Southeastern Orangeburg storm history

Many trees and power lines downed. Some roads were closed. Sections of the area were without power. Across all of Orangeburg county, at least 28 homes sustained some level of damage including 5 destroyed and 15 with major damage. NWS analysis estimated maximum wind gusts were aro…

Light snow began in the early afternoon with a band of heavy snow moving in during the evening and continuing into the overnight. Snow accumulations were generally between 3 to 5 inches. Two separate reports of 5.0 inches came from southeast of Branchville and just north of Eutaw…

A band of mostly sleet moved into the area on the morning of the 10th, although there were no reports of accumulation. As temperatures aloft warmed, sleet transitioned to freezing rain by late morning. The Orangeburg County Emergency Manager reported icing on trees, powerlines an…

Gradient winds knocked down numerous trees across southern Orangeburg Co from near Branchville to Bowman to near Holly Hill and Santee.

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county. Widespread flash and river flooding was reported. Numerous roadways were impassable and water entered structures. Some structural and roof damage occurred with winds reported as high as 46 mph. Highest rainfall measurement of …

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. The public reported a storm total rainfall amount of 5.22 inches on Fountain Lake Dr near Lake Marion. Storm total rainfall amolunts, reported by the public and CoCoRaHS observers, included 7.00 inches near Holly Hil…

Emergency Manager reported freezing rain amounts up to around 1/8 inch (0.13 inch).