Hurricane Irene passed by to the east of the South Carolina coastline on August 26, 2011, producing tropical storm force wind gusts, beach erosion, high surf and rip currents across portions of southern South Carolina.

Tropical Storm in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 06:30:00 to 26-AUG-11 06:31:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media relayed a report of power lines knocked down by tropical storm force winds in a rain band that moved through Folly Beach, South Carolina.  2600 people were reported to have lost power and a road was closed due to downed trees.

Tropical Storm in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 09:54:00 to 26-AUG-11 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Charleston Tide gauge located 1 mile east of Charleston, South Carolina, measured a peak wind gust of 46 mph in a rain band associated with Hurricane Irene.

Tropical Storm in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 09:58:00 to 26-AUG-11 09:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The official NWS observation along Waterfront Park in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, measured a peak wind gust of 49 mph in a rain band associated with Hurricane Irene.

Tropical Storm in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 10:03:00 to 26-AUG-11 10:04:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported a tree down near Interstate 526 and Paul Cantrell Boulevard.  The tree was knocked down by tropical storm force winds  in a rain band associated with Hurricane Irene.

Tropical Storm in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 10:05:00 to 26-AUG-11 10:06:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media relayed a report of a tree down on a vehicle with people trapped inside the vehicle, near the intersection of Griffith Boulevard and Riverland Drive in James Island, South Carolina.  The tree was knocked down by tropical storm force winds in a rain band associated with Hurricane Irene.

Tropical Storm in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 13:35:00 to 26-AUG-11 13:36:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A peak wind gust of 48 mph was observed in a rain band associated with Hurricane Irene at the Beaufort Airport in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Tropical Storm in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 17:37:00 to 26-AUG-11 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported half of a large tree down next to a house in James Island, South Carolina.  The tree was knocked down due to tropical storm force winds in a rain band associated with Hurricane Irene.

High Surf in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 14:45:00 to 26-AUG-11 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported breaking waves as high as 10 feet at the beach on Isle of Palms, South Carolina.  The large waves were a result of strong winds associated with Hurricane Irene.

High Surf in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 16:45:00 to 26-AUG-11 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media relayed a report of High Surf associated with Hurricane Irene breaching dunes and pouring onto roadways on Folly Beach, South Carolina.

High Surf in SOUTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 16:52:00 to 26-AUG-11 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Edisto Beach Fire Chief reported breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet at Edisto Beach, South Carolina.  Water and sand were reported to have covered portions of Palmetto Boulevard between the 100 and 200 blocks.  The High Surf was in association with strong winds produced by Hurricane Irene.

High Surf in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 17:13:00 to 26-AUG-11 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media relayed a report of significant beach erosion due to High Surf eroding the dune line on Folly Beach, South Carolina.  The High Surf was produced by strong winds associated with Hurricane Irene.

Storm Surge/Tide in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 18:36:00 to 26-AUG-11 18:37:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The tide gauge located 1 mile east of Charleston, South Carolina measured a water level of 7.64 feet mean lower low water in Charleston Harbor.  This water level was a result of a storm surge anomaly of 1.73 feet associated with Hurricane Irene.

Tropical Storm in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 11:18:00 to 26-AUG-11 11:19:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 41 mph was observed in a rain band associated with Hurricane Irene at the Charleston International Airport in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Tropical Storm in INLAND BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 13:30:00 to 26-AUG-11 13:31:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported an uprooted tree and one tree snapped off in the Hamlet Subdivision of Crowfield Plantation.  The trees were knocked down by the strong winds in rain bands associated with Hurricane Irene.

High Surf in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-AUG-11 16:45:00 to 26-AUG-11 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media relayed a report of High Surf associated with Hurricane Irene undermining several homes on Sullivans Island, South Carolina.