An ice storm began over the North Midlands of South Carolina on Sunday night and gradually spread south into the Central Midlands and CSRA on Monday.  The storm continued into Tuesday, but was mainly freezing drizzle during that time.  Ice accumulations of 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch occurred which brought numerous trees and powerlines down.  The heaviest ice accumulations occurred in Lancaster, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Newberry, Saluday, McCormick, Orangeburg, and Clarendon counties.  Over 250,000 homes, businesses, and schools were without power for several days.  Sleet also fell in Lancaster and Chesterfield counties and accumulated up to 2 inches.  Six people were injured in traffic related accidents and there were no deaths.  Damage estimates from State Emergency Management were $28.5 mil.

Ice Storm in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 09:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 09:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-04 22:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-04 22:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 11:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 16:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 11:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 16:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-04 22:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 16:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 03:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 09:20:00 to 27-JAN-04 16:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-04 15:00:00 to 27-JAN-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-04 15:00:00 to 27-JAN-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 09:10:00 to 27-JAN-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-04 17:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 09:20:00 to 27-JAN-04 13:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 10:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 15:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in MCCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 06:30:00 to 27-JAN-04 12:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 09:20:00 to 27-JAN-04 16:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-JAN-04 09:10:00 to 27-JAN-04 16:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT