Ice Storm — Robeson, North Carolina

2004-01-25 · Robeson, North Carolina

Event narrative

Freezing rain began falling over the area the morning of Jan 25th, with ice accumulations reaching a quarter of an inch by the afternoon. Tree limbs snapped from the weight of the ice, causing widespread power outages. Much of the monetary damages were due to debris removal and utility company expenses. Many homes were also damaged when the tree limbs fell on them.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5380493. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.