Power Outage in Fort Mill, SC

A severe thunderstorm moved from the Catawba community in York Co SC (see Storm|Data for South Carolina, Northwest) into Lancaster County around 404 PM EDT (1504|EST). The storm traveled along Hwy 5, across northern Lancaster Co, and continued|to move ESE, north of the Town of Lancaster, toward Hwy 200 and Shiloh Unity Rd.|Strong downburst winds from the storm downed numerous trees along it's path, and|also produced hail up to golf ball size hail. The strong winds and large hail damaged|corn crops along the path.||Strong downburst winds produced the widespread tree damage along the path of the|storm. A microburst occurred near Hwy 200 and Shiloh Unity Rd that produced|estimated wind gusts of 80 to 100 mph that destroyed a barn, downed trees and|powerlines, and damaged a roof. The destroyed barn was an open sided barn that was|constructed of large timbers with a metal roof. The barn was located in a field on the|west side of Hwy 200 just north of Shiloh Unity Rd. The wood and pieces of the metal|roof were scattered downwind of where the barn was located. A large heavy flat bed|trailer that was covered by the barn was not disturbed. Other trees were either|uprooted or snapped near the vicinity of the barn and Hwy 200. The damage path|continued through the woods in an ESE direction to a home located on Shiloh Unity|Rd. Between the open field and Shiloh Unity Rd, several trees were uprooted or|snapped with damage to a roof on a mobile home.||The severe thunderstorm downed trees on homes in several locations across the|northern portion of the county. Trees fell on homes in the following locations:|Riverside Rd near Hwy 5, Old Hickory Rd between W. Rebound Rd and Hwy 5, Craig|Farm Rd near Shiloh Rd, Potter Rd and Campbell Lake Rd, and at Old Pardue Rd at Zion|Rd. At all of the locations there was only some minor roof damage to each structure.|Lightning from the storm struck a home, on University Dr east of Riverside Rd, and|started a fire in the attic.||No injuries or deaths reported.

A severe thunderstorm moved from the Catawba community in York Co SC (see Storm|Data for South Carolina, Northwest) into Lancaster County around 404 PM EDT (1504|EST). The storm traveled along Hwy 5, across northern Lancaster Co, and continued|to move ESE, north of the Town of Lancaster, toward Hwy 200 and Shiloh Unity Rd.|Strong downburst winds from the storm downed numerous trees along it's path, and|also produced hail up to golf ball size hail. The strong winds and large hail damaged|corn crops along the path.||Strong downburst winds produced the widespread tree damage along the path of the|storm. A microburst occurred near Hwy 200 and Shiloh Unity Rd that produced|estimated wind gusts of 80 to 100 mph that destroyed a barn, downed trees and|powerlines, and damaged a roof. The destroyed barn was an open sided barn that was|constructed of large timbers with a metal roof. The barn was located in a field on the|west side of Hwy 200 just north of Shiloh Unity Rd. The wood and pieces of the metal|roof were scattered downwind of where the barn was located. A large heavy flat bed|trailer that was covered by the barn was not disturbed. Other trees were either|uprooted or snapped near the vicinity of the barn and Hwy 200. The damage path|continued through the woods in an ESE direction to a home located on Shiloh Unity|Rd. Between the open field and Shiloh Unity Rd, several trees were uprooted or|snapped with damage to a roof on a mobile home.||The severe thunderstorm downed trees on homes in several locations across the|northern portion of the county. Trees fell on homes in the following locations:|Riverside Rd near Hwy 5, Old Hickory Rd between W. Rebound Rd and Hwy 5, Craig|Farm Rd near Shiloh Rd, Potter Rd and Campbell Lake Rd, and at Old Pardue Rd at Zion|Rd. At all of the locations there was only some minor roof damage to each structure.|Lightning from the storm struck a home, on University Dr east of Riverside Rd, and|started a fire in the attic.||No injuries or deaths reported.

Power poles and tree limbs down. Report via mPING. Time estimated.

Power lines down on Taxahaw Rd. Time estimated.

Broadcast media reported, and was later confirmed by county officials, that strong thunderstorm winds toppled a tree and power pole which fell onto a vehicle traveling on Small St near Springdale Rd, in the town of Springdale, and killed a 57-year-old male.

All four lanes of US Hwy 521, about 14 miles north of Lancaster, were reported to have been blocked by downed power lines.

A strong downburst toppled numerous trees, some of which fell on homes and vehicles, with structural damage to multiple homes. Some power lines were also downed. The damage began near SC Hwy 903 and Baker Place Rd, and extended north to near S. Potter Rd and SC Hwy 9. Several homes were damaged on Doc Holiday Cir, and in other locations along this path.

A strong downburst toppled numerous trees, some of which fell on homes and vehicles, with structural damage to multiple homes. Some power lines were also downed. The damage began near SC Hwy 903 and Baker Place Rd, and extended north to near S. Potter Rd and SC Hwy 9. Several homes were damaged on Doc Holiday Cir, and in other locations along this path.

Several reports of trees and power lines down in and around the Heath Springs vicinity.

Lancaster County EM reported up to 1 inch of snow accumulation in the northern tip of the county near Indian Land, SC. Other amounts ranging from 1/4 inch to a dusting in the remainder of the county. A few small trees and power lines were down at various locations. The Highway 5 bridge to York County required DOT treatment to remain passable.

Social Media report of freezing rain with one quarter inch of glaze on trees and powerlines at 9:50 AM. Pine tree branches beginning to bend. Lancaster Co. Sheriff reported a mix of freezing rain and sleet across northern Lancaster Co. along HWY 521 at 10:05 AM with ice beginning to accumulate on the roadway. Officer estimated a quarter inch of ice accumulation. At 12:15 PM the Lancaster Co. EM reported one quarter inch of freezing rain and sleet on all surfaces. Multiple trees down across the northern portion of the county due to ice. Multiple traffic accidents across the county due to ice and Hwy 5 completely iced over.

EM reported trees and powerlines down, several homes damaged, one with the roof torn off part of the backside of the home, several outbuildings and a turkey barn were badly damaged, and a chain link fence was blown down.

EM reported trees and powerlines down, several homes damaged, one with the roof torn off part of the backside of the home, several outbuildings and a turkey barn were badly damaged, and a chain link fence was blown down.

Emergency Manager reported trees and powerlines down.

EM reported around a half an inch of ice across the county with trees and powerlines down causing outages. Even an isolated report near three quarters of an inch in the panhandle. Bridges and overpasses were treacherous.

A major Winter Storm produced 1/4 to 1/2 inch of ice and 4 to 6 inches of snow and sleet across Lancaster County. The panhandle area received 6 to 8 inches of snow. Several trees and powerlines came down causing outages over portions of the county.

Lynches River Electric COOP reported trees down on powerlines.

EM reported several trees and powerlines down just outside of Lancaster.

County EM reported trees and powerlines down in Heath Springs.

County EM reported trees and powerlines down in Heath Springs.

Sheriff reported numerous power outages in the Lancaster area and a tree down on Golf Course Road.

Power lines were reported down on Hwy 200 near Great Falls.

EM reported snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches with the heaviest amounts in the south portion of the county. Freezing rain followed the snow with ice accumulations of 1/4 inch. A few power outages were reported.

EM reported 3 to 4 inches of snow and sleet fell over the panhandle of Lancaster county with a quarter to a half an inch of ice over the remainder of the county. Many trees and powerlines were taken down and there were many accidents. One home suffered significant damage when a large tree fell into it.

EOC reported several trees and powerlines down around the county. Duke Energy said with about 375 homes lost power, mainly east of Lancaster.

Lancaster Co. suffered severe wind damage in a number of fire districts on Friday evening, October 24, 2008. High winds started around 16:30 and continued with increasing ferocity past 19:00. The following roads were blocked by trees or trees in combination with power lines: Potter Rd; Hough Rd. to Bear Creek; Doc Garris Rd; Sentry Rd; Baskins Hill Rd; Rocky River Rd (Hwy 522); New Hope Rd; Kickturn Lane; Cedar Creek Rd (Hwy 97); Great Falls Hwy (Hwy 200); Robert H Kirk Rd; Country Club Drive; Barbarosa Rd; Liberty St. in Heath Springs. Hwy 200 was blocked by downed trees and power lines near the county line with Chester county for over 4 hours. One substantial structure (6000 sq. ft. incl. 600 sq. ft. heated area) collapsed during the storm. The two story building was valued at approximately $300,000.00 and is totally destroyed. The location is 5029 Miller Catoe Court. Miller Catoe Court intersects with Hoke Rd on the Southwestern end of Lancaster County ( N 34.58242; W 080.81042). I have attached pictures of the destroyed structure as well as the damaged County communications tower located on the Pleasant Hill water tank (4516 Kershaw Camden Hwy) on Hwy 521 South in the Pleasant Hill community. The tower is still operational but must be repaired.

Ice accumulations of 1/4 occurred on trees and other structures. There were some branches down and a few power outages. No accumulation was observed on roadways as ground temperatures were above freezing.

Utility company reported trees and powerlines down from Heath Springs to Pleasant Hill.

A winter storm produced 4-7 inches of snow causing power outages for 3500 homes. There were many traffic accidents with some injuries.

A major ice storm produced around an inch of ice that took down many trees and powerlines. Roads were hazardous. Many were without power for several days.

Around 8 inches of snow fell over Lancaster county taking down trees and powerlines.

A few thunderstorms in the Eastern Midlands produced some wind damage taking down trees and powerlines.

Storms across the Midlands took down trees and some powerlines from microbursts.

Widely scattered thunderstorms produced some nickel size hail and damaging winds across the CSRA and Pee Dee regions taking down some trees and powerlines.

An ice storm over the upper midlands produced 1/4 to 3/4 of an inch of ice on trees, highways, and other structures. Some trees and powerlines fell causing power outages in parts of Lancaster, Newberry, and Fairfield counties. Numerous injuries were reported from ice related traffic accidents. Ice accululations of around an 1/8 of an inch were reported in portions of Lexington, Richland, Sumter, Saluda, and Edgefield counties.