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Hurricane (Typhoon) — Coastal Georgetown, South Carolina
October 8, 2016 · NOAA Storm Events record
Event narrative (NOAA)
Hurricane Matthew moved up the eastern seaboard, bringing very heavy rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts were less in Georgetown county than most of the region, averaging over five inches. There were isolated areas in the north portion of the county near eight inches. A peak wind of 75 mph was recorded in the town of Georgetown. Wind gusts to hurricane strength and flooded ground caused widespread tree and power line damage. There was moderate river flooding near the Black River and the Pee Dee River. Portions of downtown Georgetown were flooded. Numerous road closures were reported. Some evacuations were necessary in parts of the county. Storm surge caused major erosion at Oyster Landing. Georgetown County Emergency Management calculated more than 34 million dollars in property damage
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.