Georgetown County Emergency Management

10/17/2026

A big change in our weather is underway today (17 OCT)! The National Weather Service Wilmington has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for coastal Georgetown County from 6 AM through this evening. A strong cold front will move through this morning, bringing showers and strong northerly winds, with gusts up to 40 mph possible today. A developing nor’easter offshore will keep conditions hazardous through the weekend, with dangerous surf and breaking waves possible along east-facing beaches. Use caution near the water, and stay weather aware through the weekend!

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!

10/11/2026

The National Weather Service Wilmington NC has issued a Special Weather Statement for parts of Georgetown County until 11:45 AM EDT today, Sunday, October 11. A line of strong thunderstorms is moving northeast at 35 mph, with wind gusts up to 40 mph possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Monitor conditions closely and stay weather aware.

10/10/2026

1007 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
South Central Georgetown County in northeastern South Carolina...

* Until 1045 AM EDT.

* At 1007 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Winyah Bay Entrance, moving north at 10
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Yawkey South Island and Winyah Bay
Entrance.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

10/10/2026

The remnants of Isaias will move across our area today bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of isolated tornadoes. Largest impacts are expected along the coast

10/09/2026

Georgetown County Emergency Management continues to monitor the developing weather situation for this weekend. While Hurricane Isaias remains well to our west, tropical moisture will move into our area and could bring several weather impacts to Georgetown County.

A Flood Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday morning for Georgetown County. Heavy rain is expected at times, with 2–4 inches possible and locally higher amounts possible, which could lead to flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Isolated severe weather is possible Saturday night into early Sunday, while coastal areas could also see minor flooding, rough surf, and dangerous rip currents.

Everyone should secure outdoor items, avoid driving through flooded roadways, use caution near the water, and keep devices charged and monitor official weather alerts throughout the weekend. Never drive through flooded roads!

Stay weather aware and be prepared for changing conditions throughout the weekend!

10/08/2026

Even with Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf, Georgetown County Emergency Management is actively monitoring the system as conditions could bring impacts to our area this weekend, including heavy rainfall, possible coastal/flash flooding, rough surf, and a Level 1 (marginal) risk for severe weather.

Now is a good time to take a few simple precautions: secure outdoor items, charge your devices, know your flood-prone areas, and avoid swimming or entering the water if surf conditions become dangerous.

We’ll continue to monitor the forecast and share updates. Stay weather aware and monitor official alerts.

10/01/2026

September may have been National Preparedness Month, but preparedness in Georgetown County doesn’t begin or end with a month on the calendar. This year’s theme, “Americans Stand Ready,” reminds us that readiness is something we build together.

Throughout September, GCEMD worked across our community to strengthen preparedness through education, partnerships, planning, and coordination.

🎒In partnership with Black River United Way, we conducted a Jr. Emergency Management Academy to fifth graders at McDonald Elementary and Sampit Elementary, helping the next generation learn how to recognize hazards, make good decisions, and prepare their families.

🏠We talked all-hazards preparedness with patrons at the Andrews Library and joined the Georgetown County Bureau of Aging Services for a Storm Preparedness Expo at Howard Gym & Auditorium.

🤝We shared preparedness tips at community events with Georgetown County Parks & Recreation’s GOAT Herd at Black River Trail Days at the Maritime Time Museum and the Andrews Recreation Center.

But preparedness isn’t only public outreach.
Behind the scenes, GCEMD continued (and continues!) working with community and response partners that will have to come together when Georgetown County faces its next emergency. GCEMD hosted and coordinated a Black River Water Trail planning meeting with Black River State Park, Open Space Institute, Winyah Rivers Alliance, and local response partners to discuss emergency planning and response along the water trail. GCEMD staff participated in South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s initial planning meeting for the 2027 State Full-Scale Exercise, helping prepare for tomorrow’s challenges before they arrive. We attended Georgetown County School Districts monthly First Responders Meeting. These monthly meetings brings together local response and support agencies together—not simply to exchange information, but to build the relationships and coordination we will depend on during an incident. That is an important part of emergency management!

Sometimes preparedness looks like a fifth grader learning what belongs in a go-kit. Sometimes it is a community member learning how to receive an emergency alert. And sometimes it is responders and partner agencies sitting around a table working through a problem before the emergency happens. Different activities. Same purpose:

Build relationships. Build capability. Build a more prepared Georgetown County.

National Preparedness Month may be over, but preparedness never stops!

09/19/2026

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, NC is tracking a strong thunderstorm across northeastern Georgetown County through 5:30 PM today, Saturday, September 19. The storm is moving southwest at 25 mph and could produce wind gusts up to 40 mph, half-inch hail, and torrential rainfall, with localized flooding possible. If you’re outdoors, consider moving inside, and never drive through flooded roadways. Stay weather aware.

09/15/2026

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, NC has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Georgetown County from 6 AM Tuesday through Tuesday evening, September 15. A strong north-to-south longshore current and a moderate risk of rip currents are expected, which could make swimming conditions dangerous and sweep swimmers into hazardous areas. Use caution in or near the water and stay weather aware!

09/11/2026

Friday, September 11, 2026: The National Weather Service Wilmington is tracking strong thunderstorms impacting western Georgetown County through 2:45 PM. Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half-inch hail, frequent lightning and torrential rainfall are possible. Areas that may be impacted include Andrews, Rhems, Sampit, Lambert and Indiantown.

If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building or vehicle. Localized flooding is possible, and never drive through flooded roadways.