Power Outage in Orangeburg, SC

Edisto Electric Cooperative reported power outages due to downed trees east of Neeses.

A strong, long-track tornado began just south of the town of Elko in Barnwell Co SC where it was rated as EF-1, then moved in a general northeast direction through Orangeburg Co SC, where it reached EF-3 intensity and caused 2 fatalities and 7 injuries. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing into Calhoun Co SC southwest of St. Matthews before reaching I-26. ||The tornado downed numerous trees along its path. It crossed Norway Rd where it snapped multiple power poles. As the tornado reached Fire Tower Rd west of Neeses, it intensified further, destroying 3 anchored manufactured homes on Preserver Rd near Ninety Six Rd. It was in this area that the 2 known fatalities occurred to residents in a double-wide manufactured home. ||The tornado then turned more eastward, crossing Savannah Hwy (US Hwy 321) and Dragstrip Rd north of Livingston. There were several homes or manufactured homes that were heavily damaged or destroyed in this area. The tornado gradually weakened as it crossed North Rd (US Hwy 178) and crossed into Calhoun Co.

Approximately 25 trees were downed across the county, including in the areas of Santee, Bowman, and Eutawville, and vicinity. Two structures were damaged. A pine tree fell on a roof in Holly Hill causing minor damage and a roof was blown off a single-wide trailer in Eutawville. Around 1500 power outages were reported.

A thunderstorm downburst with straight-line winds occurred just northeast to east of the Town of Cordova. Strong winds uprooted and snapped several trees. Multiple trees were down on Cordova Rd between Cherry Hill Rd and Rivelon Rd. On Cannon Bridge Road, a canopy and sign at a convenience store were snapped from their mounts, blown a short distance and completely demolished. Roof damage to several structures was also observed. Power poles were leaning and power lines carried down by wind in the area.

A thunderstorm downburst with straight-line winds produced extensive damage on the north side of the city of Orangeburg. Tree damage was first observed near Lake Edisto Rd, continuing in a wide path east to east-southeast across North Rd, across |Columbia Rd and ending east of US Hwy 601 south of the Regional Medical Center. Numerous uprooted, snapped and toppled trees were evident, with many structures exhibiting structural and roof damage caused by high wind, downed trees and large downed tree limbs. Several power lines were also down from falling trees|and tree limbs.

A thunderstorm downburst with straight-line winds occurred just northeast and east of the Town of Norway along Fanning Rd to Todd Creek Rd and then to Norway Rd. The strong winds uprooted and downed numerous trees and power lines. Several structures were damaged by falling trees or large limbs.

A weak EF-1 Tornado touched down in Orangeburg Co SC approximately 6.6 miles south of the Town of Bowman. The tornado initially touched down near the intersection of Flatwoods Rd and Rigby Rd. The tornado continued to move along Rigby Rd for just over one half mile. The tornado dissipated well before reaching Reevesville Rd. The tornado damaged several dozen trees along the path. Many of the trees were either uprooted, snapped or had damage to several limbs. The trees were a combination of hardwood and softwood trees. There were three structures that were damaged, all of which were along Rigby Rd, near the intersection of Flatwoods Rd. The top of a snapped off pine tree landed on a well built brick home. An elderly lady was in|the home at the time, but was uninjured. The tree damaged a small portion of the roof. A single wide manufactured home had some damage to the shingles on the roof on the west end of the structure. An old wooden barn had a partially collapsed roof with sheet of tin near the property. Another wooden building suffered damage to the tin roof. The tin blew eastward and was caught in the nearby trees. The strong winds and trees downed a power line along Rigby Rd that had to be replaced.

Tree and power line downed on Farmstead Lane near the intersection of Langley Rd. Time estimated based on radar.

Law Enforcement and SC Dept of Transportation reported numerous trees and power lines down throughout the county. Heaviest damage reports centered in the North, Orangeburg, Brookdale and Cordova communities. At least 2 buildings received structural and/or fire damage from falling trees and power lines. Media and Public Utility reports indicated at the mid-point of the event over 16,000 homes were without power.

A tree was reported down on a power line near Water Spring Road one mile from Pasture Lane.

County Emergency Manager reports numerous trees and power lines down in the city of Orangeburg.

Electric Company reported several trees and powerlines down from south of Santee to south of Eutawville.

Electric Company reported several trees and powerlines down southeast of Eutawville.

Dispatch reported powerlines down on Norway Road.

A major Ice Storm produced 1 to 1.25 inches of ice and 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet across Orangeburg County taking down numerous trees and powerlines. Power outages were widespread across the county affecting most of the population.

NWS storm survey found an EF1 tornado that began near Ayshire Road and Ebenezer Road. The tornado continued to move southeast across Ebenezer Road between 4 Holes Farm Road and Duncan Chape Road. The tornado continued into Dorchester County. Numerous trees and powerlines were down and three homes were damaged. Five homes had moderate damage and 28 agricultural buildings were badly damaged or destroyed.

NWS storm survey found an EF1 tornado that began near Ayshire Road and Ebenezer Road. The tornado continued to move southeast across Ebenezer Road between 4 Holes Farm Road and Duncan Chape Road. The tornado continued into Dorchester County. Numerous trees and powerlines were down and three homes were damaged. Five homes had moderate damage and 28 agricultural buildings were badly damaged or destroyed.

Dispatch reported trees and powerlines down in the Jamison area.

Dispatch reported trees and powerlines down in the Wolfton area.

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down at Fairview and Benedict roads.

EM reported snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches in the west end of the county with less than an inch in the east end. Freezing rain followed the snow with ice accumulations of 1/4 to 1/2 inch causing some power outages.

Sheriff reported large limbs down on powerlines causing outages in the Jamison area.

Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and powerlines down at SC State University.

EOC reported several trees and powerlines down around the county.

DOT reported trees and powerlines down in the western half of the county.

Sheriff reported some trees and powerlines down on Green street.

Tri County Electric reported powerlines down from Wolfton to North.

A few trees were taken down in eastern Orangeburg county causing some minor power outages.

Newspaper reported trees and powerlines down on North Road.

An upper level shortwave combined with a surface cold front and moderate instability produced multicellular thunderstorm clusters in eastern SC which led to damaging winds and large hail. An NWS survey team concluded that a macroburst occurred in central and eastern Orangeburg County which lead to widespread downed trees and powerlines and included significant damage to Lake Marion High School in Santee, SC.

An isolated severe storm took down some trees and powerlines causing some power outages.

Isolated storms produced some wind damage over portions of the lower and southeast Midlands taking down some trees and powerlines. Hail up to nickel size was also reported.

An isolated severe thunderstorm took down some large limbs which brought powerlines down and caused some local outages.