Ice Storm — Hampton, South Carolina

2014-02-12 to 2014-02-13 · Hampton, South Carolina

Event narrative

Storm total ice accumulations across Hampton County ranged from one quarter to one half of an inch. The highest amounts were reported in and around Hampton. Numerous trees and large tree limbs were reported down due to ice. Furthermore, a car crashed into a downed tree in icy conditions on Speed Limit Road near the intersection of Lento Road near Nixville in the early morning hours on 2/13. The accident caused the the indirect fatality of the 24 year old female driver, and the indirect injury of a 24 year old male and a 22 year old female passenger.

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure tracked from the Gulf of Mexico to off the southeast coast, producing widespread precipitation across southeast South Carolina. A wedge of high pressure provided shallow, cold air, supporting the development of freezing rain at many locations away from the immediate coast. Across many inland areas, a major ice storm occurred with one to three quarters of an inch of ice accumulation and even a few one inch accumulation amounts reported. Widespread trees, large tree limbs, and power lines were reported down due to ice. Many trees were down and blocking area roadways including Interstate 95 and Interstate 26. Widespread, long duration power outages also occurred especially across inland areas. Numerous bridges around the region were closed due to ice accumulation, adding to hazardous travel conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 503735. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.