Hurricane Dorian strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane as it moved through the Bahamas, with devastating damage. It weakened as it moved up the eastern seaboard. The hurricane was a strong Category 1 as it passed just east of Bald Head Island. The hurricane spawned many tornadoes across eastern South and North Carolina. Rainfall amounts along the coast ranged from ten to fifteen inches with lesser amounts inland. Hurricane force winds remained offshore, with several sites along the coast reporting gusts over 60 mph. Damage was due mainly from the tornadoes, with many reports of flash flooding. Power outages were minimal. The hurricane exited the region by the afternoon of September 6th.

Tornado in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 04:45:00 to 05-SEP-19 04:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKSPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A gentlemen living in a condo witnessed a funnel cloud briefly touchdown,
only minimal damage took place. Several fascia boards were torn off one
of the condos and two 24 oak trees were partially uprooted at the
beginning of the path. The trees did not completely fall over as they
were kept up at an angle by other larger hardwood trees.

Flash Flood in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 11:01:00 to 05-SEP-19 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The parking lot of Inlet Square Mall had two feet of water.

Tornado in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 03:37:00 to 05-SEP-19 03:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE RIVER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began to impact the Little River area around 4:37 AM
EDT. The first observed damage occurred to a dock and several
large trees near the end of Park Road at the Intracoastal
Waterway. One large section of wooden dock was thrown
approximately 150 yards. Several trees in the Little River area
south of US Highway 17 were uprooted, broken and snapped.
The tornado crossed US Highway 17 around 4:39 AM EDT and
continued to damage the neighborhood on the north side of Little
River. Several hardwood trees and pines were snapped with shingle
damage to area homes consistent with EF-1 damage and 105 MPH wind
speeds. Around 4:42 AM EDT, the tornado crossed through several
housing developments near Horseshoe Road in the vicinity of River
Hills Golf course where tree damage continued. After crossing
Eagles Nest Golf Course and Golf Avenue, trees were snapped on
the west side of the golf course before tracking into swamp land
north of Heritage Trust Road.
After passing through the swamp, damage resumed in The Retreat
neighborhood along Retreat Place. Shingle, siding damage to homes,
and partial roof loss were observed in The Retreat neighborhood
along with uprooted tree damage. The tornado crossed State Highway
57 North and snapped large pines and some hardwood trees, as well
as shingle damage to the nearby home consistent with EF-1 damage.
The tornado continued and crossed Highway 9 East and damaged
trees and shingles to Community Motors. Damage continued near
Surfride Blvd with an awning ripped off the local strip mall. The
tornado likely dissipated around 4:48 AM EDT.

Flash Flood in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 13:47:00 to 05-SEP-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flowing water was on Front St and the sidewalks.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 14:45:00 to 05-SEP-19 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on a house in the 4000 block of Business 17 in Murrells Inlet.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 13:30:00 to 05-SEP-19 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines down.

Flash Flood in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 07:00:00 to 05-SEP-19 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLE XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding was reported in the Grier Crossing Subdivision.

Flash Flood in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 15:58:00 to 05-SEP-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORAL BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding was reported at the Surfside Beach Club.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 14:15:00 to 05-SEP-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water was almost two feet deep on 49th Ave in Cherry Grove.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 13:30:00 to 05-SEP-19 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There were reports of rushing water on the streets of Debordieu around high tide.

Tornado in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 05:37:00 to 05-SEP-19 05:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN DRIVE BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado impacted the Beacon Ave area in the Waterway View Mobile home park, heading W-SW. Worst damage was between Tanglewood Ave and Gardenia Ave where 2 mobile homes were severely damaged. A shed was displaced into another mobile home and a telephone pole was leaning over.  It produced minor damage to another 6 mobile homes before jumping to adjacent neighborhood, Carolina Keyes condominiums, where considerable damage was done to the face of several buildings and minor roof damage.