South Carolina does not take hurricane impacts the same way statewide. Along the coast, the focus may be storm surge and beach erosion.
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— SC Emergency Management Division (@SCEMD) June 1, 2026
Today is the first day of the 2026 Hurricane Season. The best time to prepare is before a hurricane comes. Stock that emergency supply kit, have a plan and make it personal!
Check out our 2026 SC Hurricane Guide to learn more:
Read it here: https://t.co/w3Ha8kmdwE#scwx pic.twitter.com/bBic3jPbcY
Farther inland, the threats can shift fast to widespread outages, blocked roads, falling trees, tornadoes, and a recovery problem that reaches well beyond the shoreline. Meteorologist Leslie Hudson has more in this YouTube short below:
Helene is a powerful reminder that South Carolina’s hurricane story is not confined to the shoreline. AP reported that nearly 45 percent of homes and businesses in the state lost power at the height of the storm, and in places like Greenwood, debris blocked every major road into the city.
With the start of hurricane season less than a week away, now is the time to ensure you and your family are prepared! 🌀
— SCDPS (@theSCDPS) May 27, 2026
The 2026 South Carolina Hurricane Guide is now available from South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Click here to access the guide and plan ahead… pic.twitter.com/E6hbUvORrM