Ice Storm in Jefferson, New York

Ice Storm January 8, 1998 · Jefferson, New York

$10.0M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

A devastating ice storm paralyzed Jefferson and parts of Lewis counties. The freezing rain accumulated ice of an inch to an inch and a half thick. The ice coated trees, power lines, and poles and sent them crashing to the ground. Hundreds of thousands of customers were without power for several days to over a week. In Jefferson county, 75% of the county was without power. The county was declared a state and federal disaster area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5627713. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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