Ice Storm — Marlboro, South Carolina

2004-01-26 to 2004-01-27 · Marlboro, South Carolina

Event narrative

Another episode of frozen precipitation occurred on the heels of the storm of January 25th, bringing more freezing rain and sleet to areas that already had over a quarter inch of ice still in the trees. The total ice accumulations ranged from a trace near the coast to as much as three quarters of an inch over interior sections. The weight of the ice caused major power outages from falling limbs, as well as significant structural damage to many homes. The state declared a forest disaster for the first time in two years. There was some ice accumulations on the roads, especially on bridges and overpasses, with numerous traffic accidents reported. Many residences were without power for over a week. Monetary damages totaled into the millions per county in some parts of South Carolina, due to cleanup of debris, utility expenses, and home repair.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5380596. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.