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Public Information Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC
100 PM Sat Apr 11 2020
...PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT...
...Climate Summary for February and March...
...Wettest Winter Season (Dec-Jan-Feb) on Record at Columbia...
...4th Wettest Winter Season (Dec-Jan-Feb) on Record at Augusta...
...Tied for the 10th Warmest Winter on Record at Columbia...
...11th Warmest Winter on Record at Augusta...
...Above Normal Temperatures for February...
...Much Above Normal Precipitation for February...
...Widespread River Flooding for Much of February...
...EF-1 Tornado in Aiken County near Vaucluse on the 6th...
...Much Above Normal Temperatures for March...
...Near to Slightly Above Precipitation for March...
...Two River Flood Events for March...
The months of February and March will be remembered for the pattern
of above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation. This
pattern developed back in the later portion of November 2019 and
continued through until March. It produced the wettest winter on
record at Columbia and the 4th wettest winter on record at Augusta.
It also produced the 10th warmest winter on record at Columbia and
the 11th warmest winter on record at Augusta.
Here are the top 5 wettest Winter Seasons at Columbia:
1. 20.63 inches in 2019-2020
2. 17.54 inches in 1997-1998
3. 17.48 inches in 1924-1925
4. 17.31 inches in 1973-1974
5. 17.02 inches in 1994-1995
Here are the top 5 wettest Winter Seasons at Augusta:
1. 20.85 inches in 1924-1925
2. 20.80 inches in 1997-1998
3. 20.26 inches in 1986-1987
4. 19.85 inches in 2019-2020
5. 18.18 inches in 1898-1899
Here are the Warmest Winter Seasons at Columbia:
1. 56.8 degrees in 1889-1890
2. 54.9 degrees in 1931-1932
3. 53.5 degrees in 2016-2017
4. 53.2 degrees in 1973-1974
5. 53.1 degrees in 1956-1957
6. 52.9 degrees in 1948-1949
7. 52.5 degrees in 1949-1950
8. 51.7 degrees in 1926-1927
9. 51.2 degrees in 1936-1937
10. 51.1 degrees in 2019-2020
10. 51.1 degrees in 2015-2016
10. 51.1 degrees in 1912-1913
Here are the Warmest Winter Seasons at Augusta:
1. 57.1 degrees in 1889-1890
2. 56.8 degrees in 1931-1932
3. 55.6 degrees in 1879-1880
4. 55.4 degrees in 2016-2017
5. 54.8 degrees in 1948-1949
6. 54.4 degrees in 1949-1950
7. 54.1 degrees in 1881-1882
8. 53.6 degrees in 1956-1957
9. 52.7 degrees in 1936-1937
9. 52.7 degrees in 1926-1927
11. 52.6 degrees in 2019-2020
11. 52.6 degrees in 1875-1876
The active weather pattern produced a severe weather event on
February 6th that produced an EF-1 Tornado in Aiken County near the
town of Vaucluse. The tornado briefly touched the ground for just
over 1 mile and had maximum wind speeds around 105 mph. The active
pattern produced above normal rainfall for the region. The wet
weather led to numerous periods of river flooding across the
Midlands and Central Savannah River Area.
.Augusta Average Temperatures...
The average temperature at Augusta Regional Bush Field for February
was 53.0 degrees or 3.9 degrees above the normal of 49.1 degrees.
The average temperature at Augusta Regional Bush Field for March was
63.8 degrees or 7.9 degrees above the normal of 55.9 degrees. It was
the 5th warmest March on record at Augusta.
Here are the top 5 Warmest March months at Augusta:
1. 65.7 degrees in 1945
2. 65.6 degrees in 1921
3. 64.4 degrees in 1907
4. 64.0 degrees in 2012
5. 63.8 degrees in 2020
.Columbia Average Temperatures...
The average temperature at Columbia Metro Airport for February was
51.7 degrees or 3.2 degrees above the normal of 48.5 degrees.
The average temperature at Columbia Metro Airport for February was
62.1 degrees or 6.5 degrees above the normal of 55.6 degrees. It was
the 6th warmest March on record at Columbia.
Here are the top 6 Warmest March months at Columbia:
1. 65.4 degrees in 2012
2. 64.8 degrees in 1945
3. 64.0 degrees in 1921
4. 62.7 degrees in 1907
5. 62.4 degrees in 2016
6. 62.1 degrees in 2020
.Augusta Rainfall...
Augusta Bush Field received 7.17 inches of rainfall during February,
3.25 inches above the normal of 3.92.
Augusta Bush Field received 5.33 inches of rainfall during March,
1.15 inches above the normal of 4.18 inches.
.Columbia Rainfall...
Columbia Metro Airport received 5.48 inches of rainfall during
February, 1.87 inches above the normal of 3.61 inches.
Columbia Metro Airport received 4.17 inches of rainfall during
March, 0.44 inches above the normal of 3.73 inches
Here are some of the highest NWS Coop Observer monthly rainfall
totals for February 2020:
WYNG1 Waynesboro.................10.79 inches
LNCG1 Lincolnton..................9.71 inches
LNCG1 Lincolnton 4.4 S............9.57 inches
BNLS1 Barnwell 5 ENE..............9.45 inches
MIDG1 Midville....................9.35 inches
Here are some of the highest CoCoRaHS Observers monthly rainfall
totals for February 2020:
SC-MC-5 McCormick 2.3 W..........9.88 inches
SC-BM-1 Denmark 2.8 WNW..........9.28 inches
SC-CA-1 St. Matthews 3.2 NE......8.82 inches
SC-NW-18 Newberry 2.9 S...........8.80 inches
SC-OR-17 Orangeburg 3.2 NW........8.58 inches
GA-MD-5 Thomson 2.6 S............9.15 inches
GA-BK-9 S. Augusta 4.1 S.........8.45 inches
GA-CU-14 Grovetown 4.5 NNW........8.26 inches
GA-RC-12 Augusta 4.2 N............6.81 inches
Highest Wind Gusts at ASOS Sites During February:
Columbia Metro Airport (CAE)..........62 mph on the 13th
Columbia Hamilton Owens Field (CUB)...56 mph on the 7th
Orangeburg County Airport (OGB).......52 mph on the 7th
Augusta Bush Field (AGS)..............46 mph on the 6th
Augusta Daniel Field (DNL)............40 mph on the 7th
Highest Wind Gusts at ASOS Sites During March:
Augusta Bush Field (AGS)..............40 mph on the 6th
Augusta Daniel Field (DNL)............40 mph on the 6th
Orangeburg County Airport (OGB).......39 mph on the 6th
Columbia Metro Airport (CAE)..........38 mph on the 6th
Columbia Hamilton Owens Field (CUB)...33 mph on the 6th
Highest Wind Gusts on the area lakes during February:
Lake Murray Tower USGS (IRMS1)........47 mph on the 6th
Lake Murray Flotilla Island (LMFS1)...45 mph on the 7th
Lake Thurmond Dam (CHDS1).............44 mph on the 27th
Lake Wateree Dam (WATS1)..............40 mph on the 7th
Highest Wind Gusts on the area lakes during March:
Lake Thurmond Dam (CHDS1).............37 mph on the 6th
Lake Wateree Dam (WATS1)..............34 mph on the 6th
Lake Murray Towers USGS (IRMS1).......34 mph on the 6th
Lake Murray Flotilla Island (LMFS1)...29 mph on the 6th
Lake Murray Water Temperatures (near surface) at The Towers for
February:
Warmest...54.7F on the 13th
Coolest...51.8F on the 2nd and 3rd.
Lake Murray Water Temperatures (near surface) at The Towers for
March:
Warmest...64.9F on the 30th
Coolest...52.0F on the 1st and 2nd
Temperature/Precipitation Records Tied or Broken during the months
of February and March:
Augusta...
February...none.
March...none.
Columbia...
February...none.
March 27th...Tied the record high temperature for the date of 88
degrees set in 1994.
...Add Events for Feb/Mar...
Events...
February 1st, 2020...
A strong cold front moved across the area and was located off the
coast by the morning of the first. However, the system produced
heavy rainfall across the area during the past 24 hours.
Here is a list of some of the highest rainfall reports:
...24-HOUR PRECIPITATION REPORTS ENDING AT 10 AM EST FEB 1 2020...
Location Amount Time/Date Provider
Ridgeway 0.2 NNE 2.30 in 0800 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Beech Island 4.7 NE 2.10 in 0849 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
St. Matthews 3.2 ENE 1.68 in 0900 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Sumter 3.6 SSW 1.67 in 0939 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Sumter 1.57 in 1031 AM 02/01 CWOP
Pinewood 1.56 in 1000 AM 02/01 CWOP
Aiken 1.0 SSW 1.56 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Irmo 3.3 NW 1.53 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Gilbert 8.0 N 1.50 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Richland Co Public Works 1.50 in 1000 AM 02/01 RC-WINDS
Sumter 6.8 NNE 1.49 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Wedgefield 1.48 in 1001 AM 02/01 CWOP
Shaw AFB Sumter 1.48 in 0956 AM 02/01 AWOS
Lexington 2.9 NE 1.46 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Irmo Fire District 1.46 in 1000 AM 02/01 RC-WINDS
Columbia 7.4 N 1.45 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Elgin 1.43 in 1043 AM 02/01 CWOP
Cedar Creek-Winnsboro Road 1.42 in 1000 AM 02/01 RC-WINDS
Lexington County Admin 1.42 in 1000 AM 02/01 RC-WINDS
Aiken 2.5 S 1.42 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Sumter 0.2 NE 1.42 in 0552 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Sumter 0.3 ENE 1.41 in 0929 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Lugoff 2.2 NNW 1.40 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
4 S Aiken 1.38 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
SCEMD 1.38 in 1000 AM 02/01 RC-WINDS
0.8 SW Pelion 1.37 in 0925 AM 02/01 COOP
Columbia 9.6 WNW 1.37 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Columbia 6.7 N 1.37 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Springfield 1.36 in 1035 AM 02/01 CWOP
Aiken 1.6 NNW 1.35 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Bear Creek 1.34 in 1000 AM 02/01 RC-WINDS
Gilbert 9.5 NNE 1.34 in 0600 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Crossroads Fire Station 1.34 in 1000 AM 02/01 RC-WINDS
Lexington 3.0 WSW 1.34 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Blythewood 1.0 W 1.34 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Cedar Crk 1.33 in 0800 AM 02/01 COOP
Aiken 2.6 NW 1.33 in 0800 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Lexington 2.1 NNE 1.33 in 0900 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Columbia 1.32 in 1002 AM 02/01 CWOP
Elliott 1 NW 1.32 in 0700 AM 02/01 COOP
Aiken 7.8 SSE 1.32 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Chapin 5.0 ESE 1.32 in 0800 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Aiken 1.31 in 1040 AM 02/01 CWOP
Aiken 8.6 SE 1.31 in 0630 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Lexington 4.3 E 1.31 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Lexington 5.9 SW 1.31 in 0600 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Irmo 3.2 NE 1.31 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Blythewood 5.8 W 1.31 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Richland Library North Main 1.30 in 1000 AM 02/01 RC-WINDS
Elders Pond 1.30 in 1000 AM 02/01 RC-WINDS
Lugoff 2 NE 1.30 in 1005 AM 02/01 COOP
Columbia 3.1 E 1.30 in 0600 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Irmo 4.4 N 1.30 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Sumter 1.1 SSW 1.30 in 0645 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Lexington 2.5 E 1.29 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Columbia 8.8 N 1.29 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Blythewood 3.8 ENE 1.29 in 0800 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Columbia 6.4 W 1.29 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Oakland 1.5 NE 1.29 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Lexington 1.6 WNW 1.28 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Lexington 5.8 E 1.27 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Irmo 1.5 NW 1.27 in 0800 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Springfield 4.0 WNW 1.26 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Riverbanks Zoo 1.26 in 1000 AM 02/01 RC-WINDS
Batesburg Water Plant 1.25 in 0800 AM 02/01 COOP
Aiken 2.2 NW 1.25 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Swansea 3.9 ENE 1.25 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Camden 2.7 NNW 1.25 in 0800 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Irmo 1.0 WNW 1.25 in 0700 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
Hopkins 3.9 NNE 1.25 in 0900 AM 02/01 COCORAHS
...February 2020 Events...
February 6th, 2020...
A rapidly developing area of low pressure west of the area along
with it's associated cold front approached the area on the 6th.
This system produced strong damaging winds along with an EF-1
Tornado in Aiken County. The system also produced strong winds
ahead of the system and following the system on the 7th. This
system downed trees and powerlines across the Midlands and
Central Savannah River Area. The heavy rainfall also produced
Minor to Major River Flooding along many of the area rivers.
Rainfall amounts from 2 to 6 inches fell across the river basins
over at 48 hour period.
The Enoree River at Whitmire crested at 32.1 feet on the 8th.
Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
The North Fork of the Edisto River crested at 9.25 feet on the
8th. Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
Stevens Creek at Modoc crested at 34.57 feet on the 7th. Flood
stage is 19.0 feet. Major Flood is 35.0 feet. This was the 6th
highest crest on record. Records began in 1940.
The Great Pee Dee River at Cheraw crested at 42.50 feet on the
8th. Flood stage is 30 feet. Major Flood is 42.0 feet. It was
the 9th highest crest on record. Records began in 1864.
The Congaree River at Columbia crested at 29.19 feet on the
9th. Flood stage is 19.0 feet. Major Flood is 30.0 feet. This was
the 10th highest crest on record. The last time the river crested
this high was during the historic flooding of October 2015, when
the river crested at 31.81 feet.
The Congaree River at Carolina Eastman crested at 126.40 feet on
the 9th. Flood stage is 115.0 feet. This was the 4th highest crest
on record, just below the highest crest associated with the
historic October 2015 flood event. At that time the river crested
at 126.90 feet. Records began 1971.
The Congaree River at Gadsden-Congaree National Park crested
19.54 feet on the 10th. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. This is the 2nd
highest crest on record. The only higher crested was associated
with the October 2015 flood event when the river crested at
19.83 feet. Records began in 1983.
The Wateree River at Lake Wateree crested at 106.04 feet on the
9th. Full Pool is 100.0 feet. Major flood elevation is 105.0 feet.
This was the 2nd highest pool elevation on record. The highest
was associated with Hurricane Hugo in 1989. The pool height crested
at 107.0 feet on October 3rd, 1989.
The Wateree River at Camden crested at 32.23 feet on the 8th.
Flood stage is 27.0 feet. Major Flood is 35.0 feet. This was the
7th highest crest on record. Records began in 1892.
The Saluda River at Chappells crested at 24.43 feet on the 8th.
Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Here are the Maximum Wind Gust Reports for the Event:
...MAXIMUM WIND GUST REPORTS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS...
Location Speed Time/Date Lat/Lon
Columbia Hamilton-Owens Airp 56 MPH 0547 AM 02/07 33.97N/81.00W
Orangeburg 52 MPH 0529 AM 02/07 33.47N/80.85W
I-20 @ Augusta Canal Welcome 50 MPH 0450 AM 02/07 33.53N/82.02W
3.7 W North Augusta 50 MPH 0450 AM 02/07 33.53N/82.02W
Mcentire Ang 49 MPH 0536 AM 02/07 33.92N/80.78W
Shaw AFB Sumter 49 MPH 0523 AM 02/07 33.97N/80.47W
Newberry (WEATHERSTEM) 48 MPH 0500 AM 02/07 34.28N/81.62W
2.0 SE Columbia (WEATHERSTEM 48 MPH 0940 AM 02/07 33.98N/81.02W
Orangeburg 48 MPH 0553 AM 02/07 33.45N/80.88W
Columbia 46 MPH 1119 AM 02/07 33.93N/81.12W
1 ESE North 46 MPH 0501 AM 02/07 33.61N/81.08W
1.4 E North (NWS/FAA) 45 MPH 0556 AM 02/07 33.61N/81.08W
Aiken 44 MPH 0435 AM 02/07 33.65N/81.68W
Newberry 44 MPH 0615 AM 02/07 34.32N/81.63W
Carolina Sandhills 43 MPH 0314 PM 02/07 34.66N/80.27W
Augusta Bush 43 MPH 1038 AM 02/07 33.37N/81.97W
Barnwell 43 MPH 0515 AM 02/07 33.25N/81.38W
Lancaster 43 MPH 0555 AM 02/07 34.72N/80.85W
Santee Nwr 43 MPH 0544 AM 02/07 33.56N/80.44W
1.2 SE Sumter (WEATHERSTEM) 41 MPH 0640 AM 02/07 33.93N/80.38W
Gracewood 41 MPH 0453 AM 02/07 33.37N/82.03W
Sumter Municipal Airport 41 MPH 1215 PM 02/07 34.00N/80.37W
1 SSW Lake Murray of Richlan 41 MPH 0820 AM 02/07 34.11N/81.27W
2.1 S Mulberry (WEATHERSTEM) 40 MPH 0640 AM 02/07 33.92N/80.34W
Camden Woodward 40 MPH 1155 AM 02/07 34.28N/80.57W
Cheraw 40 MPH 0615 AM 02/07 34.72N/79.95W
Augusta Daniel 40 MPH 0409 AM 02/07 33.47N/82.03W
Santee Cooper Region Arpt 40 MPH 0635 AM 02/07 33.58N/80.22W
Here is the Tornado Damage Survey Information for the EF-1 the
touched down in Aiken County.
...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 02/06/20 TORNADO EVENT...
..Tornado in Aiken County north of Vaucluse, SC...
Start Location...7 SSE Trenton in Aiken County SC
End Location...7 SE Trenton in Aiken County SC
Date...02/06/2020
Estimated Time...02:52 PM EST
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...105 mph
Maximum Path Width...75.0 yards
Path Length...1.15 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...33.6423 / -81.8037
Ending Lat/Lon...33.6499 / -81.7862
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0
...Summary...
A NWS Storm Survey Team determined that an EF-1 tornado, with
wind speeds up to 105 mph, occurred north of Vaucluse in Aiken
County, SC on Thursday, 2/6/20. The tornado began just beyond a
perimeter trail on the southwest side of Stable View Farm. The
tornado continued northeast across the farm where it snapped
and uprooted numerous pine trees. The tornado caused minor roof
damage to a barn, overturned a detached semi trailer, and
destroyed 5 stables that were constructed of aluminum and hard
vinyl along Springfield Church Road. The tornado then continued
northeast, crossing Westo Road, then causing damage around a
house on Smith Lane where it overturned a small equipment
trailer and a small RV trailer which then landed on top of an
SUV. There was minor roof damage to the house along with
numerous snapped and uprooted pine trees around the property.
The tornado then lifted as it crossed a field on the north side
of Smith Lane. Additional straight-line wind damage in the form
of a few snapped or uprooted pine trees was observed northeast
along Indian Springs Road to Old Lawson Road. The tornado was on
the ground for approximately 1.15 miles and had a path width of
around 75 yards at its widest point.
February 13th, 2020...
A strong cold front moved across the Midlands and CSRA during the
late morning into early afternoon hours. The front produced a
line of showers along with a few thunderstorms. Some strong
winds were associated with the system as it crossed the region.
Here are the Peak Wind Gusts from acoss the area:
Reported wind gusts included:
Location Speed Time/Date
...Georgia...
...Columbia County...
Evans 31 MPH 1054 AM 02/13
I-20 @ Columbia Weigh Statio 28 MPH 1100 AM 02/13
2.5 N Grovetown 28 MPH 1100 AM 02/13
...McDuffie County...
Thomson-Mcduffie County Airp 29 MPH 0835 AM 02/13
...Richmond County...
Augusta Bush 33 MPH 1131 AM 02/13
I-20 @ Augusta Canal Welcome 31 MPH 1110 AM 02/13
3.7 W North Augusta 31 MPH 1110 AM 02/13
Augusta Daniel 30 MPH 1100 AM 02/13
Gracewood 24 MPH 1138 AM 02/13
Fort Gordon 23 MPH 1201 PM 02/13
...South Carolina...
...Aiken County...
Aiken 44 MPH 1135 AM 02/13
...Barnwell County...
Williston 31 MPH 1225 PM 02/13
Barnwell 28 MPH 1035 AM 02/13
...Chesterfield County...
Carolina Sandhills 31 MPH 1114 AM 02/13
Cheraw 30 MPH 1055 AM 02/13
...Clarendon County...
Santee Cooper Region Arpt 30 MPH 0155 PM 02/13
Santee Nwr 30 MPH 0144 PM 02/13
...Edgefield County...
Long Cane Portable 27 MPH 1050 AM 02/13
North Augusta 22 MPH 0927 AM 02/13
Long Cane 21 MPH 0912 AM 02/13
...Fairfield County...
Winnsboro 30 MPH 1055 AM 02/13
2.3 W Ridgeway (SCDOT) 21 MPH 1000 AM 02/13
Ridgeway 20 MPH 1027 AM 02/13
...Kershaw County...
Camden Woodward 29 MPH 1215 PM 02/13
Elgin 26 MPH 0903 AM 02/13
7 NNW Lugoff 26 MPH 0950 AM 02/13
...Lancaster County...
Lancaster 25 MPH 1055 AM 02/13
...Lexington County...
Columbia Metro Airport 62 MPH 1149 AM 02/13
Gilbert 31 MPH 1131 AM 02/13
...McCormick County...
2 W Clarks Hill 22 MPH 0850 AM 02/13
...Newberry County...
Newberry 37 MPH 0955 AM 02/13
Newberry (WEATHERSTEM) 35 MPH 0950 AM 02/13
...Orangeburg County...
1 ESE North 51 MPH 1235 PM 02/13
1.4 E North (NWS/FAA) 51 MPH 1230 PM 02/13
Orangeburg Airport 46 MPH 1158 AM 02/13
...Richland County...
Mcentire Ang 48 MPH 1216 PM 02/13
Columbia Hamilton-Owens Airp 45 MPH 1059 AM 02/13
2.0 SE Columbia (WEATHERSTEM 41 MPH 1200 PM 02/13
0.7 NE Woodfields (SCDOT) 38 MPH 1159 AM 02/13
Weir Tower 34 MPH 1251 PM 02/13
1 SSW Lake Murray of Richlan 28 MPH 0920 AM 02/13
1.4 S Saint Andrews (SCDOT) 27 MPH 1015 AM 02/13
...Saluda County...
Saluda 17 MPH 1045 AM 02/13
...Sumter County...
Shaw AFB Sumter 53 MPH 1241 PM 02/13
Sumter Municipal Airport 45 MPH 1255 PM 02/13
2.1 S Mulberry (WEATHERSTEM) 39 MPH 0100 PM 02/13
Wedgefield 34 MPH 0101 PM 02/13
1.2 SE Sumter (WEATHERSTEM) 28 MPH 1250 PM 02/13
4.6 SW Shiloh (SCDOT) 26 MPH 0115 PM 02/13
February 19th - 21st, 2020...
A slow moving weather system produced locally heavy rainfall
across the Midlands and Central Savannah River Area. This
produced another round of minor to moderate river flooding
along the are rivers.
Here are some of the highest rainfall totals from the event:
...As of 11 AM this morning rainfall totals for the past 72 hours
across the Midlands and Central Savannah River Area.
Location Amount Time/Date Provider
1.3 SE Waynesboro 3.52 in 0800 AM 02/21 COOP
Savraw 3.39 in 0906 AM 02/21 RAWS
Ehrhardt 0.2 SE 3.38 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Thomson 2.6 S 3.32 in 0800 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
South Augusta 4.1 S 3.28 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Savriv 2.98 in 0907 AM 02/21 RAWS
Aiken 8.6 SE 2.92 in 0630 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Aiken 7.8 SSE 2.91 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
2.7 W Blackville 2.88 in 0600 AM 02/21 HADS
Augusta 4.2 W 2.87 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Aiken 8.1 SSE 2.87 in 0500 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Appling 2.0 SE 2.85 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Fort Gordon 2.79 in 1001 AM 02/21 RAWS
Holly Hill 1 SW 2.78 in 0700 AM 02/21 COOP
Barnwell 1.2 WSW 2.77 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Orangeburg 2.77 in 0800 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Manning 1.9 SSE 2.68 in 0800 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Denmark 2.8 WNW 2.65 in 0800 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
6.6 SE Augusta 2.63 in 0930 AM 02/21 HADS
Evans 3.0 N 2.60 in 0720 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Martinez 3.0 NE 2.48 in 0730 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Trenton 6.5 SSW 2.47 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
North Augusta 3.5 ENE 2.44 in 0500 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Augusta Bush 2.43 in 1053 AM 02/21 ASOS
4 S Aiken 2.42 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Aiken 1.6 NNW 2.40 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
4.5 N Mount Carmel 2.38 in 1000 AM 02/21 HADS
Augusta Daniel 2.36 in 1053 AM 02/21 ASOS
2.8 S North Augusta 2.34 in 0916 AM 02/21 HADS
Ridge Spring 0.4 SSW 2.33 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Wagener 1.4 S 2.26 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
5 NE Murphys Estates 2.23 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
McCormick 2.3 W 2.23 in 0800 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
0.9 NE Lincolnton 2.21 in 0800 AM 02/21 COOP
Santee 6.9 WSW 2.20 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Long Cane Portable 2.19 in 1050 AM 02/21 RAWS
Elloree 2.2 WSW 2.14 in 0800 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Gilbert 1.0 SE 2.12 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Lincolnton 4 S 2.10 in 0800 AM 02/21 COOP
Swansea 2.6 N 2.10 in 0800 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Orangeburg 2.09 in 0916 AM 02/21 RAWS
Thomson-Mcduffie County Airp 2.08 in 1055 AM 02/21 AWOS
Beech Island 4.7 NE 2.07 in 0720 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Gaston 5.3 E 2.05 in 0600 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Gadsden Fire Station 2.01 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
Wagener 1 SW 1.97 in 0800 AM 02/21 COOP
SCEMD 1.97 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
1.6 E Dyson 1.96 in 0755 AM 02/21 COOP
Orangeburg 1.96 in 1053 AM 02/21 ASOS
Eastover Fire Station 1.96 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
Saluda 6.1 SW 1.95 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Lexington 1.6 WNW 1.93 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Wateree Treatment Plant 1.93 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
Aiken 8.3 E 1.91 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Lexington 5.8 E 1.88 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Congaree 1.87 in 0947 AM 02/21 RAWS
McCormick 0.5 NW 1.86 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Springhill First Station 1.85 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
Batesburg-Leesville 1.85 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
Long Cane 1.84 in 0912 AM 02/21 RAWS
Lexington 1.0 SE 1.84 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Lexington 2.5 E 1.83 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Dentsville 6.6 NNE 1.83 in 0500 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
West Columbia 5.9 WSW 1.82 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Chapin 5.0 ESE 1.82 in 0800 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Aiken 1.81 in 1055 AM 02/21 AWOS
Lexington 4.3 E 1.81 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
EdVenture 1.81 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
0.6 S Saluda 1.80 in 0800 AM 02/21 COOP
Newberry 2.9 S 1.80 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Leesville 8.0 N 1.80 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Riverbanks Zoo 1.77 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
Saluda 3.5 ENE 1.75 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Sumter 0.3 ENE 1.74 in 0800 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Utilities-Irmo 1.73 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
Columbia 1.72 in 1056 AM 02/21 ASOS
Little Mountain 1.70 in 0820 AM 02/21 COOP
Gilbert 8.0 N 1.70 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
0.9 NW Saluda 1.70 in 1000 AM 02/21 HADS
Sumter 1.9 W 1.69 in 0600 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
3.5 NE Waynesboro 1.67 in 0800 AM 02/21 HADS
Leesville 10.6 NNE 1.67 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Columbia 9.6 WNW 1.67 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Irmo 4.4 N 1.67 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
North 5.1 NE 1.66 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Forest Acres PD 1.65 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
Newberry 1.62 in 0800 AM 02/21 COOP
Founders Park 1.62 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWINDS
Columbia 7.4 N 1.62 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Little Mountain 8.2 E 1.61 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Crane Creek Fire Station 1.61 in 0700 AM 02/21 RCWNDS
Irmo 1.5 NW 1.60 in 0800 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Sumter 6.8 NNE 1.60 in 0400 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Irmo 3.2 NE 1.56 in 0700 AM 02/21 COCORAHS
Weir Tower 1.56 in 1051 AM 02/21 RAWS
3.2 SW Irmo 1.55 in 1000 AM 02/21 HADS
Mccrady Training Center 1.53 in 0933 AM 02/21 RAWS
Mcentire Ang 1.52 in 0956 AM 02/21 AWOS
February 22nd, 2020...
Seasonably cold temperatures across the Midlands and CSRA as
cold Canadian high pressure settled into the region. Temperatures
fell into the upper teens to lower 20s.
Here are the coldest readings on the morning of February 22nd:
...Cold Morning Across the Midlands and CSRA...
Location Temp Time/Date Provider
Leesburg-Hwy 601 18 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Pelion 18 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Cedar Crk 19 F 0800 AM 02/22 COOP
Richland Library Northeast 19 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Pelion 19 F 0700 AM 02/22 COCORAHS
Graniteville 20 F 0745 AM 02/22 CWOP
Wedgefield 20 F 0702 AM 02/22 CWOP
Pageland 20 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Savriv 20 F 0707 AM 02/22 RAWS
Springhill 20 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Saluda 20 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
0.9 NE Lincolnton 20 F 0800 AM 02/22 COOP
Northern Barnwell County 20 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
1 S Pelion 20 F 0700 AM 02/22 AWS
Mccrady Training Center 20 F 0733 AM 02/22 RAWS
Red Bank area 21 F 0734 AM 02/22 CWOP
Saluda 21 F 0730 AM 02/22 CWOP
Gilbert 21 F 0815 AM 02/22 CWOP
Jefferson 21 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Pinewood 21 F 0702 AM 02/22 CWOP
Aiken 21 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Leesville 21 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Pinewood 21 F 0602 AM 02/22 CWOP
Sandhills Fire Station 21 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Lexington 21 F 0715 AM 02/22 CWOP
North Augusta 21 F 0722 AM 02/22 CWOP
Camden Woodward 21 F 0655 AM 02/22 AWOS
Cheraw 21 F 0715 AM 02/22 AWOS
Lancaster 21 F 0715 AM 02/22 AWOS
2 ESE Saluda 21 F 0725 AM 02/22 AWS
Fort Gordon 21 F 0701 AM 02/22 RAWS
Springfield 22 F 0720 AM 02/22 CWOP
Hopkins 22 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Buford 22 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
1.6 E Dyson 22 F 0759 AM 02/22 COOP
2.6 E Chesterfield 22 F 0900 AM 02/22 COOP
Sumter 22 F 0716 AM 02/22 CWOP
Hopkins 22 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Peak 22 F 0715 AM 02/22 CWOP
Aiken 22 F 0715 AM 02/22 AWOS
Mcentire Ang 22 F 0656 AM 02/22 AWOS
Newberry Sheriff Dept 22 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Sumter 22 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Lugoff 2 NE 22 F 0925 AM 02/22 COOP
Irmo Fire District 22 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Mccormick 22 F 0700 AM 02/22 COOP
0.8 SW Pelion 22 F 0910 AM 02/22 COOP
SCEMD 22 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Lexington 22 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Irmo 22 F 0715 AM 02/22 AWS
Bishopville 22 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
0.6 S Saluda 22 F 0800 AM 02/22 COOP
Cheraw 23 F 0738 AM 02/22 CWOP
Cheraw 23 F 0717 AM 02/22 CWOP
Chapin 23 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
North Augusta 23 F 0740 AM 02/22 CWOP
Orangeburg 23 F 0746 AM 02/22 CWOP
Elliott 1 NW 23 F 0700 AM 02/22 COOP
Fort Mill 23 F 0732 AM 02/22 CWOP
West Columbia 23 F 0701 AM 02/22 CWOP
Richland Northeast 23 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Columbia 23 F 0731 AM 02/22 CWOP
Williston 23 F 0710 AM 02/22 CWOP
Heath Springs 23 F 0650 AM 02/22 AWS
Columbia 23 F 0656 AM 02/22 ASOS
Thomson-Mcduffie County Airp 23 F 0735 AM 02/22 AWOS
Sumter Municipal Airport 23 F 0715 AM 02/22 AWOS
Shaw AFB Sumter 23 F 0656 AM 02/22 AWOS
1 ESE North 23 F 0656 AM 02/22 AWOS
North 23 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
1.4 E North (NWS/FAA) 23 F 0656 AM 02/22 MESOWEST
Newberry 23 F 0730 AM 02/22 AWS
New Ellenton 23 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Savraw 23 F 0706 AM 02/22 RAWS
Orangeburg 23 F 0716 AM 02/22 RAWS
Long Cane Portable 23 F 0650 AM 02/22 RAWS
1.2 SE Sumter (WEATHERSTEM) 24 F 0710 AM 02/22 MESOWEST
Irmo 24 F 0700 AM 02/22 COCORAHS
Newberry (WEATHERSTEM) 24 F 0740 AM 02/22 MESOWEST
Lexington 24 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Aiken 24 F 0745 AM 02/22 CWOP
Chapin 24 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Sumter 24 F 0702 AM 02/22 CWOP
Gracewood 24 F 0736 AM 02/22 CWOP
North Augusta 24 F 0718 AM 02/22 CWOP
I-20 @ Columbia Weigh Statio 24 F 0630 AM 02/22 GADOT
2.5 N Grovetown 24 F 0630 AM 02/22 MESOWEST
Long Cane 24 F 0712 AM 02/22 RAWS
Batesburg-Leesville 24 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Little Mountain 24 F 0900 AM 02/22 COOP
Riverbanks Zoo 24 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
Ridge Spring 24 F 0730 AM 02/22 AWS
Forest Acres PD 24 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
N. Augusta 24 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
2.7 W Blackville 25 F 0700 AM 02/22 HADS
Augusta 25 F 0731 AM 02/22 CWOP
Lugoff 25 F 0709 AM 02/22 CWOP
The Summit 25 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Eureka 25 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Ridgeway 25 F 0753 AM 02/22 CWOP
Cayce 25 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Appling 25 F 0734 AM 02/22 CWOP
Congaree 25 F 0747 AM 02/22 RAWS
Holly Hill 1 SW 25 F 0700 AM 02/22 COOP
Gilbert 25 F 0700 AM 02/22 PUBLIC
Augusta Bush 25 F 0653 AM 02/22 ASOS
Newberry 25 F 0735 AM 02/22 AWOS
Winnsboro 25 F 0715 AM 02/22 AWOS
Orangeburg 25 F 0653 AM 02/22 ASOS
0.7 NE Woodfields (SCDOT) 25 F 0715 AM 02/22 MESOWEST
MLK Park 25 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
2.3 W Ridgeway (SCDOT) 25 F 0700 AM 02/22 MESOWEST
Wateree 25 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
7.6 N Lugoff 25 F 0710 AM 02/22 COOP
Founders Park 25 F 0700 AM 02/22 RCWINDS
7 NNW Lugoff 25 F 0630 AM 02/22 NDBC
Weir Tower 25 F 0551 AM 02/22 RAWS
...March 2020...
March 1st, 2020...
Cold Canadian high pressure settled over the Carolinas and
Georgia and produced seasonably chilly temperatures for
early March.
Here are the morning low temperatures for March 1st:
...LOW TEMPERATURE REPORTS...
Location Temp Time/Date Provider
...Georgia...
...Burke County...
1.3 SE Waynesboro 27 F 0800 AM 03/01 COOP
...Columbia County...
I-20 @ Columbia Weigh Statio 26 F 0630 AM 03/01 GADOT
2.5 N Grovetown 26 F 0630 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
Appling 27 F 0730 AM 03/01 CWOP
Evans 28 F 0714 AM 03/01 CWOP
Martinez 31 F 0725 AM 03/01 CWOP
...Lincoln County...
0.9 NE Lincolnton 22 F 0800 AM 03/01 COOP
...McDuffie County...
Thomson-Mcduffie County Airp 25 F 0615 AM 03/01 AWOS
Thomson 2 SSE 29 F 0930 AM 03/01 COOP
...Richmond County...
Fort Gordon 24 F 0701 AM 03/01 RAWS
Augusta Bush 25 F 0700 AM 03/01 ASOS
Gracewood 26 F 0719 AM 03/01 CWOP
6 SSE Augusta 27 F 0714 AM 03/01 AWS
Augusta 27 F 0731 AM 03/01 CWOP
I-20 @ Augusta Canal Welcome 28 F 0710 AM 03/01 GADOT
3.7 W North Augusta 28 F 0710 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
Augusta Daniel 35 F 0653 AM 03/01 ASOS
...South Carolina...
...Aiken County...
Graniteville 21 F 0745 AM 03/01 CWOP
Savriv 22 F 0707 AM 03/01 RAWS
Wagener 1SW 23 F 0908 AM 03/01 COOP
Aiken 24 F 0715 AM 03/01 AWOS
Aiken 27 F 0800 AM 03/01 CWOP
North Augusta 27 F 0731 AM 03/01 CWOP
...Barnwell County...
Williston 26 F 0720 AM 03/01 CWOP
Barnwell 27 F 0715 AM 03/01 AWOS
2.7 W Blackville 28 F 0700 AM 03/01 HADS
Savraw 28 F 0706 AM 03/01 RAWS
...Chesterfield County...
Cheraw 23 F 0655 AM 03/01 AWOS
Cheraw 25 F 0728 AM 03/01 CWOP
Cheraw 25 F 0735 AM 03/01 CWOP
6.5 E Jefferson 32 F 0614 AM 03/01 HADS
Carolina Sandhills 32 F 0614 AM 03/01 RAWS
...Clarendon County...
Santee Nwr 33 F 0644 AM 03/01 RAWS
...Edgefield County...
Long Cane Portable 23 F 0650 AM 03/01 RAWS
North Augusta 24 F 0753 AM 03/01 CWOP
North Augusta 25 F 0722 AM 03/01 CWOP
Long Cane 25 F 0712 AM 03/01 RAWS
...Fairfield County...
Cedar Crk 21 F 0800 AM 03/01 COOP
Ridgeway 26 F 0728 AM 03/01 CWOP
2.3 W Ridgeway (SCDOT) 31 F 0645 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
Winnsboro 32 F 0355 AM 03/01 AWOS
...Kershaw County...
Camden Woodward 23 F 0655 AM 03/01 AWOS
7.6 N Lugoff 25 F 0700 AM 03/01 COOP
7 NNW Lugoff 26 F 0630 AM 03/01 NDBC
Lugoff 29 F 0749 AM 03/01 CWOP
...Lancaster County...
Fort Mill 23 F 0713 AM 03/01 CWOP
Lancaster 23 F 0715 AM 03/01 AWOS
Heath Springs 28 F 0424 AM 03/01 AWS
...Lee County...
Elliott 1 NW 26 F 0700 AM 03/01 COOP
...Lexington County...
1 S Pelion 22 F 0634 AM 03/01 AWS
Red Bank area 23 F 0704 AM 03/01 CWOP
Gilbert 23 F 0730 AM 03/01 CWOP
Lexington 24 F 0746 AM 03/01 CWOP
Columbia 24 F 0656 AM 03/01 ASOS
0.8 SW Pelion 24 F 0918 AM 03/01 COOP
West Columbia 25 F 0645 AM 03/01 CWOP
Columbia 28 F 0725 AM 03/01 CWOP
...McCormick County...
Mccormick 24 F 0700 AM 03/01 COOP
5.6 SW Mccormick 30 F 0715 AM 03/01 HADS
2 W Clarks Hill 31 F 0620 AM 03/01 NDBC
...Newberry County...
Newberry 24 F 0845 AM 03/01 COOP
Newberry 25 F 0725 AM 03/01 AWS
Newberry (WEATHERSTEM) 27 F 0730 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
Newberry 27 F 0735 AM 03/01 AWOS
...Orangeburg County...
Springfield 24 F 0715 AM 03/01 CWOP
Orangeburg 24 F 0651 AM 03/01 CWOP
1 ESE North 25 F 0656 AM 03/01 AWOS
1.4 E North (NWS/FAA) 25 F 0656 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
Holly Hill 1 SW 28 F 0700 AM 03/01 COOP
Orangeburg 28 F 0653 AM 03/01 ASOS
Santee 29 F 0524 AM 03/01 CWOP
Orangeburg 29 F 0723 AM 03/01 CWOP
Orangeburg 29 F 0416 AM 03/01 RAWS
North 5 NE 30 F 0700 AM 03/01 COOP
...Richland County...
Mccrady Training Center 22 F 0733 AM 03/01 RAWS
1.4 S Saint Andrews (SCDOT) 24 F 0500 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
Peak 25 F 0730 AM 03/01 CWOP
Mcentire Ang 25 F 0656 AM 03/01 AWOS
Irmo 25 F 0720 AM 03/01 AWS
Columbia 26 F 0730 AM 03/01 CWOP
Congaree 27 F 0647 AM 03/01 RAWS
0.7 NE Woodfields (SCDOT) 28 F 0659 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
I-77 Nb Safety Corridor 28 F 0730 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
Columbia 29 F 0801 AM 03/01 CWOP
Columbia Hamilton-Owens Airp 29 F 0653 AM 03/01 ASOS
2.0 SE Columbia (WEATHERSTEM 30 F 0720 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
0.8 SW Lake Murray of Richla 33 F 0700 AM 03/01 HADS
1 SSW Lake Murray of Richlan 33 F 0650 AM 03/01 NDBC
Weir Tower 33 F 0651 AM 03/01 RAWS
...Saluda County...
Saluda 22 F 0705 AM 03/01 CWOP
2 ESE Saluda 22 F 0715 AM 03/01 AWS
0.6 S Saluda 24 F 0800 AM 03/01 COOP
Ridge Spring 30 F 0705 AM 03/01 AWS
...Sumter County...
Wedgefield 22 F 0702 AM 03/01 CWOP
Pinewood 23 F 0700 AM 03/01 CWOP
Sumter 25 F 0701 AM 03/01 CWOP
Shaw AFB Sumter 26 F 0656 AM 03/01 AWOS
Pinewood 27 F 0700 AM 03/01 CWOP
Sumter Municipal Airport 27 F 0715 AM 03/01 AWOS
1.2 SE Sumter (WEATHERSTEM) 28 F 0700 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
2.1 S Mulberry (WEATHERSTEM) 30 F 0710 AM 03/01 MESOWEST
March 3rd - 5th, 2020...
An area low pressure developed along a frontal boundary in
northern Gulf of Mexico. This system tracked along the Southeast
coast and produced heavy rainfall across the region. This
system produced another round of minor to moderate river flooding
along many of the area rivers.
Here are the highest rainfall for the 3 day event:
...3-DAY STORM TOTAL RAINFALL AS OF 9 AM MARCH 5, 2020...
Location Amount Time/Date Provider
Evans 4.9 WNW 3.23 in 0641 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Appling 2.0 SE 3.12 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Evans 3.0 N 3.06 in 0800 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Aiken 2.5 S 3.03 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Thomson 2.6 S 3.02 in 0800 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Beech Island 4.7 NE 3.00 in 0850 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Thomson-Mcduffie County Airp 2.98 in 0915 AM 03/05 AWOS
Martinez 3.0 NE 2.83 in 0715 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Trenton 6.5 SSW 2.77 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Long Cane Portable 2.77 in 0850 AM 03/05 RAWS
4 S Aiken 2.75 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Aiken 1.0 SSW 2.74 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Aiken 1.6 NNW 2.59 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Orangeburg 2.59 in 0916 AM 03/05 RAWS
Williston 4.3 NNW 2.58 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Savriv 2.50 in 0907 AM 03/05 RAWS
Wagener 1SW 2.50 in 0902 AM 03/05 COOP
0.9 NE Lincolnton 2.49 in 0800 AM 03/05 COOP
0.9 NW Saluda 2.47 in 0845 AM 03/05 HADS
1 SSE Graniteville 2.40 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Fort Gordon 2.40 in 0901 AM 03/05 RAWS
Aiken 7.8 SSE 2.38 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Aiken 2.20 in 0915 AM 03/05 AWOS
6.6 SE Augusta 2.20 in 0900 AM 03/05 HADS
Denmark 2.8 WNW 2.15 in 0800 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Augusta Bush 2.14 in 0903 AM 03/05 ASOS
McCormick 0.5 NW 2.13 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Aiken 8.6 SE 2.12 in 0630 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
0.6 S Saluda 2.11 in 0800 AM 03/05 COOP
Mccormick 2.10 in 0700 AM 03/05 COOP
Orangeburg 2.10 in 0800 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
1.6 E Dyson 2.08 in 0800 AM 03/05 COOP
Saluda 0.6 NNE 2.08 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Ridge Spring 0.4 SSW 2.04 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Savraw 2.04 in 0906 AM 03/05 RAWS
Saluda 3.5 ENE 2.03 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Long Cane 2.00 in 0712 AM 03/05 RAWS
0.7 SW Batesburg 1.98 in 0830 AM 03/05 HADS
3.2 SW Irmo 1.95 in 0900 AM 03/05 HADS
Gilbert 1.0 SE 1.95 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Leesville 8.0 N 1.94 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Manning 1.9 SSE 1.93 in 0800 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Orangeburg 1.82 in 0853 AM 03/05 ASOS
Leesville 10.6 NNE 1.81 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Gilbert 8.0 N 1.80 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Elloree 2.2 WSW 1.78 in 0800 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Saluda 6.1 SW 1.77 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
0.8 SW Pelion 1.75 in 0753 AM 03/05 COOP
Newberry 2.9 S 1.74 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Swansea 2.6 N 1.73 in 0800 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Lexington 3.3 SSE 1.73 in 0845 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Chapin 5.0 ESE 1.73 in 0800 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Irmo 3.3 NW 1.72 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Gilbert 6.2 NNW 1.71 in 0900 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
13.0 S Heath Springs 1.70 in 0830 AM 03/05 HADS
3.5 NE Waynesboro 1.69 in 0730 AM 03/05 HADS
Lexington 5.9 SW 1.69 in 0600 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
1 ESE North 1.68 in 0921 AM 03/05 AWOS
Columbia 6.4 W 1.66 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Lexington 5.8 E 1.65 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Lexington 2.9 NE 1.64 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
West Columbia 5.9 WSW 1.64 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Winsboro 1.62 in 0730 AM 03/05 COOP
Augusta Daniel 1.61 in 0853 AM 03/05 ASOS
Congaree 1.59 in 0847 AM 03/05 RAWS
Swansea 3.9 ENE 1.56 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Lexington 1.6 WNW 1.56 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Gaston 5.3 E 1.52 in 0600 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
Irmo 1.5 NW 1.50 in 0700 AM 03/05 COCORAHS
March 6th, 2020...
A strengthening area of low pressure combined with high pressure
building into the region produced breezy conditions across the
Midlands and CSRA.
Here are the peak wind gusts on the 6th:
...PEAK WIND GUST REPORTS SINCE 6 AM...
Location Speed Time/Date Lat/Lon
Augusta Bush Field 40 MPH 0404 PM 03/06 33.37N/81.97W
Augusta Daniel Field 40 MPH 0344 PM 03/06 33.47N/82.03W
Orangeburg Airport 39 MPH 0217 PM 03/06 33.47N/80.85W
Columbia Metro Airport 38 MPH 0202 PM 03/06 33.93N/81.12W
1 ESE North 38 MPH 0212 PM 03/06 33.61N/81.08W
2.0 SE Columbia(WEATHERSTEM) 37 MPH 0210 PM 03/06 33.98N/81.02W
2 W Clarks Hill 36 MPH 0350 PM 03/06 33.66N/82.20W
Thomson-Mcduffie County Airp 36 MPH 0415 PM 03/06 33.53N/82.52W
1.4 E North (NWS/FAA) 36 MPH 0256 PM 03/06 33.61N/81.08W
Orangeburg 35 MPH 0222 PM 03/06 33.45N/80.88W
Williston 35 MPH 0251 PM 03/06 33.39N/81.42W
Carolina Sandhills 35 MPH 0214 PM 03/06 34.66N/80.27W
Aiken 35 MPH 0355 PM 03/06 33.65N/81.68W
Camden Woodward 35 MPH 0315 PM 03/06 34.28N/80.57W
Mcentire Ang 35 MPH 0240 PM 03/06 33.92N/80.78W
Shaw AFB Sumter 35 MPH 0234 PM 03/06 33.97N/80.47W
2.1 S Mulberry (WEATHERSTEM) 34 MPH 0520 PM 03/06 33.92N/80.34W
Gracewood 34 MPH 0250 PM 03/06 33.37N/82.03W
Martinez 33 MPH 0525 PM 03/06 33.50N/82.12W
Fort Mill 33 MPH 0117 PM 03/06 35.01N/80.88W
Newberry 33 MPH 0555 PM 03/06 34.32N/81.63W
Winnsboro 33 MPH 0255 PM 03/06 34.32N/81.12W
1 SSW Lake Murray of Richlan 33 MPH 1220 PM 03/06 34.11N/81.27W
Springfield 32 MPH 0335 PM 03/06 33.48N/81.24W
North Augusta 32 MPH 0258 PM 03/06 33.60N/81.92W
Barnwell 32 MPH 0135 PM 03/06 33.25N/81.38W
Columbia Hamilton-Owens Airp 32 MPH 0124 PM 03/06 33.97N/81.00W
0.7 NE Woodfields (SCDOT) 32 MPH 0159 PM 03/06 34.07N/80.92W
7 NNW Lugoff 32 MPH 0450 PM 03/06 34.34N/80.70W
Newberry (WEATHERSTEM) 30 MPH 1250 PM 03/06 34.28N/81.62W
I-20 @ Columbia Weigh Statio 30 MPH 0140 PM 03/06 33.48N/82.21W
2.5 N Grovetown 30 MPH 0140 PM 03/06 33.48N/82.21W
Cheraw 30 MPH 0235 PM 03/06 34.72N/79.95W
Santee Cooper Region Arpt 30 MPH 0455 PM 03/06 33.58N/80.22W
Sumter Municipal Airport 30 MPH 0355 PM 03/06 34.00N/80.37W
Orangeburg 30 MPH 0316 PM 03/06 33.55N/80.84W
March 23rd - 25th, 2020...
A stalled frontal boundary across the region produced heavy
rainfall across the Southeast. Rainfall amounts ranged from
1 to 3 inches. This produced another round of minor to moderate
river flooding along the area rivers.
Here are the rainfall totals for the event:
...PRECIPITATION REPORTS...
The reports below represent storm total rainfall 72 hours from
the time next to each report. Amounts less than one inch were
removed for brevity and for quality control purposes.
Location Amount Time/Date Provider
...Georgia...
...Burke County...
7.9 N Girard 1.75 in 1000 AM 03/25 HADS
...Columbia County...
Evans 3.0 N 1.88 in 0804 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Martinez 3.0 NE 1.84 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
...Lincoln County...
0.9 NE Lincolnton 1.43 in 0800 AM 03/25 COOP
Lincolnton 4 S 1.39 in 0800 AM 03/25 COOP
...McDuffie County...
Thomson-Mcduffie County Airp 2.43 in 1115 AM 03/25 AWOS
Thomson 2.6 S 2.26 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
...Richmond County...
Augusta Bush 2.30 in 1116 AM 03/25 ASOS
6.6 SE Augusta 2.27 in 1100 AM 03/25 HADS
Augusta 4.2 W 2.11 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Augusta Daniel 2.07 in 1053 AM 03/25 ASOS
Fort Gordon 1.87 in 1101 AM 03/25 RAWS
...South Carolina...
...Aiken County...
North Augusta 1.5 WSW 2.71 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
4 S Aiken 2.17 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 3.5 SSE 2.16 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 2.5 S 2.12 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 2.9 SSE 2.01 in 1000 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Savriv 1.95 in 0607 AM 03/25 RAWS
Williston 4.3 NNW 1.94 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 8.6 ESE 1.94 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 7.8 SSE 1.93 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 1.0 SSW 1.90 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 4.3 SSW 1.89 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 8.1 SSE 1.88 in 0600 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 8.6 SE 1.86 in 0730 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 7.6 SSE 1.86 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 2.6 NW 1.58 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 1.6 NNW 1.55 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
North Augusta 3.5 ENE 1.43 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 8.3 E 1.39 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Springfield 4.0 WNW 1.39 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Wagener 1.4 S 1.11 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Aiken 1.02 in 1115 AM 03/25 AWOS
...Bamberg County...
Ehrhardt 0.2 SE 2.14 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Denmark 2.8 WNW 1.47 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
...Barnwell County...
Barnwell 1.2 WSW 2.44 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Savraw 2.19 in 0606 AM 03/25 RAWS
2.7 W Blackville 1.80 in 1000 AM 03/25 HADS
...Calhoun County...
Swansea 3.9 ENE 1.56 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
...Chesterfield County...
9 WNW Pageland 2.08 in 0520 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Carolina Sandhills 2.02 in 1114 AM 03/25 RAWS
5.9 S Ruby 1.99 in 1100 AM 03/25 HADS
...Clarendon County...
Manning 1.9 SSE 1.04 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
...Edgefield County...
Trenton 6.5 SSW 1.45 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
5 NE Murphys Estates 1.32 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Long Cane Portable 1.23 in 0950 AM 03/25 RAWS
...Kershaw County...
Lugoff 0.9 NW 2.26 in 1000 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lugoff 2.2 NNW 2.23 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lugoff 2 NE 2.07 in 0900 AM 03/25 COOP
Camden 6.6 NE 2.00 in 0700 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
7.6 N Lugoff 1.97 in 1000 AM 03/25 COOP
...Lancaster County...
Lancaster 2.0 NNW 2.12 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lancaster 0.4 WSW 2.11 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Indian Land 4.7 S 1.69 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
...Lexington County...
Leesville 10.6 NNE 2.72 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Crossroads Fire Station 2.72 in 1000 AM 03/25 RCWINDS
Irmo 1.3 SE 2.70 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Gilbert 8.0 N 2.70 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Chapin 1.3 SSE 2.47 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Irmo 1.0 WNW 2.45 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
3.2 SW Irmo 1.96 in 1015 AM 03/25 HADS
Gilbert 9.5 NNE 1.94 in 0700 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lexington 5.9 SW 1.87 in 0700 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Gilbert 1.0 SE 1.81 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Gilbert 6.2 NNW 1.78 in 1030 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Columbia 1.62 in 1056 AM 03/25 ASOS
Lexington 2.5 E 1.61 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lexington 5.3 E 1.61 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lexington 2.9 NE 1.61 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lexington 5.8 E 1.61 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lexington 4.3 E 1.59 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lexington 3.3 SSE 1.59 in 0945 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lexington 1.6 WNW 1.58 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Cayce 0.6 SE 1.37 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Lexington 3.0 WSW 1.33 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Pelion 4.7 W 1.14 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
...McCormick County...
McCormick 0.5 NW 2.16 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Mccormick 2.06 in 0700 AM 03/25 COOP
4.5 N Mount Carmel 1.39 in 1000 AM 03/25 HADS
...Newberry County...
Newberry 2.41 in 0830 AM 03/25 COOP
Newberry 2.9 S 2.21 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
1.6 E Dyson 2.05 in 0800 AM 03/25 COOP
Little Mountain 2.00 in 0900 AM 03/25 COOP
...Orangeburg County...
Orangeburg 3.2 NW 1.42 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Neeses 7.0 SE 1.38 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Orangeburg 1.24 in 1016 AM 03/25 RAWS
Santee 6.9 WSW 1.23 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
0.9 SW Orangeburg 1.20 in 0600 AM 03/25 HADS
Orangeburg 1.20 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Elloree 2.2 WSW 1.17 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Orangeburg 1.11 in 1053 AM 03/25 ASOS
3.9 S Norway 1.08 in 0800 AM 03/25 HADS
Holly Hill 1 SW 1.01 in 0700 AM 03/25 COOP
...Richland County...
Dentsville 6.6 NNE 3.15 in 0557 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Columbia 8.8 N 2.92 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Chapin 5.0 ESE 2.63 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Public Works Powell Road 2.52 in 1000 AM 03/25 RCWINDS
Irmo 2.52 in 1000 AM 03/25 RCWINDS
Irmo 3.2 NE 2.50 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Irmo 4.2 NNW 2.46 in 0752 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Ft. Jackson Screaming Eagle 2.44 in 1000 AM 03/25 RCWINDS
Irmo 3.3 NW 2.39 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Columbia 6.7 N 2.24 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Little Mountain 8.2 E 2.24 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Irmo 1.5 NW 2.19 in 0815 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Blythewood 5.8 W 2.09 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Blythewood 3.8 ENE 1.95 in 0900 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Columbia 3.1 E 1.89 in 0700 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Weir Tower 1.39 in 0951 AM 03/25 RAWS
Columbia Hamilton-Owens Airp 1.31 in 1053 AM 03/25 ASOS
Mcentire Ang 1.26 in 1056 AM 03/25 AWOS
Mccrady Training Center 1.24 in 1033 AM 03/25 RAWS
Congaree 1.17 in 1047 AM 03/25 RAWS
...Saluda County...
0.9 NW Saluda 2.67 in 1000 AM 03/25 HADS
Saluda 3.5 ENE 2.51 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Saluda 6.1 SW 2.48 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Leesville 8.0 N 2.32 in 0800 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
...Sumter County...
Sumter 3.6 SSW 2.06 in 0940 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Sumter 0.3 ENE 2.02 in 0849 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
Sumter 1.9 W 2.02 in 0700 AM 03/25 COCORAHS
YEAR TO DATE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION STATISTICS...
COLUMBIA SC METROPOLITAN AIRPORT 2018/2019 MONTHLY AVERAGE
TEMPERATURES AND DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL...
AVG HIGH/DEP AVG LOW/DEP AVG TEMP NORM DEPARTURE
JAN 2018 55.5/-0.5 30.5/-3.2 43.0 44.8 -1.8
FEB 70.1/+9.8 49.6/+12.8 59.8 48.5 +11.3
MAR 65.8/-2.4 42.5/-0.5 54.2 55.6 -1.4
APR 75.1/-1.2 49.4/-1.0 62.3 63.4 -1.1
MAY 87.3/+1.4 66.5/+7.0 76.9 71.7 +5.2
JUN 93.8/+3.8 71.7/+3.5 82.8 79.1 +3.7
JUL 93.5/+0.8 73.5/+1.9 83.5 82.2 +1.3
AUG 92.9/+2.2 72.7/+1.7 82.8 80.8 +2.0
SEP 91.2/+6.0 72.6/+8.4 81.9 74.7 +7.2
OCT 79.6/+3.5 57.5/+5.4 68.5 64.1 +4.4
NOV 62.3/-5.0 43.2/+0.9 52.8 54.8 -2.0
DEC 58.5/+0.3 39.2/+3.9 48.8 46.7 +2.1
Annual 77.1/+1.6 55.7/+3.3 66.4 63.9 +2.5
JAN 2019 57.7/+1.7 36.3/+2.6 47.0 44.8 +2.2
FEB 65.1/+4.8 41.2/+4.4 53.2 48.5 +4.7
MAR 67.4/-0.8 42.7/+0.3 55.1 55.6 -0.5
APR 77.9/+1.6 52.7/+2.3 65.3 63.4 +1.9
MAY 89.2/+5.4 65.4/+5.9 77.3 71.7 +5.6
JUN 88.9/-1.1 68.2/ 0.0 78.5 79.1 -0.6
JUL 93.2/+2.9 72.2/+0.6 82.7 82.2 +0.5
AUG 92.5/+1.8 72.1/+1.1 82.3 80.8 +1.5
SEP 93.0/+7.8 68.9/+4.7 80.9 74.7 +6.2
OCT 82.0/+5.9 58.3/+6.2 70.1 64.1 +6.0
NOV 63.0/-4.3 39.6/-2.7 51.3 54.8 -3.5
DEC 61.4/+3.2 39.6/+4.3 50.5 46.7 +3.8
Annual
Jan 2020 60.8/+4.8 41.4/+7.7 51.1 44.8 +6.3
Feb 61.7/+1.4 41.7/+4.9 51.7 48.5 +3.2
Mar 72.2/+4.0 51.9/+8.9 62.1 55.6 +6.5
AUGUSTA GA BUSH FIELD 2018/2019/2020 MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
AND DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL...
AVG HIGH/DEP AVG LOW/DEP AVG TEMP NORM DEPARTURE
JAN 2018 57.1/-0.8 29.2/-3.6 43.1 45.4 -2.3
FEB 71.6/+9.3 48.4/+12.5 60.0 49.1 +10.9
MAR 67.7/-2.2 41.2/-1.4 54.5 55.9 -1.4
APR 75.1/-2.2 46.1/-2.0 60.6 62.7 -2.1
MAY 86.4/+1.4 61.5/+4.2 74.0 71.1 +2.9
JUN 92.2/+1.2 68.7/+2.5 80.5 78.6 +1.9
JUL 91.2/-2.2 70.9/+1.1 81.0 81.6 -0.6
AUG 92.4/+0.6 70.4/+1.1 81.4 80.5 +0.9
SEP 92.4/+5.7 70.4/+7.8 81.4 74.6 +6.8
OCT 80.6/+2.9 56.7/+4.3 68.7 64.4 +4.3
NOV 64.3/-4.8 43.3/+1.9 53.8 55.2 -1.4
DEC 61.1/+1.1 40.5/+6.0 50.8 47.2 +3.6
Annual 77.7/+0.8 53.9/+2.9 65.8 63.9 +1.9
JAN 2019 60.7/+2.8 37.4/+4.6 49.1 45.4 +3.7
FEB 68.4/+6.1 43.2/+7.3 55.8 49.1 +6.7
MAR 71.2/+1.3 42.8/+0.8 57.0 55.9 +1.1
APR 80.0/+2.7 52.1/+4.0 66.0 62.7 +3.3
MAY 91.0/+6.0 64.1/+6.8 77.5 71.1 +6.4
JUN 90.7/-0.3 67.6/+1.4 79.2 78.6 +0.6
JUL 96.3/+2.9 71.1/+1.3 83.7 81.6 +2.1
AUG 93.7/+1.9 71.5/+2.2 82.6 80.5 +2.1
SEP 93.7/+7.0 66.8/+4.2 80.2 74.6 +5.6
OCT 83.3/+5.6 58.0/+7.0 70.6 64.4 +6.2
NOV 65.9/-3.2 40.0/-1.4 52.9 55.2 -2.3
DEC 63.8/+3.8 40.4/+5.9 52.1 47.2 +4.9
Annual
Jan 2020 64.0/+6.1 41.5/+8.7 52.7 45.4 +7.3
Feb 63.8/+1.5 42.2/+6.3 53.0 49.1 +3.9
Mar 75.5/+5.6 52.1/+10.1 63.8 55.9 +7.9
COLUMBIA SC METROPOLITAN AIRPORT 2018/2019/2020 MONTHLY/YEARLY
PRECIPITATION...
TOTAL NORMAL DEPARTURE
(INCHES)
JAN 2018 2.42 3.58 -1.16
FEB 1.61 3.61 -2.00
MAR 2.97 3.73 -0.76
APR 3.10 2.62 +0.48
MAY 2.76 2.97 -0.21
JUN 3.45 4.69 -1.24
JUL 3.68 5.46 -1.78
AUG 3.25 5.26 -2.01
SEP 6.09 3.54 +2.55
OCT 6.36 3.17 +3.22
NOV 6.55 2.74 +3.81
DEC 7.25 3.22 +4.03
Annual 49.52 44.59 +4.93
JAN 2019 3.07 3.58 -0.57
FEB 0.88 3.61 -2.73
MAR 2.61 3.73 -1.12
APR 2.86 2.62 +0.24
MAY 2.35 2.97 -0.62
JUN 8.03 4.69 +3.34
JUL 4.50 5.46 +0.96
AUG 1.40 5.26 -3.86
SEP 1.95 3.54 -1.59
OCT 2.36 3.17 -0.81
NOV 3.00 2.74 +0.26
DEC 9.31 3.22 +6.09
Annual 42.26 44.59 -2.33
Jan 2020 5.84 3.58 +2.26
Feb 5.48 3.61 +1.87
Mar 4.17 3.73 +0.44
AUGUSTA GA BUSH FIELD 2018/2019 MONTHLY/YEARLY PRECIPITATION...
TOTAL NORMAL DEPARTURE
(INCHES)
JAN 2018 2.09 3.91 -1.82
FEB 1.57 3.92 -2.35
MAR 3.21 4.18 -0.97
APR 3.47 2.84 +0.63
MAY 8.21 2.65 +5.56
JUN 5.19 4.72 +0.47
JUL 3.13 4.33 -1.20
AUG 4.28 4.32 -0.04
SEP 7.19 3.22 +3.97
OCT 4.58 3.27 +1.31
NOV 5.98 2.82 +3.16
DEC 5.94 3.39 +2.55
Annual 54.84 43.57 +11.27
Jan 2019 4.40 3.91 +0.49
FEB 1.14 3.92 -2.78
MAR 2.23 4.18 -1.95
APR 3.01 2.84 +0.17
MAY 3.70 2.65 +1.05
JUN 6.45 4.72 +1.73
JUL 1.39 4.33 -2.94
AUG 12.92 4.32 +8.60
SEP 0.77 3.22 -2.45
OCT 4.12 3.27 +0.85
NOV 2.62 2.82 -0.20
DEC 8.12 3.39 +4.73
Annual 50.87 43.57 +6.30
Jan 2020 4.56 3.91 +0.65
Feb 7.17 3.92 +3.25
Mar 5.33 4.18 +1.15
The 3-Month Outlook for Spring/early Summer
...(April/May/June)...
The outlook calls for a 40 to 50 percent chance of above normal
temperatures along with 40 to 50 percent chance of above normal
precipitation.
Go to the Climate Prediction Center web page at
www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov for more details and the latest outlooks.
ENSO (EL NINO SOUTHERN OSCILLATION)...
ENSO-neutral conditions are present.
Equatorial sea surface temperatures are near to above average across
the Pacific Ocean.
ENSO-neutral is favored during the Northern Hemisphere spring 2020
with around a 65 percent chance of continuance. There is around a 55
percent chance that ENSO-neutral conditions will continue through
the Summer 2020.
Climate Outlooks and ENSO Discussions courtesy of NOAA Climate
Prediction Center...www.cpc.noaa.gov .
Note...much appreciation goes out to our NWS Cooperative Weather
Observers...CoCoRaHS (Community...Collaborative...Rain...Hail and
Snow Network) Observers...South Carolina State Climate Office...
Southeast Regional Climate Center...Richland County Emergency
Services...USGS and local weather partners for the data they provide
throughout the year. Their hard work and dedication is greatly
appreciated.
Temperature records for Columbia go back to 1887 and for Augusta
back to 1873. Precipitation records for Columbia go back to 1878
and for Augusta back to 1871.
Additional climate information, including current and archived
daily and monthly summaries, can be found on the National Weather
Service Columbia SC home page at http://www.weather.gov/cae .
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