Ice Storm — Lancaster, South Carolina

2003-02-16 to 2003-02-17 · Lancaster, South Carolina

Event narrative

An ice storm produced 3/4" of freezing rain on trees, highways, and other structures.

Wider weather episode

An ice storm over the upper midlands produced 1/4 to 3/4 of an inch of ice on trees, highways, and other structures. Some trees and powerlines fell causing power outages in parts of Lancaster, Newberry, and Fairfield counties. Numerous injuries were reported from ice related traffic accidents. Ice accululations of around an 1/8 of an inch were reported in portions of Lexington, Richland, Sumter, Saluda, and Edgefield counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5339860. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.