. One tree fell onto a car causing minor damage, but no injuries.

Power lines were reported down near the intersection of Piney Grove Road and Gaddys Mill Road. The Report was relayed via Dillon County 911 Center.

Power lines were reported down on McKays Bridge Road. The Report was relayed via Dillon County 911 Center.

Power lines were reported down on Gary Road. The Report was relayed via Dillon County 911 Center.

Power lines were reported down on Partridge Drive. The Report was relayed via Dillon County 911 Center.

Power lines were reported down along Interstate 95, exit 181 southbound. The Report was relayed via Dillon County 911 Center.

Power lines were reported down along Interstate 95, exit 184 southbound. The Report was relayed via Dillon County 911 Center.

Power lines were reported down on State Route 917. The Report was relayed via Dillon County 911 Center.

Power lines were reported down on E Cleveland Street and N 4th Avenue. The Report was relayed via Dillon County 911 Center.

Law enforcement reported numerous trees down in and near Dillon. Some trees were down on houses and across powerlines. Some of the trees were blocking roadways.

Patrolman reported wind damage- 3 trees downed, one light pole and power lines down 1.5 miles north of Dillon on US Highway 301.

Dillon 911 reported trees down on power lines.

Snow fell over most of northeast South Carolina, with between a half inch to near 2 inches reported by spotters, coop observers and law enforcement. The snowstorm caused most business to close, and all school districts decided to close their doors for the day. Damages were a result of traffic accidents, with nearly 60 wrecks reported the northeast portion of the state. Record cold air plunged into the state that evening, causing numerous reports of busted water pipes. The local electric company reported record power usage the following morning due to temperatures in the teens in most areas with wind chills near or below zero.

Around a tenth of an inch of frozen precipitation was observed, knocking down limbs and causing power outages. Only a few minor traffic accidents were noted. Strong high pressure over the mid-Atlantic fed a shallow layer of cold air across interior portions of the state. Low pressure formed over the Gulf coast, spreading moisture over the Carolinas. The result was freezing rain.