Power Outage in Elizabethtown, NC

Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph associated with Hurricane Ian resulted in some downed trees and powerlines across the county. Rainfall amounts averaged 2.5 to 4 inches.

Power lines were reported down on Chicken Foot Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Power lines were reported down on houses near the intersection of Shaw Mill Rd. and Chicken Foot Rd. The extent of any structural damage is unknown. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Power lines were reported down on houses along Pages Lake Rd. The extent of any structural damage is unknown. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hurricane Matthew moved up the eastern seaboard, bringing very heavy rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts in Bladen County were prodigious. Many areas had over a foot of rain, with 18.38 inches recorded northwest of Elizabethtown. Turnbull Creek measured a maximum wind of 39 mph. Tropical storm force winds and flooded ground |caused widespread tree and power line damage. Major river flooding occurred along the Cape Fear River at Lock 1 near Kelly. Two fatalities were reported when a vehicle was overtaken by flooding on Rosindale Rd near Clarkton. Evacuations were necessary in Elizabethtown. More evacuations as well as rescues were performed in White Oak and Tar Heel. Much of downtown Bladenboro was underwater resulting in numerous road closures including highways 210, 242, 41, 53, and 87. The William O Huske gage and Lock 1 near East Arcadia reached their highest stage since 1945.

Ice accumulations around the county ranged from a few hundredths of an inch over the southern portion, to a quarter inch over the northern portion. The roads remained largely passable, but there were many power outages due to multiple reports of trees down.

A tree was reported down on a power line on Highway 53 near Tall Pine Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Several trees and power lines were reported down across Burney Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

A mixture of sleet and snow began falling the afternoon of Jan 28th, changed over to all snow overnight, and tapered off to flurries the morning of the 29th. Total snow and sleet accumulations in the county ranged from two to four 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.

Several trees and power lines were reportedly down near the intersection of NC Highway 210 and Melvins Bridge Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Trees and power lines were blown down along River Road in Tar Heel.

A tree was reportedly down across power lines at the 7100 block of White Plains Church Road.

Power lines were reportedly down.

Multiple large limbs and power lines were reported down along Lisbon Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team found evidence of a strong tornado in northern Bladen County, near Ammon, North Carolina. The damage was rated up to an EF2. The maximum wind speed was estimated up to 130 mph. The path length was one and a half miles in Bladen County. However, the tornado remained on the ground as it moved into southeast Cumberland County. The maximum path width was 200 yards. The tornado first touched down southwest of Old Fayetteville Road and severely impacted Foxfire Nursery in northern Bladen County. The tornado completely destroyed four large hog houses and significantly damaged two others. More than one hundred hogs were killed by the tornado. Small offices and outbuildings near the hog houses were either completely destroyed or significantly damaged. There were a couple dozen trees downed in the area. Power lines were also downed. The damage was rated EF1 with winds to 105 mph. The tornado moved across a wooded area and as it approached Old Fayetteville Road, it completely destroyed three manufactured homes, two singlewide trailers and a doublewide. A fourth singlewide manufactured home was broken from its foundation and turned 90 degrees on the north side of Old Fayetteville Road. All of the homes appeared to have been strapped down. There were three fatalities. Several dozen pine and hardwood trees were snapped off as were a few power poles. The damage near and along Old Fayetteville Road was rated EF2 with winds to 130 mph. The damage path then crossed into southeast Cumberland County (WFO Raleigh, North Carolina's County Warning Area).

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team found evidence of a strong tornado in northern Bladen County, near Ammon, North Carolina. The damage was rated up to an EF2. The maximum wind speed was estimated up to 130 mph. The path length was one and a half miles in Bladen County. However, the tornado remained on the ground as it moved into southeast Cumberland County. The maximum path width was 200 yards. The tornado first touched down southwest of Old Fayetteville Road and severely impacted Foxfire Nursery in northern Bladen County. The tornado completely destroyed four large hog houses and significantly damaged two others. More than one hundred hogs were killed by the tornado. Small offices and outbuildings near the hog houses were either completely destroyed or significantly damaged. There were a couple dozen trees downed in the area. Power lines were also downed. The damage was rated EF1 with winds to 105 mph. The tornado moved across a wooded area and as it approached Old Fayetteville Road, it completely destroyed three manufactured homes, two singlewide trailers and a doublewide. A fourth singlewide manufactured home was broken from its foundation and turned 90 degrees on the north side of Old Fayetteville Road. All of the homes appeared to have been strapped down. There were three fatalities. Several dozen pine and hardwood trees were snapped off as were a few power poles. The damage near and along Old Fayetteville Road was rated EF2 with winds to 130 mph. The damage path then crossed into southeast Cumberland County (WFO Raleigh, North Carolina's County Warning Area).

Strong wind gusts blew two trees down onto power lines in Bladenboro.

Highway 701 was closed due to downed trees and power lines.

Ice accumulated between a quarter and a half inch over much of the county. There were sporadic power outages.

Four large trees were reported down. Some of these trees fell onto power lines. Time was estimated based on radar data.

A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded straight-line winds to 60 mph blew a metal roof off of a storage building on Grimsley Farm Road. Large limbs took down one power line in this area.

Hurricane Charley initially made landfall on the west coast of Florida between Fort Myers and Tampa as a category four hurricane. The storm crossed Florida, and exited the coast as a category one. It continued northeast and made landfall again near Cape Romain as a weak category one hurricane with sustained winds at 75 mph. It moved up the coast and then inland around Myrtle Beach. In Horry and Georgetown counties, insurance claims totaled $5 million, mostly along the Grand Strand. There were downed trees, roof damage, and flooding along the coast in this area. 65,000 residents lost power, and the estimate for cleanup in Georgetown county alone was $1.5 million. As Charley moved northeast, Brunswick county was hit the hardest, with peak winds around 85 mph. Damage was extensive, with 2231 homes damaged, 231 with major damage, and 40 homes destroyed in the county for a total of $6.3 million. Many beach homes were damaged, with 221 homes damaged at Sunset Beach alone. Crop damage in Brunswick county was also widespread, with 50 percent of the tobacco crop lost, and 30 percent of the corn and field vegetables destroyed. New Hanover county was the next hardest hit, with many business damaged in Wilmington and surrounding cities. The majority of the county had power outages from downed limbs on power lines. Rainfall ranged from two inches near the coast, to around four inches from eastern Bladen county, south through Columbus county. Vegetative debris was widespread, plugging storm drains and contributing to ponding and flooding the next day. Storm surge was minimal, with some minor overwash. Thankfully, only a few minor injuries were reported.

A strong cold front moved rapidly across the area, with high winds behind the front. There were numerous reports of trees down, with most areas receiving wind gusts around 60 mph as the cold front moved through. Over 25,000 people were without power due to breaking limbs falling on power lines. In Burgaw, a tree limb crashed through the roof, with moderate damage. The strongest winds were observed in Watha and Oak Island, with both areas receiving a measured gust of 66 mph. The winds just above ground were even stronger. In Delco, a wind sensor 200 ft aloft measured an 86 mph gust. The high winds only lasted an hour or less over much of the area as the cold front pushed rapidly offshore.

A large tree was reported down on power lines.

The 911 center reported trees down on power lines.

Around a tenth of an inch of freezing rain fell over the area. Only minor power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm wind caused downed trees in the East Arcadia - Kelly area, and there were power outages reported in the Carvers Creek area.

Bladen 911 reported power lines down.

A strong pressure gradient ahead of a powerful cold front produced non-convective damaging wind gusts.