Florence started as Tropical Depression Six over the far eastern Atlantic on August 31st, about 70 miles south-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.  Florence quickly strengthened into a Tropical Storm and continued on a west-northwestward track for the next several days.  Florence then strengthened into a Hurricane, but weakened back to a Tropical Storm a couple of days later. As it weakened, Florence took on a due westward track that persisted for a few days.  Then on September 9th and 10th, Florence underwent rapid intensification over the open Atlantic and became a Major Hurricane. The storm then tracked northwestward toward the North Carolina coast.  As it approached, Florence steadily weakened and slowed down.  Florence eventually made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane at 7:15 am EDT on September 14th near Wrightsville Beach, NC.  Once inland, Florence weakened to a Tropical Storm and moved very slowly to the west and then the west-southwest across far southeastern North Carolina and far eastern South Carolina.  The center of Florence stayed just outside of the NWS Charleston, SC forecast area, passing just north of Berkeley County.
Despite the center of Florence passing so close to the area, impacts from the storm were minor and limited.  Rainfall from Florence for most areas was very light and did not produce any known flooding issues.  The greatest amounts were in the 3-6 inch range and were confined to eastern Berkeley and Charleston counties closer to the Santee River.  The peak reported rainfall amount was 7.57 inches at the Climate Reference Network site located about 7 miles northeast of McClellanville.  Winds were gusty as Florence made its closest pass with gusts generally topping out in the 40-50 mph range.  The peak recorded gust was 53 mph and occurred at the Charleston International Airport (KCHS).  Wind damage was isolated and mainly occurred across portions of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, and Colleton counties.

Tropical Depression in NORTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-18 13:00:00 to 15-SEP-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Isolated trees were blown down across Colleton County due to Tropical Storm Florence. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down near the intersection of Black Creek and Edward Roads. Another tree was down near the intersection of Lemon Road and Estates Drive.

Tropical Depression in INLAND BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-18 13:00:00 to 15-SEP-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were reported down across Berkeley County due to Tropical Storm Florence.  South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down at the intersection of Highway 41 and Yellow Jacket Road as well as another tree down blocking the road at the intersection of Highway 17A and Turtle Pond Road. A large tree was blown down in the Sedgefield neighborhood. Trees were reported down on power lines along Highway 311. A tree was reported down near the intersection of Highway 41 and Bethera Road. Another tree was reported down in the Center Lake neighborhood.

Tropical Depression in TIDAL BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-18 13:00:00 to 15-SEP-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were reported down across Berkeley County due to Tropical Storm Florence.

Tropical Depression in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-18 13:00:00 to 15-SEP-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were reported down across Dorchester County due to Tropical Storm Florence. A tree was down on power lines off of Miles Jamison Road. Several trees were down on Interstate 26 including at mile marker 172, 180, 181, and 182. South Carolina Highway Patrol reported atree down in the 300 block of Pops Road. One tree was down on a house in the 200 block of Salisbury Drive.

Tropical Depression in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-18 13:00:00 to 15-SEP-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were blown down across Charleston County due to Tropical Storm Florence.  Power lines were reported down near the intersection of Highway 17 and Long Point Road.  A tree fell in the backyard of a home in the Hobcaw Point area, destroying a couple of sections of fencing.  A small to moderate sized tree was reported down on Anna Knapp Boulevard.  Also, there was a tree down in the Center Lake neighborhood.