Power Outage in Florence, SC

Wind gusts ranged from 45 to 50 mph across the county. These winds resulted in scattered downed trees and power lines. A large oak tree fell onto a vehicle on Gregg Ave. in Florence. In addition, rainfall averaged 2.5 to 4.5 inches.

A few trees were blown down on power lines near MUSC Health.

Power lines and trees blown down across Bethel Road.

Power lines were down on Cashua Street and the Five Points area.

Powerlines were blown down at the intersection of Francis Marion Road and US Route 301/76.

Law enforcement reported power lines down across Mciver Rd and E Marion Hwy.

Duke Energy reported a power outage due to fallen trees. Thirteen customers were affected.

Hurricane Matthew moved up the eastern seaboard, bringing very heavy rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts ranged from ten to nearly thirteen inches. A peak wind of 67 mph was reported at the Florence Regional Airport. Tropical storm force winds and flooded ground caused widespread tree and power line damage. There was widespread significant flooding from the heavy rain, with numerous water rescues performed. There were two fatalities due to vehicles being swept away in the rising waters. Moderate river flooding occurred on the Lynches and Pee Dee Rivers in central and eastern portions of the county. There were numerous reports of road washouts. Many roads were flooded in downtown Florence.

Power lines were reported down on W Shortcut Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Numerous trees and power lines were either reported down or snapped along E Palmetto Street. Some trees fell onto homes and cars causing some damage. There were numerous people without power. There was reportedly minor damage to small sheds as well. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Power lines were reportedly down at the intersection of E Old Marion Highway and Weatherford Ln. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Power lines were reported down across E Bazen Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

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 were estimated around two inches, and ice accumulations ranged from a quarter inch to around an inch. Driving conditions were treacherous, and there were numerous power outages due to downed 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 accumulation was a little over a tenth of an inch. Total snow and sleet accumulations ranged from one and a half to two 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.

Power lines were reported down along South Friendfield Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Multiple trees were reported down on top of power lines and blocking South Pamplico Highway. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Power lines were reported in the intersection at Big Swamp Road and Bazen Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Several trees were reported down along a right of way between Ebenezer Road and Hoffmeyer Road. Some of the trees were reportedly rotted near their bases. The tops of a couple healthy pine trees were snapped. Some of the trees fell across large power transmission lines causing serious damage and a significant power outage. At the peak of the outage, there were reportedly 14,000 people without power. The time was estimated based on radar data.

A large tree was reportedly down across a power line. Other tree limbs were reported down in the vicinity.

Numerous trees, estimated to be more than 30, were reportedly down along and near U.S. 76 and in the Francis Marion University area. Some of the trees knocked down power lines as they fell. A roof was also reportedly blown off a poorly constructed building.

Numerous trees, estimated to be more than 30, were reportedly down along and near U.S. 76 and in the Francis Marion University area. Some of the trees knocked down power lines as they fell. A roof was also reportedly blown off a poorly constructed building.

Trees and power lines were reported down on East Bazen Road.

Numerous trees were reported down along Highway 51. Power lines were also reported down.

Three trees were reportedly down on houses. Approximately 4000 people were without power.

Three trees were reportedly down on houses. Approximately 4000 people were without power.

Strong winds, combined with saturated soil, downed numerous trees across the county. Cities include Pamplico, Florence, Lake City, and Cades. Trees as large as 15 inches in diameter were blown down. Power lines were also blown down in some areas.

Florence emergency manager reported numerous power lines and trees down across the area with widespread power outages. A tree fell on a car.

Numerous trees were snapped at Hoffmyer Rd. and Beltline. There were close to 50 trees down, also on Hoffmyer Rd. between Interstate 95 and Evans St. Penny size hail was reported, with a power line down near Chelsey Dr.

Numerous power lines and large trees down on Liberty Chapel Rd. near National Cemetery Rd., with trees blocking the roadway.

Several trees and power lines were blown down in the Oakdale section of Florence.

A Storm Survey concluded a tornado moved through the Glendale community of Florence. The majority of damage was F1 with a path 1000 yards long and up to 150 yards wide. There was a small area (150 yards long 20 yards wide) of heavier F2 damage, with winds estimated at 120 mph. Sixty homes were damaged, six of which had major structural damage, largely due to snapped and uprooted trees. The Quinby area had penny to golfball size hail, with trees and power lines down. The Florence county tax assessor estimated the damage at 1.3 million dollars.

The roof of a mobile home was blown off, and trees and power lines were reported down. Some small hail was also reported.

An ASOS measured a 67 mph wind gust. Numerous power lines were also reported down.

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.

Emergency manager reported trees and power lines down on West Palmetto St.

Following a cold front, strong gusty winds swept across northeast South Carolina from soon after sunrise through midafternoon. Damage was minimal with only minor power outages.

A severe thunderstorm developed west of the city of Florence and moved east. The damage began on the southwest side of the city with reports (including ham radio, media, and spotters) of large hail and wind gusts estimated over 80 mph. The largest hail size was estimated at 4 1/2 inches, which caused extensive damage over $6 million to more than 2000 homes, mainly roof and siding damage.The hail and wind blew out many windows, injuring one person with flying glass. The storm knocked out power to over 20,000 residences. Damage to vehicles was even more costly. Several automobile dealerships sustained major damage to nearly every car in their lots...totaling around 1000 vehicles. One man was injured in his vehicle when a hailstone crashed through his windshield, causing facial lacerations. In addition, the storm produced flash flooding, with many streets rendered temporarily impassable. A National Weather Service damage assessment reported dozens of trees damaged and snapped...was concluded to be due to straight-line winds and hail, not a tornado. An automated weather observation station at the Florence airport, just east of the city, recorded a peak wind of 59 mph.

Power company dispatch reported trees down on power lines near the town of Quinby. 172 residences without power.

A powerful storm system that had moved across the deep south during previous days, swept across the eastern Carolinas during the afternoon and evening hours. Instability and shear values were highly supportive of super-cell thunderstorms. The result was a large outbreak of severe weather including tornadoes across eastern South Carolina.

Large upper low positioned over the Great Lakes region directed a powerful upper jet across the southeastern US. The most common severe weather reports were from downed trees due to the convective gusts.