Frost/Freeze — Coastal Jasper, South Carolina

2007-04-08 · Coastal Jasper, South Carolina

Event narrative

Temperatures dipped down into the 20s most areas which produced widespread damage to crops and fruit trees. Total monetary losses unknown but significant.

Wider weather episode

A late season cold snap produced widespread frost and freezing temperatures across much of South Carolina. Overall damage to the state was at least a 100 million dollar loss due to damaged fruit and vegetable plants.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 29825. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.