Horry County flooding has begun in areas prone to these occurances. As the Waccamaw River rises into a major flood, residents in Longs and Conway are experiencing high water.
Horry County flooding is a result of Tropical Storm Debby, which hit the Myrtle Beach area the week of Aug. 4, 2024. Depending on the area of Horry County, the storm dumped between 8 and 19 inches of rain. As a result, rainwater from further upstream is flooding the river.
Horry County flooding
Horry County flooding has begun in areas prone to these occurances. As the Waccamaw River rises into a major flood, residents in Longs and Conway are experiencing high water. pic.twitter.com/iX8gv9IrkZ
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According to the National Weather Service, the Waccamaw River near Longs reached a crest of 14.6 feet on Thursday and is slowly falling, hitting 14.4 feet Friday morning.
On Friday morning, the Waccamaw River near Conway reached 14 feet. It is expected to crest at 14.9 feet on Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service, the Pee Dee River will reach a high of 20.5 feet to 21.5 feet around August 18 and 19.
It is unclear if the Pee Dee River will cause minor flooding, moderate flooding, major flooding, or none at all.
Horry County has closed all but four boat landings due to flooding. Many parking lots are under water, and there is no space between the river and bridges.
A temporary no-wake zone has been imposed on the Intracoastal Waterway from the Fantasy Harbour Bridge to Bucksport Marina, including Rosewood and Lawsons Landings, through Aug. 23 when the Horry County flooding event is hopefully behind us.
The waterway is currently 15.67 feet high near S.C. 744 and is expected to rise to 17 feet around Aug. 19 and 20. It’s currently a minor flood, but a 17-foot crest would make it a moderate flood.
Flooding has not significantly damaged any homes, but it has begun to affect everyday life for many people.
The Conway City Marina and parts of the river walk are closed as they are slowly inundated with river water. The Waccamaw River Park and certain roads have also been closed due to flooding.
