Power Outage in Newberry, SC

SCHP reported power lines down in the roadway at Lindler Field Rd and Wheeland Rd. Time estimated.

Reports of ice accumulations of around 0.25 inches were received across the county, with higher amounts up to 0.37 inches reported near Kinards. Numerous reports of downed trees, tree limbs, and power lines were received across the county. Several large tree limbs fell onto a home in Newberry causing roof damage.

Trees and power lines down on Bush River Rd near Newberry. Photos shared via social media. Time estimated.

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team determined that a long-lived downburst produced widespread straight-line wind damage. Numerous trees and power lines were downed from Whitmire south through Newberry. Much of the damage was concentrated in the city of Newberry. The most extensive damage occurred from near the intersection of Airport Rd and US Hwy 76 and continued south to McSwain and Mollohan Parks. There were numerous large hardwood trees that were uprooted along with a few hardwood and softwood trees that were snapped. Some of the largest oak trees were estimated to be from 75 to 150 years old. There were also numerous large limbs down across the city. Many of the trees fell on power lines, damaging street lighting and traffic signals. Several trees and large branches fell on homes and cars. A family was trapped in their home near the intersection of Langford Mill Rd and Boundary St when a tree fell on their home. An elderly woman was trapped in her home along Bush River Rd when a tree fell on her home. Damage occurred in McSwain Park and Mollohon Park due to trees that fell on playfield equipment.

Trees and power lines were downed along Clara Brown Rd.

Newberry County Dispatch reported trees and power lines down at the intersection of Macedonia Church Road and Ball Field Road.

Tree downed a power line and blocked Jalapa Rd near Interstate 26.

County Dispatch reported trees and power lines down in the city of Newberry.

Newberry Electric Coop reported large limbs downed power lines on Airport Road near Newberry Country Club.

A few trees and one power line were downed in the area of Mt. Bethel Garmany Rd and US Hwy 176.

Sheriff reported multiple trees and powerlines down around Newberry College.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down on Highway 76 between Little Mountain and Prosperity.

EM reported a quarter to a half an inch of ice across the county with trees and powerlines down causing outages. Bridges and overpasses were very dangerous.

Newberry Electric COOP reported trees and powerlines down near the Newberry Country Club.

Dispatch reported several trees and powerlines down in Newberry. Most of downtown without power. Media reported measured winds of 46mph.

A major Winter Storm produced 4 to 6 inches of snow and sleet, and 1/4 inch of ice across the county. The extreme northern end around Whitmire had 6 to 8 inches of snow. There were a few trees and powerlines down causing some localized outages.

Sheriff reported powerlines down on Bush River Road.

Sheriff reported a tree fell on powerlines and a large limb caught fire.

Newberry Electric reported a couple of trees down on powerlines in the Rawl Road area.

Dispatch reported trees down county wide with power outages in Newberry.

Disparch reported trees and powerlines down from Newberry to Pomeria.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down near the intersection of Stoney Battery road and Spearman road.

EM reported powerlines and numerous trees down...some on vehicles...across the eastern half of the county including Whitmire...Newberry...and Prosperity.

EM reported snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches with the heaviest amounts in the north portion of the county around Whitmire. Freezing rain followed the snow with ice accumulations of 1/4 inch. A few power outages were reported.

EM reported 1 to 2 inches of sleet fell over northern Newberry county around Whitmire 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.

Sheriff reported numerous trees and powerlines down on Bush River road about 2 miles southeast of Newberry.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down on hwy 176.

EOC reported several trees and powerlines down around the county. Some homes on Lake Murray had minor damage.

Sheriff and Broadcast media outlets reported trees and powerlines down in the Newberry and Prosperity areas of the county.

Sheriff reported power outages in Newberry with street flooding and some trees down in Prosperity.

Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and powerlines down in town from a microburst.

NWS Storm Survey found an EF3 tornado touched down near Silverstreet and continued east through Prosperity then crossed into Richald county where it dissipated. Many homes in Prosperity were heavily damaged. Numerous trees and powerlines were down. There were 2 injuries.

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.

Sheriff and SKYWARN spotters reported many trees and powerlines down across the central and eastern portions of the county.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down

Storm Survey found an F! tornado completely destroyed a modular building and took down trees and powerlines at SC121 and Belfast road. A wheat field was also laid flat by the tornado.

Sheriff reported large branches and powerlines down.

Sheriff reported many trees and powerlines down throughout the county.

Sheriff reported powerlines down on Holly Point road.

A winter storm produced 2-4 inches of snow and caused some power outages.

An ice storm produced 1/2 inch of ice taking down some large tree branches and powerlines. A train derailed and the ice storm was tagged as partly to blame.

Around 6 inches of snow fell over Newberry county taking down some trees and powerlines.

Strong non-thunderstorm winds took down many trees in the CSRA with some powerlines downed as well.

A squall line developed ahead of a cold front and took down a few trees and powerlines in the western Midlands.

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms moved through the area which were triggered by a cold front that approached the area. Wind gusts to 60 mph took down some trees and powerlines.