Power Outage in Marion, SC

Wind gusts ranged from 45 to 55 mph across the county. These winds resulted in scattered downed trees and power lines. In addition, rainfall averaged 3.5 to 5 inches.

A couple of trees were blown down onto power lines along Hwy 501.

Hurricane Matthew moved up the eastern seaboard, bringing very heavy rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts were prodigious, with over a foot and a half of rain reported in a couple of spots. A peak wind of 60 mph was reported at the Marion County Airport. Tropical storm force winds and flooded ground caused widespread tree and power line damage. Major river flooding occurred along the Pee Dee and Little Pee Dee rivers on the western and eastern edges of the county. Rescues were needed for some residents of the Sellers community. The Little Pee Dee river crested at a record flood level of 17.1 feet. This exceeded the highest measured crest in history by 4 feet and the record crest determined from a high watermark by over a foot. Major street flooding was observed in the towns of Marion and Mullins. A bridge in Scranton was completely destroyed by flooding. Rescues and evacuations occurred in the town of Nichols utilizing boats, helicopters, and buses.

Power lines were reported down near the intersection of Penderboro Road and Bluff Road.

Freezing rain began falling the morning of February 11th. The freezing rain continued intermittently before ending the morning of the 13th. About an inch of ice accumulation was reported. Driving was treacherous if not impossible. Many power outages occurred due to downed power lines and branches from the ice. A woman was found dead in her home in the town of Marion. She died of hypothermia.

A mixture of freezing rain 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 around a quarter inch. Total snow and sleet accumulations were about 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.

A tree was reported down across power lines on East Railroad Avenue.

Power lines were reported down at the intersection of Old Ebenezer Road and Highway 501, closing the highway for a time. The time was estimated based on radar data.

A tree was reported down across a power line on Tom Gasque Avenue. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Large trees were reported down across power lines along Prevatte Road. Power lines were reported down on Martin Street. A large tree was also reported down across Old Nichols Highway.

A large tree reportedly fell onto power lines on South Pine Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

A large tree and power lines were reportedly down on Stewart Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Occasional heavy snow produced between three and four inches of snowfall across the county. There were small limbs down with sporatic power outages.

Tree fell onto power line which then fell onto a car. Occupants were briefly trapped inside the vehicle. There were no injuries.

A power line was down. Report was relayed via the 911 Center.

A thunderstorm downburst produced damage along a path 2 miles long and up to a half mile wide. Damage was more destuctive along a 100 foot path. Several trees up to 2 feet in diameter were snapped 12 to 20 feet above the ground. A line of four power poles were leaning one way and trees snapped the other way. Ten stuctures sustained minor damage to include roof shingles and mobile home underpinnings. One tree fell onto a house and brick pillars on the porch were knocked down.

A large tree limb fell on a power line, knocking out power to 34 customers.

Power lines were blown down along Main Street. Numerous power outages.

A tornado damaged two homes, and downed trees, powerlines, and sheds.

Law enforcement reported power lines down.

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.

Law enforcement reported a large tree fell on a car, injuring two people. Quarter size hail and trees on power lines were also reported.

Power lines down.

Marion 911 reported several trees and power poles down in the towns of Marion and Mullins.

Powerful low pressure moved across Kentucky and caused severe weather. Clusters of thunderstorms developed during the evening hours and persisted overnight. The atmosphere was moderately unstable and strongly sheared.