Winter Storm Event
Ice Storm
Started: January 9, 1968 at 12 am EST Ended: January 13, 1968 at 12 am EST |
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A period of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during which outdoor surfaces in almost all areas of North Carolina became heavily coated with ice. In a large area east and south of Raleigh, poles and lines were broken to the extent that several entire counties were without electricity or telephone for periods of one to five days. One of several telephone companies affected reported losses in mid-category five; one power company reported costs in category six with 2,000 linemen working on repairs for several days and night. Trees and shrubs were broken over an even larger area. Throughout most of the state, traffic was severely curtailed. No deaths or injuries are known to have resulted from the direct action of the weather, but at least five people were killed in weather-related traffic accidents, and thousands required hospital treatment for injuries received in traffic accidents or in falls on the ice. Widespread lack of power caused some economic losses and a great deal of discomfort. There was much loss of time from school and business closings. A few roofs fell from the weight of ice. | |||
Injuries | not available | Deaths | not available |
Property Damage | $500,000 to $5,000,000 | Crop Damage | not available |
Weather Station Data
Snow Sleet Freezing Rain Rain Mix |
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