High Wind — Williamsburg, South Carolina
1996-09-05 · Williamsburg, South Carolina
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
$100K
Property damage
40
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
Winds from hurricane Fran, estimated around 45 mph, caused a fire of 5000 tires in the White Oak community. Downed trees caused power outages, and caused an auto fatality and injury. Evacuation shelters housed 1,139 people. $200,000 was spent for clean-up.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5578511. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.