Tropical Storm — Dillon, South Carolina

Event narrative (NOAA)

Hurricane Matthew moved up the eastern seaboard, bringing very heavy rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts were high, with over a ten inches of rain reported. Tropical storm force winds and flooded ground caused widespread tree and power line damage. Major flooding resulted in the closure of I-95 between mile markers 181 and 193. Moderate river flooding across the southern parts of the county near the Lumber and Pee Dee rivers. Highway 9 from Dillon to Lakeview required closure. The Squires Lake Dam and Little Pee Dee state Park Dam failed due to flooding. Two main roads were closed due to flood waters, Highway 501 from Latta to Highway 9 and Highway 9 from Dillon to Little Rock. Many secondary roads were also submerged. A total of about 500 homes sustained some damage and of these, 100

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