Beaufort storm history

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported that a one person drowned and several others were rescued from a rip current at Hunting Island State Park beach. The rip current occurred in front of the Hunting Island lighthouse.

The Hilton Head Island Beach Patrol reported an adult male fatality near 21 Dune Lane due to a large set of waves pulling the individual back into the water and behind the breakers where a strong rip formed.

The Hilton Head Island Beach Patrol reported an adult male fatality near 7 Ketch Lane due to large breaking waves and a strong rip current.

A Beaufort County Emergency Manager confirmed a rip current along the southern end of Hilton Head Island in the Sea Pines vicinity which led to a 61 year old male drowning. A 60 year old female and 24 year old male lifeguard were rescued from the rip current approximately 200 yar…

Four people were caught in the rip current at Fripp Island, and a 14 year old girl became separated from the others and swam back to shore and called for help. A 16 year male was found drowned later on July 14; a 38 year old male was later found drowned on July 15; the third body…

A Beaufort county official reported that a 9 year old boy drowned after being pulled out to sea by a rip current at Hunting Island State Park. Two members of the Lady's Island Fire Department who were involved in the search and rescue, were also caught in the rip current, but man…

A 22 year old male was struck and killed by lightning while walking along the beach. His mother who was walking with him was also struck by lightning and injured.

Lightning struck and killed a 61 year old male while he and his wife were out shrimping.

Female who was injured on July 27 when lightning hit a nearby tree and "jumped" over to her, died several days four days later.

The Island Packet Newspaper reported a house in the Pleasant Point neighborhood was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.

Lightning caused fire burned down a 7500 square foot home.

A NWS employee reported major beach erosion on Hilton Head Island near Coligny Beach Park.

The Port Royal Fire Department reported flooding in Waterfront Park in Beaufort, South Carolina, including the Scott Street extension, the Charles Street extension and the playground parking lot.

A lifeguard reported one person rescued from a rip current near Driessen Beach Park.

The Beaufort County 911 Call Center reported a car stalled on West Paris Avenue due to a flooded roadway.

A Beaufort County 911 Call Center reported a car stalled in floodwaters on Distant Island Drive.

The Beaufort County Sheriff Office reported flooding on Castle Rock Road, the intersection of Broad River Boulevard and Chesterfield Drive, the 100 Block of Broad River Village Drive, the intersection of Savannah Highway and Shell Point Road, and the 200 Block of Admiration Avenu…

A public webcam showed two vehicles stalled near the intersection of Highway 170 and Castle Rock Road due to flooding.

A public webcam showed another vehicle stalled near the intersection of Highway 170 and Castle Rock Road due to flooding.

The Beaufort County Sheriff Office reported a vehicle stalled in floodwaters near the intersection of Charles Street and Craven Street.

The Beaufort County Sheriff Office reported a vehicle stalled in floodwaters in the 2100 Block Boundary Street.

The Beaufort County Sheriff Office reported a vehicle stalled in floodwaters in the 100 Block of H.E. McCracken Circle.

An emergency manager reported a tree down and blocking both lanes on Trask Parkway.

Bluffton Fire and Rescue reported a lightning strike started a brush fire in Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported three trees down west of Beaufort. One tree was down on a car at 29 Franklin Drive. Another tree was down at James Habersham and Hollingsworth Run. Finally, another tree was down on power lines at 6092 Vaux Road.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported a tree down on Stuart Towne Lane.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported a tree down on a house on Fieldfare Way.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported a tree down on Paige Point Bluff Road.

Beaufort County dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Broad River Boulevard and River Chase Boulevard.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported a tree down in the roadway caused by a lightning strike.

Beaufort County Fire Department reported that a lightning strike ignited a small brush fire.

Beaufort County Fire Department reported that a lightning strike ignited a fire in the lower portion of a home resulting in moderate damage to the structure.

Beaufort County Fire Department reported a tree down in the roadway due to a lightning strike.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported that a lightning strike caused a branch to fall out of a tree, striking an individual and resulting in minor injuries.

A trained spotter reported a 10-12 inch diameter hardwood limb snapped off by thunderstorm winds.

The Beaufort County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Old Sheldon Church Road near the intersection with Bailey Road.

The Beaufort County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Wash Farm Road and Trask Parkway.

A Beaufort County emergency manager reported a tree and power lines down near the intersection of Waddell Road and Battery Creek Road.

Nickel sized hail was reported in Burton.

Penny sized hail was reported on Lady's Island.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported a lightning strike to a tree that started a fire that spread to a power pole at the intersection of Parker Drive and Trask Parkway.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported a lightning strike started a house fire near the intersection of Petigru Drive and Bryan Drive.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported a tree down at the halfway point of Sea Gull Drive.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported a tree down near the intersection of Brickyard Point Road and Marsh Drive.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported a tree down near the intersection of Middle Road and Walnut Hill Street.

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported a tree down in the 1800 block of Oconnell Street.

Nickel sized hail was reported in the Bluffton area.