Freezing rain fell over most of the Midlands, PeeDee, and western CSRA.  Ice accumulations were around a quarter of an inch in McCormick, Saluda, Lexington, Richland, Sumter, and Lee counties.  Around a half an inch of ice accumulated in Newberry, Fairfieldm and Kershaw counties.   Lancaster and Chesterfield counties were hardest hit with around an inch of ice.  Many trees and powerlines were down in these two counties and people in Lancaster county went without power for several days.

Ice Storm in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 11:56:00 to 05-DEC-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Minor ice storm produced 1/4 inch of freezing rain on trees, powerlines, and other outdoor structures.

Ice Storm in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 07:55:00 to 05-DEC-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A major ice storm produced 1/2 to 1 inch of ice taking down trees and powerlines.  Many power outages were reported.  Roadways were extremely hazardous.

Ice Storm in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 07:55:00 to 05-DEC-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A major ice storm produced around an inch of ice that took down many trees and powerlines.  Roads were hazardous.  Many were without power for several days.

Ice Storm in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 11:56:00 to 04-DEC-02 17:56:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Minor ice storm produced 1/4 inch of freezing rain on trees, powerlines, and other outdoor structures.

Ice Storm in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 11:56:00 to 05-DEC-02 02:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Minor ice storm produced 1/4 inch of freezing rain on trees, powerlines, and other outdoor structures.

Ice Storm in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 09:55:00 to 05-DEC-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

An ice storm produced 1/2 inch of ice taking down some large tree branches and powerlines.  A train derailed and the ice storm was tagged as partly to blame.

Ice Storm in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 09:55:00 to 05-DEC-02 02:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

An ice storm produced 1/2 inch of ice.  Large tree branches and powerlines came down causing some power outages.

Ice Storm in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 11:56:00 to 04-DEC-02 17:56:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Minor ice storm produced 1/4 inch of freezing rain on trees, powerlines, and other outdoor structures.

Ice Storm in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 11:56:00 to 04-DEC-02 17:56:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Minor ice storm produced 1/4 inch of freezing rain on trees, powerlines, and other outdoor structures.

Ice Storm in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 11:56:00 to 05-DEC-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Minor ice storm produced 1/4 inch of freezing rain on trees, powerlines, and other outdoor structures.

Ice Storm in MCCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 09:55:00 to 04-DEC-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Minor ice storm produced 1/4 inch of freezing rain on trees, powerlines, and other outdoor structures.