Tropical Storm Debby Impacts on Myrtle Beach

Heavy rains are expected for the Myrtle Beach area as Tropical Storm Debby travels into our region. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, N.C. forecasts 16-20 inches of rain for portions of Horry and Georgetown counties and lifethreatening flash flooding could occur.

Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm and Horry County moved to OPCON 2 on Monday. A flood watch is in effect starting Monday and continuing through Aug. 9 at 8 a.m.

S.C. Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell asks people to stay off the roads if travel is not absolutely necessary.

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has canceled all events through Aug. 9.

Before the Storm

Our resource center includes action items to take ahead of a storm. You can sign up for emergency alerts for both Horry County and the City of Myrtle Beach.

Horry County offers emergency alerts through CodeRED. You may register multiple addresses or phone numbers allowing you to receive alerts for both your home and workplace. Sign up for CodeRED.

The City of Myrtle Beach utilizes Regroup to send emergency notifications during city-wide emergencies such as hurricanes. Sign up for Regroup.

After the Storm

When the storm passes and you've assessed your business, please fill out this quick form to let us know if you have any damage, if you will be closed, or if you are able to return to normal operations. This will help us best assist you.

Post Storm Survey