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Sheriff dispatch reported trees and power lines down at the intersection of Hwy 23 and Key Rd between the towns of Edgefield and Modoc.
Tree on a power line at the intersection of Penn St and Bauskett St in Edgefield.
Extensive tree damage occurred along the track of the tornado which paralleled Woodlawn Rd to Briggs Rd and then across Sweetwater Rd. Trees all along the path were either uprooted or snapped. The tornado touched down near the intersection |of Woodlawn Rd and Reedy Branch Rd. The tornado continued to the ENE along Woodlawn Rd. At the intersection of Woodlawn Rd and Highway 230 there was damage to a convenience store. A couple of the gas pumps were blown over and there was |damage to the gas station awning. The tornado continued ENE producing extensive tree damage and just east of the intersection of Briggs Rd and Sweetwater Rd. |The most extensive damage to structures occurred near the Morgana Community along Woodlawn Rd. Several structures were impacted by fallen trees and large branches. Several homes had damage to roof including shingles, fascia and trim. A tree fell across a pick-up truck crushing the truck bed. Numerous power lines were downed along Woodlawn Rd, Highway 230 and Briggs Rd.
Extensive tree damage occurred along the track of the tornado which paralleled Woodlawn Rd to Briggs Rd and then across Sweetwater Rd. Trees all along the path were either uprooted or snapped. The tornado touched down near the intersection |of Woodlawn Rd and Reedy Branch Rd. The tornado continued to the ENE along Woodlawn Rd. At the intersection of Woodlawn Rd and Highway 230 there was damage to a convenience store. A couple of the gas pumps were blown over and there was |damage to the gas station awning. The tornado continued ENE producing extensive tree damage and just east of the intersection of Briggs Rd and Sweetwater Rd. |The most extensive damage to structures occurred near the Morgana Community along Woodlawn Rd. Several structures were impacted by fallen trees and large branches. Several homes had damage to roof including shingles, fascia and trim. A tree fell across a pick-up truck crushing the truck bed. Numerous power lines were downed along Woodlawn Rd, Highway 230 and Briggs Rd.
Winds associated with Tropical Storm Michael downed trees throughout the county, including 20 trees down on roads. 8 power lines were downed with around 900 power outages countywide.
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Power outages across Aiken, Edgefield and Saluda counties Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Aiken Electric Cooperative is reporting power outages in Aiken, Edgefield and Saluda counties. Nearly 100 houses are without power.
Aiken Electric outage leaves thousands in the dark Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Power was out to more than 2,000 Aiken Electric customers Monday night, according to the utility.
Crash causes over 1,000 power outages in North Augusta Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
A crash in on Edgefield Highway has left over 1,000 customers in the Belvedere area without power temporarily.
Power being restored after outage near Edgefield, Trenton Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
More than 600 people were in the dark after a power outage happened near Edgefield.
Power outages reported across S.C. due to severe weather Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Power outages are being reported across the state as severe weather moves in.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Edgefield, South Carolina
City | Edgefield |
County | Edgefield |
State | South Carolina (SC) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 29824 |
Edgefield, SC 29824, power out.