Horry County Emergency Management

10/21/2026

This hurricane season has been a good one for Horry County so far, but it's important to remain prepared through the entire season which ends November 30th.

Keeping your emergency kit stocked, your emergency plans ready, and knowing your zone are important steps to continue through the end of the season.

You can find preparedness information and learn your zone at: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/emergency-management/hurricanes/know-your-zone/

10/17/2026

After a very hot summer, we earned this cool fall weekend.

With cold temperatures expected overnight be mindful of heating sources. 

A developing nor’easter will create hazardous surf and marine conditions into next week.

Colder air arrives today with rain showers overspreading the area. A developing nor’easter will bring significant marine & coastal impacts this weekend into next week!

10/14/2026

The Great Shakeout earthquake drill is tomorrow! It is a great time to practice your earthquake response and safety drill.

🔔Earthquakes can happen across the United States without warning. Do you know what to do? Join millions tomorrow, Oct. 15, at 10:15 a.m. your local time for the Great Shakeout. Practicing “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” now can keep you safe later. More: ShakeOut.org

10/12/2026

It's Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina!

Knowing what to do should an earthquake occur is important because you won't get warning until the ground starts shaking.

Take time this week to practice earthquake safety and think about the ways you can prepare.

10/11/2026

Tornado Warning for central/northeastern areas of Horry County including parts of Conway, Loris and Longs until 12:15 p.m.

Seek shelter immediately!

10/11/2026

Tornado Warning for north/central Horry County including areas of Aynor and Loris until 11:45 a.m.

Seek shelter immediately!

10/11/2026

Tornado Warning for the northern areas of Horry County including parts of Nichols and those along Hwy 76 until 11:30 a.m.

Seek shelter immediately!

10/11/2026

***UPDATE 3 p.m. the watch has ended.***

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Horry County until 5 p.m.

Make sure you can receive emergency weather alerts and take action if a tornado warning is issued.

Remain weather aware.

10/09/2026

A Flood Watch will go into effect on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at 11 a.m. for all of Horry County.

Localized flash flooding may occur due to heavy rainfall during the watch timeframe.

Remember, don't drive through flooded roads.

10/09/2026

WEEKEND WEATHER - HURRICANE ISAIAS INFLUENCE

Due to Hurricane Isaias making landfall along the northeastern Gulf Coast tonight, our area will see some wet weather this weekend due to the storm's influence.

This weekend features a King Tides cycle which will also influence tidal flooding.

The main points to be aware of are:
- Coastal flooding will be possible around high tide cycles. The graph below shows the current predictive heights for tides at the Springmaid Pier gauge. Saturday morning currently looks to have the highest tide this weekend.
- Heavy rain could occur, mainly Saturday night into Sunday. Some areas could experience localized flash flooding where the heaviest rain falls.
- There is a small threat for severe weather, including a low risk for tornadoes. Whenever any risk for severe weather is present, it is best to make sure you can receive emergency weather alerts.
- Marine and surf conditions will turn hazardous beginning this evening. There will be a high risk for rip currents this weekend as well.

Those in low-lying coastal areas that experience tidal flooding should remain aware of the tides this weekend. If a road is flooded, find a different route to be safe.

HCEMD will monitor the situation this weekend and share any updates as needed.