Winter Storm — Johnston, North Carolina

2010-12-25 to 2010-12-26 · Johnston, North Carolina

Event narrative

Nine to twelve inches of snow fell countywide including Smithfield, Clayton, Kenly and Benson. A six year old boy was killed when his mother lost control of her pickup truck and overturned on Highway 70.

Wider weather episode

A powerful winter storm struck North Carolina bringing a prolonged period of heave snow lasting from late Christmas morning through much of December 26th. Eight to fifteen inches of snow blanketed the region and prolonged cold temperatures allows road condition to remain dangerous in some areas for many days. Due to the holiday fewer than normal accidents and injuries were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 271922. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.