Coastal Flood — Coastal Georgetown, South Carolina

2019-09-05 · Coastal Georgetown, South Carolina

Event narrative

There were reports of rushing water on the streets of Debordieu around high tide.

Wider weather episode

Hurricane Dorian strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane as it moved through the Bahamas, with devastating damage. It weakened as it moved up the eastern seaboard. The hurricane was a strong Category 1 as it passed just east of Bald Head Island. The hurricane spawned many tornadoes across eastern South and North Carolina. Rainfall amounts along the coast ranged from ten to fifteen inches with lesser amounts inland. Hurricane force winds remained offshore, with several sites along the coast reporting gusts over 60 mph. Damage was due mainly from the tornadoes, with many reports of flash flooding. Power outages were minimal. The hurricane exited the region by the afternoon of September 6th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 857434. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.