Horry County could see more flash flooding later this week. Here’s where it might happen.

Caroline Williamson
JASON LEE/jlee@thesunnews.com

Tropical storm Colin disappeared as quickly as it came, but there might be more flooding in store for Horry County later this week.

Heavy rain and more storms are expected throughout the week, which could result in localized floods. There is a moderate risk of rip currents at some area beaches over the next few days. The weather might finally cool off by Sunday, according to a weather brief from the National Weather Service.

While coastal areas are generally more at risk for flooding, some neighborhoods carry a stronger risk depending on base elevation and if bodies of water, such as rivers and lakes, are nearby.

Horry County has some areas that are in Zone V, which carries an additional hazard with storm waves. Zone V is defined by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as “coastal areas with a 1% or greater chance of flooding and an additional hazard associated with storm waves. These areas have a 26% chance of flooding over the life of a 30‐year mortgage.”

FEMA coordinates with local government to put out flood maps online that show which areas are in a higher-risk flood zone. Using the link, you are able to search your address and see if it falls into a more hazardous flood zone.

Some of the Zone V flood areas in Horry County include:

  • Surfside Beach, homes near Lake Elizabeth

  • Myrtle Beach, homes near Pirateland Lakes

  • North Myrtle Beach, homes off of Duffy St. and near Williams Creek

  • Myrtle Beach, Garden City homes off Underwood Drive

  • Myrtle beach homes off Holiday Blvd, near Arcadia Beach

In case of a flood occurs, the CDC recommends gathering emergency supplies, paying attention to local news for updates, and also avoiding driving through flooded areas or standing water.

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