Record rain, hail rips county

  • Maple Street and Delaware Street were completely submerged during Wednesday’s storms. Courtesy photo.
    Maple Street and Delaware Street were completely submerged during Wednesday’s storms. Courtesy photo.
  • The storms Wednesday brought copious amounts of hail along with the rain. Gutters on the square were flowing with white masses of ice. Courtesy photo.
    The storms Wednesday brought copious amounts of hail along with the rain. Gutters on the square were flowing with white masses of ice. Courtesy photo.
  • At least one tree was damaged and numerous roads were flooded due to Wednesday’s record breaking rainfall. Courtesy photo.
    At least one tree was damaged and numerous roads were flooded due to Wednesday’s record breaking rainfall. Courtesy photo.
    Violent heavy rain and hail storms crossed Cherokee County Wednesday evening leaving in their wake an April 15 record 2.83 inches of rain.Roofs and cars were damaged, trees fallen and the community was flooded overnight.It all began just as many people were leaving work. The large drops of rain kicked off what became the severe thunderstorm producing powerful wind gusts that downe...

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