High Wind — Southern Oconee, South Carolina

1998-02-03 · Southern Oconee, South Carolina

Wider weather episode

A strong storm system moved slowly north from the Gulf of Mexico into the Carolinas on the 3rd and 4th. A tight pressure gradient between high pressure in the upper Midwest and the approaching strong low, produced damaging high winds which blew down hundreds of trees, many on houses, during the afternoon of the 3rd. Numerous power outages were also reported. Heavy rain during the day prompted flooding by afternoon. Several counties across the Upstate reported bridges and roads flooded. The Broad River, Pacolet River and Reedy River all rose out of their banks and flooded nearby roads and land.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5635601. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.