Hermine developed as a Tropical Depression near the north coast of Cuba on August 28th. The depression then tracked westward into the central Gulf of Mexico and strengthened into a Tropical Storm. Hermine then tracked generally northeastward and strengthened into a Hurricane. According to the National Hurricane Center, Hermine made landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane at 1:30 am EDT on September 2nd along the Florida Big Bend coast just east of St. Marks, Florida, near the Wakulla-Jefferson County line. Hermine continued on a northeastward track across the Florida panhandle and into southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina, gradually weakening back to a Tropical Storm. Across southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina, the main impacts from Hermine included heavy rain and wind damage in the form of scattered to numerous trees being blown down. Storm total rainfall amounts generally ranged from 2 to 8 inches across the region, including a daily record rainfall of 2.32 inches at the Charleston International Airport. The wind damage produced numerous power outages and even some damage to homes and other structures throughout the area. Hermine spawned 2 tornadoes, and produced a 1.5 to 2.5 foot storm surge along the coast, though no flooding was reported.

Storm Surge/Tide in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 14:36:00 to 02-SEP-16 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The National Ocean Service tide gauge at Charleston Harbor measured a peak storm surge of 2.51 feet associated with Tropical Storm Hermine.

Tropical Storm in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 06:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dorchester County Emergency Management reported numerous trees down throughout the county associated with Tropical Storm Hermine. Some roads were closed due to downed trees and nearly 7,000 people were without power during the height of the storm. At one point, all entrances to Summerville Medical Center were closed due to a liquid oxygen leak that was caused by a tree that fell on the external tank. The AWOS site at KDYB measured a peak wind gust of 36 miles per hour and the strongest winds occurred as the center of Hermine passed just to the east.

Tropical Storm in ALLENDALE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 05:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Allendale County Emergency Management reported numerous trees blown down across much of the county. Several roads were closed due to fallen trees. A Department of Transportation worker was injured during the storm when a tree fell on the car they were driving while attempting to clear another tree that had fallen across the road. The AWOS site at KAQX measured a peak wind gust of 39 miles per hour with the passage of Tropical Storm Hermine.

Tropical Storm in NORTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 06:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Colleton County Emergency Management reported numerous trees down across the inland portion of the county due to Tropical Storm Hermine. The AWOS site at KRBW measured a peak wind gust of 41 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 06:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Colleton County Emergency Management reported numerous trees down throughout the county due to the passage of Tropical Storm Hermine. In the Edisto Beach area, at least two homes sustained damage from downed trees and strong winds also caused some roof and siding damage to other homes. Moderate beach erosion also occurred which damaged the dune line and sand fencing.

Tropical Storm in HAMPTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 05:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hampton County Emergency Management reported scattered trees blown down due to the passage of Tropical Storm Hermine.

Tropical Storm in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 05:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Charleston County Emergency Management reported numerous trees blown down across the county due to Tropical Storm Hermine. Some trees were down on power lines causing at least scattered power outages. Heavy rainfall occurred as well, causing some minor flooding across the county. A daily record rainfall of 2.32 inches occurred at the Charleston International Airport. The ASOS site at KCHS measured a peak wind gust of 53 miles per hour. Mesonet sites along the coast measured peak wind as high as 63 miles per hour at the county beaches.

Tropical Storm in INLAND BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 07:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Berkeley County Emergency Management reported several trees down in the county, mainly around Moncks Corner, due to the passage of Tropical Storm Hermine. The AWOS site at KMKS measured a peak wind gust of 36 miles per hour and National Weather Service equipment located at Pinopolis on Lake Moultrie measured a peak wind gust of 48 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 05:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported numerous trees blown down across the county due to the passage of Tropical Storm Hermine. Impacted communities include Laurel Bay, Ladys Island, Hilton Head, and Bluffton. Some trees blocked roadways and fell on homes and cars causing various degrees of damage. In Hilton Head, down trees caused significant damage to 13 homes with an estimated total damage of approximately $250,000. The ASOS site at KNBC measured a peak wind gust of 45 miles per hours. Other observations sites in the county measured gusts ranging from 48 to 62 miles per hour.