Hurricane Florence began its long Atlantic trek from the Cape Verde Islands in early September. It made landfall near Wrightsville Beach during the morning of September 14th. The barometric pressure at landfall was 959 millibars, or 28.32 inches.The strongest winds were recorded at 106 mph at Cape Lookout, as well as 105 mph measured at the Wilmington International Airport.  In addition to the strong storm surge, there was historic rainfall totals of 20 to 25 inches, with isolated totals of 35 inches in parts of Bladen and Robeson counties. Flash Flooding was severe and widespread, with many communities experiencing flooding for the first time. River flooding was epic, with dozens of main highways impassible. Significant flooding occurred for weeks after the storm had departed. The hurricane spawned 19 tornadoes, one causing significant damage to 8 structures in the Sydney community in Columbus county. The community at Lake Waccamaw experienced more damage than Hurricane Floyd in 1999, the previous benchmark for the area. Particulars for South Carolina: Fatalities: 9, Homes with major damage: 543.  Coastal evacuations: 455,000 evacuated. Power outages: 187,000. Population shelters: 68 with occupancy of 7500 at its peak. Cost: About 600 million dollars. In Marlboro County alone 34 state/56 county roads were damaged.

Flash Flood in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 15:41:00 to 16-SEP-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST HARTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain produced flooding on 5th Street from Pinewood Ave to Sunoco Rd. Flooding also occurred on Patrick Hwy.

Flash Flood in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 15:40:00 to 16-SEP-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCIETY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

South Main Street closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 02:00:00 to 16-SEP-18 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLANTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A person accidentally drove into a flooded area and drowned.

Flash Flood in DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 07:00:00 to 16-SEP-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water flowing across I-95 from Exit 181 and 190. Road was impassable.

Tornado in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 11:17:00 to 16-SEP-18 11:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado, associated with a line of storms trailing Tropical
Cyclone Florence, was shown live on air by a local television
station as viewed from their skycam. It caused minor damage to
the tops of pine trees, breaking out numerous small limbs and a
few large ones before it crossed Highway 17 moving west.
Additional minor tree damage occurred on the west side of Highway
17 before the fast moving tornado lifted.

Tornado in DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 16:59:00 to 16-SEP-18 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado broke large limbs out of the tops of trees on the east
side of Blue Moon Drive. It moved north across open field, then
broke additional limbs from trees before crossing Harlees Bridge
Road. Several small pine trees were snapped along the north side
of Harlees Bridge Road.

Tropical Storm in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-SEP-18 03:00:00 to 15-SEP-18 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

At the Marion County Airport, there were four hangers that were destroyed due to strong winds. At least four Robinson helicopters, a fixed wing airplane, and an ultralight aircraft sustained significant damage.

Flash Flood in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 09:25:00 to 16-SEP-18 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding occurred in streets and businesses along US-76 near Metal Street.

Flash Flood in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 15:32:00 to 16-SEP-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICHOLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kemper Rd between sc-9 and s-321 closed due to road washout. Steele Rd from s-321 to s-60 was also washed out.

Flash Flood in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 15:37:00 to 16-SEP-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US 501 closed due to dam overflow at Reedy Creek.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in CENTRAL HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-18 08:00:00 to 14-SEP-18 08:05:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on a house causing roof damage on New Rd in Conway.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in CENTRAL HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-18 18:45:00 to 14-SEP-18 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A couple in Loris died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator they were using in their home.

Flash Flood in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 15:31:00 to 16-SEP-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding on Dunbar Hwy from Fourth Street to Culvert Street.

Flash Flood in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 15:38:00 to 16-SEP-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLENHEIM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Main Street in Blenheim closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 12:30:00 to 16-SEP-18 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Polo Farms subdivision was flooded.

Flash Flood in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 15:39:00 to 16-SEP-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN SEA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hwy 646 closed due to flooding. A man's vehicle was swept off the roadway and he drowned.

Flash Flood in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 15:40:00 to 16-SEP-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes were blocked on Live Oak Church Rd due to flooding.

Tropical Storm in CENTRAL HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-SEP-18 15:40:00 to 15-SEP-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed power lines on Hwy 45.

Flash Flood in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-SEP-18 15:44:00 to 15-SEP-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP SWAMP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Pond Rd from Camp Swamp Rd to Old Buck Creed Rd closed due to flooding. Two females drowned as they drove into flooded waters.

Tropical Storm in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-18 19:15:00 to 14-SEP-18 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 50 mph winds, large limbs down, and a power line down with a possible blown transformer.

Flash Flood in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 08:00:00 to 16-SEP-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Power Street was impassable due to a foot of flowing water.

Tornado in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 20:16:00 to 16-SEP-18 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP SWAMP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in northern Horry County causing spotty damage to pine trees and minor roof damage.

Tornado in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 11:16:00 to 16-SEP-18 11:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Video captured a waterspout that came ashore as a tornado near 21st Ave in Myrtle Beach.

Flash Flood in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-18 23:00:00 to 15-SEP-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Long Avenue extension closed due to flooding.

Tornado in DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 11:26:00 to 16-SEP-18 11:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOYDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down south of Lester Road between the
Little Pee Dee River and Riverview Loop. It crossed Lester Road
moving north, and broke large limbs out of several trees. A few
small pine trees were also broken off and knocked across the road.

Tornado in DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-SEP-18 14:48:00 to 16-SEP-18 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near SR 17-198 just south of Vicksburg
Drive, and skipped north along the east side of West Country Club
Road. Several large limbs were were broken out of tree tops, along
with a few snapped small pine trees and hardwoods. Additional
minor tree damage was observed on the east side of Oscar Drive to
near the intersection with Harlees Bridge Road, where several
limbs were broken from the tops of oak trees.