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Hurricane (Typhoon) — Inland Horry, South Carolina

October 8, 2016 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$67.0M
Area
Inland Horry

Event narrative (NOAA)

Hurricane Matthew moved up the eastern seaboard, bringing very heavy rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts were high, with over a foot of rain reported in many areas. A peak wind of 74 mph was reported at the Myrtle Beach Airport, with 70 mph measured at the North Myrtle Beach Airport. Wind gusts to hurricane strength and flooded ground caused widespread tree and power line damage. There were numerous reports of trees down across roads, hampering emergency responder's efforts. Structural damage included the loss of siding and shingles to many homes. Major river flooding occurred due to the crests of the Waccamaw and Little Pee Dee rivers. More than 170 roads in the county were closed. Over 1000 residents of the county required shelter. The Conway-Horry county airport was flooded. A sect

Other notable hurricane (typhoon) events in South Carolina

Horry · September 5, 19961 killedCoastal Horry · October 8, 2016$67.0MCoastal Georgetown · October 8, 2016$34.0MInland Georgetown · October 8, 2016$34.0MAllendale · September 15, 1999$17.0M

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.

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