46
Recorded events
1
Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
$2.8M
Property damage
Flash Flood in Georgetown County, South Carolina: 46 recorded events between 1996 and 2025. The strongest on record measured 0. That places the county #681 nationally and #10 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Flash Flood in Georgetown County, South Carolina: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for flash flood in Georgetown County is the 2010s, when 19 of the county's 46 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Georgetown County archive, flash flood makes up 11.6% of all recorded severe weather across 11 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #681 for this hazard and #10 within South Carolina, putting it in the 77.6 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Oct is the peak month for flash flood in Georgetown County with 19 recorded events, while Jan is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2018 | PLANTERSVILLE | 0 | 1 | 0 | $20K |
| Sep 18, 2000 | GEORGETOWN | 0 | 0 | 1 | $750K |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2025 | GEORGETOWN | 0 | $20K |
| Oct 12, 2025 | GEORGETOWN | 0 | $10K |
| Oct 12, 2025 | GEORGETOWN | 0 | $1K |
| Aug 9, 2024 | ANNIEVILLE | 0 | $1K |
| Aug 6, 2024 | SUNNY SIDE | 0 | $1K |
| Aug 6, 2024 | MURRELLS INLET | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | MURRELLS INLET | 0 | $1K |
| Aug 6, 2024 | MURRELLS INLET | 0 | $1K |
| Dec 17, 2023 | GEORGETOWN | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 17, 2023 | GEORGETOWN | 0 | $0 |
Other hazards here
More from Georgetown County
- Thunderstorm Wind 173
- Hail 97
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
The remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon passed over Georgetown county. Based on spotter reports and radar estimates, over 8 inches of rain fell in a short period of time in the town of Georgetown. Numerous streets were reported flooded by emergency managers, and newspaper accounts illustrated standing water in excess of 2-3 feet in many areas. Many motorists had to abandon their cars due to the rising water, with many automobiles sustaining water damage. Numerous homes also sustained flood damage, particularly along Hawkins Street. Most businesses were forced to close for the day along Front and Fraser Streets, an area that was particularly hard hit with flooding. Only one injury was reported when a policeman had a heart attack after the flood waters entered his home. He was treated and released from a local hospital.
Portions of Highway 17, 17A, 521 and 701 were closed due to flood waters. The water was reportedly up to 5 feet deep in portions of Georgetown. There were reports of flooded homes and businesses. A nursing home was being evacuated due to severe flooding. Numerous vehicles were stranded in the flood waters and the occupants had to be rescued and brought to safety.
Flash flooding was reported along portions of S Beech Ave. due to more than 5 inches of rain which began overnight and was ongoing. One residence reportedly had water coming into the house. Poor drainage contributed to the flooding.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many flash flood events are on record in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
46 flash flood events are recorded in Georgetown County between 1996 and 2025, causing 1 direct deaths.
What is the strongest flash flood recorded in Georgetown County?
The strongest flash flood on record in Georgetown County measured 0.
Where does the flash flood data for Georgetown County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Flash Flood in Georgetown County, South Carolina.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/south-carolina/georgetown-county/flash-flood/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.