Tropical Storm — Coastal Georgetown, South Carolina

2023-08-30 · Coastal Georgetown, South Carolina

Event narrative

Significant tree damage to large oaks along True Blue Dr. along with significant damage to one home due to a falling tree. Time estimated based on radar.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Idalia moved northeast across northeast South Carolina bringing flooding from heavy rain and storm surge, a few tropical storm force wind gusts and tornadoes late August 30 into August 31. Previously the storm was a Category 4 hurricane. weakening to Category 3 as it made landfall near Perry, Florida. Locally all sustained tropical storm force winds remained offshore.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1135992. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.