High Wind in Greater Oconee, South Carolina

High Wind September 11, 2017 · Greater Oconee, South Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

As Tropical Storm Irma moved north/northwest across the Florida Panhandle and southwest Georgia, strong winds developed over western portions of Upstate South Carolina. Although gusts only occasionally exceeded 50 mph in these areas, the prolonged nature of the event, combined with saturated soils resulting from heavy rainfall resulted in many trees falling on roads, power lines, vehicles, and structures. Many were without power for a day or more.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 722072. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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