Power Outage in Charleston, SC

Charleston County Emergency Management reported numerous trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down. Some of the downed trees blocked roadways and produced power outages. Falling trees damaged homes, structures, and vehicles in McClellanville, downtown Charleston, James Island, Mount Pleasant, and North Charleston. Also, heavy rainfall produced minor flooding that closed roads in downtown Charleston, North Charleston, and in West Ashley where both lands of Interstate 526 were flooded at the merge from Paul Cantrell Boulevard. The interstate was still barely passable in the far left lane.

Charleston County dispatch reported a tree fell across a power line near the intersection of Church Creek Drive and Mona Avenue.

Charleston Police Department reported that traffic lights were out at several intersections across the city due to blown transformers caused by strong wind gusts. Wind damage occurred in numerous locations across the county, including a tree down on a mobile home in the Ravenel area. A social media post showed pictures of the steeple blown off Cooper River Baptist Church. A tree was reported down near the intersection of Prominent Way and Park Avenue Boulevard. Another tree was down in a driveway in the Shadowmoss subdivision. A telephone pole was broken and blown into other power lines, with reports of power outages at Folly Beach. Two boats were flipped into the water with some beach erosion near Dewees Inlet. Finally, scaffolding on an apartment building was blown down by strong winds in Downtown Charleston. The strongest winds measured in and around Charleston County included 62 mph at the Charleston International Airport (KCHS), 58 mph at the Weatherflow site at Folly Beach County Park, 63 mph at the Weatherflow site at Fort Sumter, and 60 mph at the Weatherflow site at Shutes Folly.

Multiple trees and powerlines were reported down across Charleston County from multiple sources. A tree was reported down on a fence and a house on Martin Street in Ravenel. Another tree was reported down on Mitchell Road near Adams Run. Large tree branches were reported down and blocking Wappoo Drive at Hinson Avenue on James Island. Another large tree limb was snapped off in front of a home in Wagener Terrace. A tree was also reported down in the Grimball Gates neighborhood. An off duty National Weather Service employee reported a tree down on Ponderosa Drive in the West Ashley area. Also, some minor beach erosion was reported on Folly Beach.

Ben Sawyer Boulevard at Center Street was closed in both directions due to downed power lines. The Ben Sawyer Bridge to and from Sullivan's Island was closed. The period of the road closure was from 7:30 pm until 10:00 pm.

Charleston County Emergency Management reported numerous trees and power lines down across the entire county due to strong winds associated with Hurricane Dorian. Scattered to widespread power outages occurred, and some areas were without power for multiple days. Several trees fell onto homes and structures causing extensive damage as well as 2 minor injuries. Numerous roads were closed in Downtown Charleston and other coastal areas due to a combination of heavy rainfall and high tide flooding. The ASOS site at the Charleston International Airport (KCHS) measured peak sustained winds of 52 mph and a peak wind gust of 69 mph. The AWOS site at the Charleston Executive Airport on Johns Island (KJZI) measured peak sustained winds of 31 mph and a peak wind gust of 46 mph. The AWOS site at the Mount Pleasant Airport (KLRO) measured peak sustained winds of 36 mph and a peak wind gust of 59 mph. The Weatherflow site at the Folly Beach pier measured peak sustained winds of 48 mph and a peak wind gust of 67 mph. The Weatherflow site at the Isle of Palms pier measured peak sustained winds of 41 mph and a peak wind gust of 61 mph. The Weatherflow site at Station 28.5 on Sullivan's Island measured peak sustained winds of 39 mph and a peak wind gust of 66 mph. The Weatherflow site near Charleston at Battery Point measured peak sustained winds of 51 mph and a peak wind gust of 67 mph. The National Weather Service official observation site near Waterfront Park in Downtown Charleston measured peak sustained winds of 43 mph and a peak wind gust of 56 mph. The National Ocean Service tide gauge in Downtown Charleston measured peak sustained winds of 41 mph and a peak wind gust of 59 mph. The National Ocean Service C-MAN site at the north end of Folly Beach measured peak sustained winds of 49 mph and a peak wind gust of 67 mph. Finally, the RAWS site in the ACE Basin measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

The Charleston County Dispatch reported a power line down on North Edenvale Road.

The Charleston County Dispatch reported a power line down on Natty Road.

The Charleston County Dispatch reported a power line down on Valley Forge Drive.

The public shared a picture on social media of a large tree branch that fell onto power lines near the intersection of Planters Pointe Boulevard and South Carolina 41.

Law enforcement, media sources and the public reported nine trees and a few power lines down across the county, most notably around Charleston, Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, James Island and Johns Island. Most trees fell down on roadways, but two trees fell down on homes while another tree fell down on a car. A maximum sustained wind of 43 mph occurred at Folly Beach Pier while wind gusts of 57 mph occurred at Isle of Palms and Folly Beach Pier during the event.

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.

The public reported a tree and power line down in Summerville near Gahagan Park.

Power lines reported down near the intersection of Rivers Avenue with Otranto Road.

The McClellanville Fire Department reported a tree down on a power line along South Santee Road north of McClellanville.

The media reported one tree down on Brockington Avenue and two power lines down on Ashley River Road.

The Charleston County 911 Call Center reported a tree snapped off and power lines down along Bexley Street in North Charleston.

A tree was reported down in the Hobcow Creek area due to gusty winds. Numerous power outages were also reported around the area.

Charleston County Emergency Management reported numerous trees and power lines down across the county due to strong winds associated with Tropical Storm Irma. One large live oak tree fell on a house and a vehicle on Gulf Drive in Mount Pleasant. Also, strong winds caused severe roof damage to a home on Sullivan's Island. The ASOS site at the Charleston International Airport (KCHS) measured peak sustained winds of 43 mph and a peak wind gust of 60 mph. The AWOS site at the Charleston Executive Airport on Johns Island (KJZI) measured peak sustained winds of 40 mph and a peak wind gust of 59 mph. The Weatherflow site at the Folly Beach pier measured peak sustained winds of 59 mph and a peak wind gust of 72 mph. The Weatherflow site at the Isle of Palms pier measured peak sustained winds of 56 mph and a peak wind gust of 68 mph. The Weatherflow site at Station 28.5 on Sullivan's Island measured peak sustained winds of 53 mph and a peak wind gust of 68 mph. The Weatherflow site near Charleston at Batter Point measured peak sustained winds of 48 mph and a peak wind gust of 66 mph. The National Weather Service official observation site near Waterfront Park in Downtown Charleston measured peak sustained winds of 40 mph and a peak wind gust of 52 mph. The National Ocean Service tide gauge in Downtown Charleston measured peak sustained winds of 48 mph and a peak wind gust of 61 mph. The National Ocean Service C-MAN site at the north end of Folly Beach measured peak sustained winds of 48 mph and a peak wind gust of 56 mph. Finally, the RAWS site in the Ace Basin measured a peak wind gust of 53 mph.

The Summerville Police Department reported Luden Drive near King Charleston Circle impassible due to trees and power lines down during Hurricane Matthew.

A county official reported numerous trees and power lines down on Isle of Palms during Hurricane Matthew. Several homes also had minor wind damage. A few roads were impassible due to flooding. A few large boats became unanchored and adrift in the waterway or marsh.

A power pole was snapped along Rutledge Avenue during Hurricane Matthew.

The media reported a snapped power pole along Highway 17 near Ravenel during Hurricane Matthew.

The media reported Highway 17 had been closed near the intersection with Highway 162 due to downed power lines during Hurricane Matthew.

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.

The public reported via Twitter that multiple trees were down near Maybank Highway. One tree was blocking the highway and power lines were down near the intersection of Woodland Shores Road on James Island.

Charleston County dispatch reported power lines down in the 2700 block of Star Drive.

The Mount Pleasant Police Department reported a tree down on a power line at King Street and Lonnie Circle.

A National Weather Service employee reported several trees on power lines at Ashley River Road and Tobias Gadson Boulevard.

Multiple tree limbs reported down on power lines on Waterway Boulevard. Report received through social media.

Charleston County dispatch reports a tree down on power lines at Patriots Point.

A trained spotter reported a tree blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Midland Park Road and Townsend Road.

Storm total ice accumulations ranged from trace amounts closer to the coast up to three tenths of an inch around North Charleston. The initial verification reports were because of public impact when authorities closed several area bridges and overpasses. Numerous trees and power lines were reported down with some power outages noted as well.

The first reports of impacts due to freezing rain accumulation were of area bridges being closed due to hazardous travel. The Ravenel Bridge, the Ben Sawyer Bridge, and the Isle of Palms Connector Bridge were all closed at various points through the event. Storm total ice accumulations ranged up to three tenths of an inch, with many numerous trees and power lines reported down due to ice. These ice accumulations and associated damage resulted in many power outages. Also of note, melting resulted in ice chunks falling from the towers of the Ravenel Bridge well after the event, 1/31/14, damaging several vehicles and causing one non-life threatening injury.

A downburst developed just south of Route 78 and traveled northeast about 1 mile before dissipating in the Tall Pines subdivision. Sub severe winds of 40-50 mph mainly occurred with small limbs down in several locations. Winds were estimated near 60 mph near Route 78 where a large tree was uprooted and fell on power lines and along Treeland Road where a pine tree was snapped off.

A tree was reported down on a power line in the 9300 block of Old Georgetown Road.

The media reported a tree and power line down on Riverland Drive.

Law enforcement reported power lines down on Woodcliff Street.

The Charleston Police Department reported power lines down at the 700 block of Shell Sand Circle.

The Charleston Police Department reported power lines down near the intersection of Folly Road and Harbor View Road.

A spotter reported a power line down in a driveway near the intersection of Palm Boulevard near 7th Avenue.

Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down near the intersection of Wentworth Street and Coming Street.

Broadcast media reported a power line down near the intersection of Johnnie Dodds Boulevard and Anna Knapp Boulevard.

The Charleston Police Department reported a tree and power lines down on Wateree Drive.

A tree fell on power lines at 760 East Randolph Street.

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.

Law Enforcement reported trees and power lines down in the Park Circle subdivision in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Law enforcement reported trees and powerlines down near the intersection of Camp Road and Fort Johnson Road.

Law enforcement reported power lines down at the intersection of River Road and Swygert Boulevard, 3 miles north-northeast of Johns Island, South Carolina.

Law enforcement reported power lines down on Bolton Road in West Ashley, South Carolina.

The public reported trees and power lines down along Dunlap Street.

The public reported a 20 inch diameter pine tree was blown over by wind and took down a power line. The tree landed on a pickup truck on Aragon Street. No injuries were reported.

South Carolina Electric and Gas company reported that downed trees and power lines resulted in over 17,400 customers without power in Charleston County.

South Carolina Electric and Gas company reported over 10,300 customers without power in Charleston County.

A fire fighter reported tree limbs downing power lines in Germantown, South Carolina.

Law Enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines down in Johns Island, South Carolina.

The public reported trees and power lines down along Highway 52 and Ladson Road.

Several trees and power lines were reported down along the intersection of Highway 17 and Old Jacksonboro Road. Penny size hail was also reported in Parkers Ferry, South Carolina.

Law enforcement reported power lines blown down near the intersection of River Road and Main Road.

The public reported that lightning struck a tree causing it to fall on a power line along Bohicket Road.

A pine tree was reported down on a power line in West Ashley.

Numerous power lines were reported down along Highway 17 in West Ashley, South Carolina.

Strong winds knocked down a large oak tree across Camp Road on James Island. Sustained winds of 46 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph were measured by the C-Man station on Folly Beach. Additionally, power lines were blown down by high winds at the intersection of Folly Road and Fort Johnson Road.

Trees were reported down on powerlines on Rivers Avenue near Interstate 526. The trees were reportedly on fire.

Trees and power lines reported down with strong winds.

A large tree was reported down on a powerline off of Highway 41 near the Dunes West Subdivision.

There were numerous trees and powerlines reported down across the county.

Trees down on power lines on Bees Ferry Road in West Ashley.

Trees and power lines down along Ashley River Road.

Trees and power lines down near intersection of Murraywood Road and River Road.

Several large road signs were damaged or destroyed, power lines were downed, and numerous trees uprooted or snapped off. Vinyl siding was ripped off of several homes and gutters were destroyed. There was some roof damage and a porch was partially destroyed.

Trees and power lines down in several locations downtown and on the peninsula.

Powerlines down near Church Creek in West Ashley.

Several trees, large brabhes, and power lines were down.

Numerous trees and power lines were down.

A cold front associated with low pressure tracking across the region and offshore led to gusty winds capable of downing trees and power lines across southeast South Carolina.

Michael first developed into a tropical depression early on October, 7th approximately 90 miles east of Chetumal, Mexico before gradually strengthening to a tropical storm by the afternoon while tracking north off the Yucatan Peninsula coast. Michael then continued to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane while tracking north just off the western Cuba coast on October, 8th before gaining latitude and rapidly intensifying to a high-end Category 3 hurricane in the Gulf Of Mexico on October 9th. The major hurricane continued to track north, then north-northeast early on October 10th, strengthening to a high-end Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 155 mph and a minimum central pressure of 919 mb while making landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida at 2 PM EDT. Michael then weakened while moving inland, but maintained hurricane strength for approximately 10 hours while heading northeast over the Florida Peninsula and south central Georgia. Michael then maintained tropical storm strength October 11th, tracking northeast over central Georgia and the central Carolinas, before eventually shifting off the southern Virginia coast and transitioning into an extratropical cyclone over the Western Atlantic on October 12th. Minimum surface pressures of 999.3 mb at Savannah International Airport (KSAV), 1000.3 mb at Charleston International Airport (KCHS), 995.6 mb at Statesboro, GA (KTBR) and 994.2 mb at Allendale County Airport, SC were recorded as the center of Michael passed inland.||Across southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina, the main impacts from Michael included wind damage in the form of isolated to scattered trees and power lines blown down, heavy rainfall and minor levels of storm surge. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities across the area.||Storm total rainfall amounts generally ranged from 1.0 to 3.5 inches across the area. A peak storm total rainfall of 3.65 inches was recorded at Jamestown, SC while a peak storm total rainfall of 3.56 inches was recorded at Fort Stewart, GA. Heavy rains also led the Santee River at Jamestown, SC to reach minor flood stage on October 12th.||Wind damage, mainly in the form of downed trees, produced numerous power outages and damage to a few homes as well as automobiles. On October 11th, a maximum sustained wind of 43 mph occurred at the Folly Beach Pier in South Carolina and at Tybee Island South in Georgia. A maximum sustained wind of 42 kt also occurred at Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. A maximum wind gust of 57 mph occurred at Isle of Palms and the Folly Beach Pier in South Carolina and at Tybee Island South in Georgia. A maximum wind gust of 53 kt also occurred at the Capers Nearshore Buoy in nearshore waters.||Storm Surge was minor along the beaches, but isolated damage was reported to a dock along the Charleston County coast. A peak surge of 2.29 ft occurred at the Fort Pulaski tide gauge at 154 AM October 11th while a peak surge of 2.07 ft occurred at the Charleston Harbor tide gauge at 212 AM October 11th.

Irma first developed into a tropical storm on August 30th about 420 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, and within 24 hours strengthened into a hurricane. Irma continued to intensify and became a major hurricane over the eastern Atlantic on September 1st. After undergoing a brief period of weakening on September 2nd, Irma once again strengthened into a major hurricane on September 3rd and maintained major hurricane status through September 10th when it made landfall on the southwest Florida coast. During this extended period as a major hurricane, Irma set numerous intensity records for a hurricane in the Atlantic basin. Maximum sustained winds reached 185 mph, making Irma the strongest storm on record to exist in the Atlantic Ocean outside of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Also, Irma���s 185 mph maximum sustained winds are tied for the second strongest maximum winds all time in an Atlantic hurricane. The minimum central pressure reached during Irma���s life cycle was 914 mb which is the lowest pressure on record by an Atlantic hurricane outside of the western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Furthermore, Irma maintained Category 5 status for 3 consecutive days which is the longest on record for an Atlantic hurricane. Irma stayed on a general westward track through September 5th when it began a gradual turn to the west-northwest. On this west-northwestward track, Irma eventually skirted along the north coast of Cuba on September 9th before turning northward toward Florida on September 10th. Irma officially made landfall at Marco Island, FL at 3:35 pm September 10 as a Category 3 hurricane. Following landfall, Irma tracked to the north-northwest and eventually the northwest as it progressed up the western side of the Florida peninsula. Irma steadily weakened during this time and was downgraded to a tropical storm near the big bend of Florida at 8:00 am on September 11th. Through the rest of September 11th, Irma tracked to the northwest into southern Georgia and widespread impacts occurred across the Southeast.||Despite the fact that the center of Irma tracked well to the west of the southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina region, it still caused significant impacts due to heavy rainfall, strong winds, tornadoes, and storm surge. Feeder bands around Irma continuously moved onshore on September 11th and produced very heavy rainfall rates with rainfall totals generally ranging from 3 to 9 inches. The peak storm total rainfall of 9.07��� was recorded by a CoCoRaHS observer near Beaufort, SC. Daily record rainfall totals for September 11th were recorded at all 3 climate sites in the area: 5.51��� at the Charleston International Airport (KCHS), 4.53��� at Downtown Charleston (KCXM), and 4.74��� at the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV). This widespread heavy rain resulted in several reports of flash flooding with water entering homes and businesses. Wind damage produced numerous power outages across the region with some damage to structures and numerous downed trees. The strongest winds were confined to coastal locations, but frequent gusts into the 40-50 mph range occurred well inland. The maximum sustained wind recorded was 59 mph by the Weatherflow site on the Folly Beach Pier (XFOL) and the maximum wind gust recorded was 76 mph by the Weatherflow site near Beaufort (XBUF). One fatality and 1 injury occurred from trees falling on homes and across roadways in southeast South Carolina. The entire southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina coast was impacted by storm surge generally ranging from 3 to 6 feet. This storm surge produced numerous reports of 4 to 6 feet of inundation above ground level, mainly along the southeast South Carolina coast. A peak surge of 4.87 feet occurred at the Charleston Harbor tide gauge at 2:00 pm while a peak surge of 5.63 feet occurred at the Fort Pulaski tide gauge at 5:42 am. Significant beach erosion occurred at area beaches with widespread damage to docks and piers all along the coast, as well as numerous reports of inundated roadways.

Matthew first developed into a Tropical Storm about 35 miles southeast of St. Lucia on September 28 before quickly strengthening into a powerful hurricane as it tracked westward across the Caribbean Sea. Matthew then became a hurricane about 190 miles northeast of Curacao on September 29th before reaching Category 5 strength the following day. Matthew then weakened slightly while turning north toward the Greater Antilles, remaining a Category 4 hurricane as it made landfall over Haiti���s Tiburon Peninsula early on October 4th. Matthew then continued north while maintaining a Category 4 strength before making a second landfall near the Guantanamo Province in Cuba later that day. Land interaction helped reduce the strength of Matthew to a Category 3 hurricane, before it re-intensified into a Category 4 hurricane while tracking northwest toward the Bahamas. Matthew then tracked about 25 miles west of Nassau before making landfall for a 3rd time over Grand Bahama about 15 miles west-northwest of Freeport as a Category 4 hurricane on October 6th. Matthew then continued on a north-northwest track toward Florida before paralleling much of the Southeast coast in a slowly weakening state over the next couple days. Matthew tracked parallel to the northern half of the Southeast Georgia coast as a Category 2 hurricane (110 mph), before continuing to weaken to a Category 1 hurricane (85 mph) while passing much of the lower Southeast South Carolina coast. Minimum surface pressures of 983.1 mb at Savannah International Airport (KSAV), 980.6 mb at Beaufort Airport (KNBC) and 981.7 mb at Charleston International Airport (KCHS) where recorded as Matthew passed just offshore. Matthew then made its 4th and final landfall as a weak Category 1 hurricane (75 mph) near McClellanville, SC at approximately 1045 AM on October 8th. Matthew then re-emerged into the western Atlantic shortly after, briefly maintaining hurricane strength before transitioning into an extratropical cyclone on October 9th as it pulled away from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. ||Across southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina, the main impacts from Matthew included heavy rain, wind damage in the form of scattered to widespread trees and power lines blown down and storm surge, specifically along coastal locations from Tybee Island, GA north to Edisto Beach, SC. Storm total rainfall amounts generally ranged from 4.5 to 7 inches across western areas of Southeast Georgia and extreme western locations of Southeast South Carolina to 8 to 17 inches closer to the coast, highest in coastal counties of Southeast Georgia and the lower Southeast South Carolina coast. A peak storm total rainfall of 17.49 inches was recorded at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia while a peak storm total rainfall of 16.90 inches was recorded near Edisto Island, SC. Daily record rainfall totals of were also set on October 7th and October 8th at the Savannah International Airport (KSAV), 4.36 inches and 3.84 inches, at the Charleston International Airport (KCHS), 4.7 inches and 5.77 inches and in downtown Charleston (KCXM), 4.36 inches and 3.84 inches respectively. Heavy rains also led to several instances of flash flooding with damage to roads and homes and helped produce long duration flooding along the Edisto River, Ashley River and Santee River. Wind damage produced numerous to widespread power outages and damage to homes and other structures throughout the area, most significantly at locations near the coast where 60 mph to 100 mph wind gusts occurred with rainbands surrounding the passing eye wall. On October 8th, a maximum sustained wind of 75 mph and peak wind gust of 96 mph was recorded at the Tybee Island South sensor (XTYE) in Georgia while a maximum sustained wind of 67 mph was recorded at the Beaufort (XBUF) sensor in South Carolina and peak wind gust of 87 mph was recorded at the Hilton Head Airport (KHXD) sensor in South Carolina. Three deaths and 1 injury occurred from trees falling on homes or cars in Southeast Georgia. The most extensive damage came with storm surge during Matthew. The entire Southeast Georgia and Southeast South Carolina coast was impacted by storm surge generally ranging between 2 to 5 ft with some locations as high as 6 to 8 ft. A peak surge of 7.69 ft occurred at the Fort Pulaski tide gauge at 248 AM October 8th while a peak surge of 6.20 ft occurred at the Charleston Harbor tide gauge at 5 AM October 8th. Damage from surge was most notable on the northern ends of Tybee Island in Georgia, Fripp Island in South Carolina and Edisto Island in South Carolina. Locations on Fripp Island and Edisto Island saw some of the most significant beach erosion and damage to oceanfront homes in the entire area.

An area of low pressure tracked from the Gulf of Mexico to off the southeast coast, producing widespread precipitation across southeast South Carolina. A wedge of high pressure provided shallow, cold air, supporting the development of freezing rain at many locations away from the immediate coast. Across many inland areas, a major ice storm occurred with one to three quarters of an inch of ice accumulation and even a few one inch accumulation amounts reported. Widespread trees, large tree limbs, and power lines were reported down due to ice. Many trees were down and blocking area roadways including Interstate 95 and Interstate 26. Widespread, long duration power outages also occurred especially across inland areas. Numerous bridges around the region were closed due to ice accumulation, adding to hazardous travel conditions.

An upstream shortwave, a seabreeze pinned along the coast and outflow boundaries supported numerous thunderstorms within an environment characterized by MLCAPE exceeding 3000 j/kg and downdraft CAPE ranging between 800-1200 j/kg. Two thunderstorms impacted the Charleston Tri-County region while another small complex of thunderstorms moved into Allendale, Hampton and Colleton Counties during the evening. Most reports included damaging winds, where brief wet microbursts blew down trees and power lines at scattered locations. The largest hail was limited to quarter size.

A powerful coastal storm off in the Atlantic produced high winds and dangerous surf conditions.

A prolonged high surf and beach erosion event took place from the 10th through the 12th of September. A ridge of high pressure at the surface brought brisk northeast winds to the coastal waters. This combined with high swells from distant hurricane Florence in the Atlantic to produce significant high surf and beach erosion across a large section of the southeast South Carolina coast. Significant erosion took place at the far northern end of Wild Dunes resort on the Isle of Palms where some condominiums and homes had foundations, power lines, and sewer lines exposed. Significant erosion and washover was also reported down on Edisto Island and on Folly beach.

High winds between a departing low pressure system and high pressure building into the area caused damaging winds for several hours. Numerous large limbs, trees, and power lines were knocked down in and around Edisto Beach, Beaufort, Walterboro, Whitesville, North Charleston, Nixville, Moncks Corner, and Lady's Island. Some of the trees and limbs fell across roads. Several large port container crates were blown over at the Wando terminal in Mt. Pleasant.

Tropical Storm Tammy moved ashore on the northeast Florida coast, but the strongest effects were well north of the actual center. Tropical storm wind gusts as high as 59 mph affected the South Carolina coast for many hours during the event. This downed numerous trees and power lines on Fripp Island, Hilton Head Island, Wadmalaw Island, Johns Island, Edisto Island, and at Edisto Beach, Beaufort, and Hollywood. The most widespread tree damage was in Beaufort county where 30 trees were knocked down, one of which fell into a residence.The storm also produced coastal flooding and high surf. Severe beach erosion occurred at the Isle of Palms, Edisto Beach and Hunting Island during high tides. The worst damage occurred at Edisto Beach where several homes were undermined by the surf, with one house having to be condemned.

The center of Tropical Storm Gaston came ashore near Bulls Bay with sustained 70 mph winds around 930 am on August 29th. The center moved through northern Charleston county into eastern Berkeley county that afternoon. Maximum wind gusts were 81 mph at the Isle of Palms, 73 mph at the East Cooper Airport in Mount Pleasant, 59 mph at Pineville, 55 mph at the Charleston Airport, 51 mph at Folly Beach, and 48 mph in Downtown Charleston. Wind damage occurred in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties with the most widespread and significant damage occurring in northern Charleston county and in Berkeley county. The winds knocked down numerous trees and large limbs resulting in major damage and the destruction of 8 structures in Charleston county. Over 3000 structures in the 3 counties sustained minor damage. Damage to structures included shingles, siding, gutters, and broken windows. Trees and limbs also fell onto vehicles resulting in damage. There was also damage to power lines and poles, fences, signs, and mail boxes. At the height of the storm, over 150,000 people were without power. A few power outages occurred in Dorchester county, but most of the power outages were in northern Charleston county and the northern and eastern parts of Berkeley county. Total storm damage estimates were 7.6 million dollars in Charleston county and around 9 million dollars in Berkeley county.The maximum storm surge associated with Gaston was estimated to be 4 to 4.5 feet in Bulls Bay.

A strong wedge was in place over the Carolinas and Georgia. An area of low pressure developed off the coast and tracked to the northeast on the 26th and into the early morning hours of the 27th, producing freezing rain and freezing drizzle. Ice accretion was generally in the 1/4 inch to around 1/2 inch range. There were trees, large limbs and power lines down that disrupted the power over the low country for several days.