Hurricane (Typhoon) — Horry, South Carolina

1998-08-26 · Horry, South Carolina

Event narrative

The center of Hurricane Bonnie came within 70 miles of the Horry County coast as the storm tracked north during the afternoon and early evening. Highest wind reports were from the NNW, ranging as high as 82 MPH at the Cherry Grove pier, while at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion the highest gust was 76 MPH. Rainfall ranged as from 2 to nearly 4 inches. Widespread damage was heaviest in the northeast part of the county - mainly downed trees, wires and structural damage. Ocean levels rose 2-3 feet above normal with no overwash. Federal Disaster Declaration.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5664277. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.