Horry County Government Online Services Departments Employment More Register Sign In Flooding Everything you need to know about protecting your property from a flood, and flood safety. Departments Emergency Management Flooding Emergency Management Home Plans Natural Disasters Hurricanes Flooding Recovery LEPC Special Events Protecting Yourself from a Flood As residents and visitors alike it is important to remember that Horry County being located in the Atlantic Coastal region, is subject to flooding from the Atlantic Ocean as well as inland flooding from rivers and their tributaries. Being prepared is your best defense against such events. We here in Horry County need to be aware of the natural hazards that can pose a threat to our families and homes. Horry County is not unique in the types of hazards that it faces as issues with flooding are common in most coastal regions. Flooding in Horry County can be caused by several different elements. Each of these elements is outlined briefly below: Storm surge inundation that is experienced with a direct or indirect hit from a tropical system. As a storm approaches our coast the waves and mean sea level rise and push ashore causing flooding along the coast. In addition the storm surge can affect the levels of the freshwater rivers and waterways in our county which can also lead to flooding. Heavy Rain is another element that can tribute to flooding. If the rain occurs for long periods or if we have a system that dumps a lot of rain in a short period of time often time we can see localized flooding in certain areas. These types of systems can occur in conjunction with a tropical system or during a weather front that is affecting our area. Wildfire is another issue that could potentially affect flooding in our area. When an area experiences a wildfire the damage can cause a loss of vegetation and top soil, which under normal circumstances helps absorb the rain in that area. In cases where there were abundant losses of foliage; communities can sometime see localized flooding in those areas. So what can you do to be prepared? Below you will find some additional items to further inform you about ways to protect your family and home. Know Your Flood Hazard Find out your flood zone. Check out your local drainage situation. Find out your storm surge risk. Insure Your Property For Your Flood Hazard Flood insurance Building & Content Coverage Basements, split levels and bi-level Preferred risk Protect People From the Flood Hazard Turn Around, Don't Drown Hidden Hazards Protect Your Property From The Hazard Home Mitigation Build Responsibly Permitting Zones AE, VE, and A NFIP Requirement Protect Natural Floodplain Functions Floodplains Beaches Have a Family Disaster Plan for Flooding Evacuation During. What to remember in a mandatory evacuation. Flood Warning Information Resources Flooding Insurance Eligibility Buy Flood Insurance Disaster Insurance Knowledge Homeowners Insurance Flood Safety Horry County Emergency Management is responsible for developing emergency response plans and taking a lead role in the coordination of those plans during an emergency. Emergency Management employees work closely with state and local officials to gather resources necessary to overcome a disaster or emergency situation. Our employees train for many types of disasters and are always willing to provide warning, safety and evacuation information. If you visit Horry County Emergency Management webpage you can sign up to receive weather warning and information sent directly to your phone through the CodeRed information system. Additional warning for events will be handled in conjunction with evacuation notifications and OPCON levels issued by the Horry County and the State. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Horry County Emergency Management office at 843-915-5150 or by clicking this link to their website Helpful Links Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper Floodsmart FEMA's Flood Insurance Page Flood Disaster Brochure NWS Flood Safety Home Page HC Emergency Mgmt HC Stormwater HC Code Enforcement American Rivers Waccamaw River Keeper Real-Time Maps NOAA hosts an excellent resource for the southeast's river forecast. By interacting with their map, you can check current and predicted water levels for many regions within Horry County. View Real-Time Gage Information Elevation Certificates 1998-2009 (Historical) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 ©2021 by Horry County Government - All rights reserved. \ Privacy Statement \ Terms Of Use Website General Inquiries: County Administrator's Office