High Wind in Laurens, South Carolina

High Wind March 7, 2004 · Laurens, South Carolina

69 mph

Estimated gust (60 kt)

Death

$10K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

As the cold front moved rapidly to the east, strong winds developed across the remainder of the Upstate. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. In Laurens County, a 13-year-old boy drowned when his boat capsized as the strong winds moved over Lake Greenwood.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5389129. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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