Annual snowfall at Newfound Gap averages 43.5 to 100.6 inches per winter season. In particular, the Newfound Gap area along the North Carolina/Tennessee state line was hard hit. As a massive storm passed over the state, a record 60 inches of snow fell in western North Carolina in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The biggest recorded snowfall from one storm system moving through North Carolina occurred between Apand April 6, 1987. When was the biggest blizzard in North Carolina? While many are aware and lived through the storm, there’s another part of North Carolina history that is somewhat unknown although it almost destroyed the entire state. What did you remember about The Storm of the Century? This video by jleepixprod’s channel shows the damage caused to Boone and Banner Elk, and even some brave souls venturing out in the snow.įor the majority of readers, you lived through this blizzard yourself and probably have a story or two to tell. Like this video by Tom Culver showing the Deerfield Neighborhood in Boone. While today we pray for no severe storms of this caliber, we can still look back and reminisce thanks to those who recorded video footage and put it on Youtube. Over 2,700 traffic accidents were reported during the storm by State Highway Patrol, some resulting in fatalities." - State of North Carolina Report Statewide and estimated 300,000 homes were left without power and over 160 thousand people were reported to be snowbound by the storm. At one point, Polk County reported 99% of its electrical customers without power. Strong winds and heavy snow brought down trees, limbs, and power lines leaving many without heat or electricity or telephone service. "The major impact to the western part of the state was from heavy snow accumulation resulting in extensive road blockages, stranded motorists, and in the mountains, lost hikers and campers. The Red Cross reported that 55 homes were destroyed and over 3,300 others were damaged by the storm. Seven deaths were reported from the storm and the state of North Carolina report summed up "The Governor declared 25 western counties and 15 eastern counties disaster areas. Mix below-20 temps with thousands stranded or without power and it's a recipe for disaster. It wasn't just extreme snowfall but extreme below freezing temperatures that contributed to the disaster throughout the western region of the state.
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