MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Rescue crews are responding to roadway flooding and accidents across Horry County and areas of the Pee Dee. Residents are asked to avoid driving if possible because of the dangers of flooding and limited visibility.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
According to North Myrtle Beach officials, water is accumulating on Highway 17, making driving very dangerous. Drivers are warned to slow down and be very cautious.
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Drivers also report that Ocean Boulevard near 14th Avenue in North Myrtle Beach has about 10″-12″ of water across the road. A Nixel alert from North Myrtle Beach officials warns drivers of how little water is actually needed to create very dangerous driving conditions.
Motorists should Avoid driving around barriers that warn you the road is flooded. It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters.
Avoid driving around barriers that warn you the road is flooded. A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles. It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters.
Any location where water is flowing across the road may result in a scour or complete wash-out. The dangers of flooding are even higher at night as the hazards become harder to recognize.” – North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety
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HORRY COUNTY ROADS
Horry County is currently reporting numerous roadways either closed or presenting dangerous driving condition because of flooding. South Carolina Highway Patrol says drivers should avoid the below roads in Horry County:
SC57 x[SC9]
SC9 x[NR THE CANDY FACTORY]
9600 KINGS ROAD (road closed)
US17 NB (road closed)
LAKE ARROW HEAD RD (road closed)
US17 x[IFO CVS] [LITTLE RIVER] (road closed)
1440 US17 x[NR THE LAKESHORE MOTEL] [LITTLE RIVER]
SC90 x[SANDRIDGE ROAD]
4046 FAIRWAY DR x[OFF US17] [LITTLE RIVER] (road closed)
SC9 [THE LAKES PLANTATION PINES]
SC90 x[NR ROBERT EDGE CONNECTER]
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FLORENCE COUNTY ROADS
Car accidents are also being reported by highway patrol in Florence County. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the areas of the collision listed below:
I95 [166SB]
DARLINGTON COUNTY ROADS
A tree is reported in the roadway at S CHARLESTON RD x[OAKLYN RD]
Not all residents are taking heed to signs and barriers blocking roadways, leading to emergency crews having to aid them once their vehicle become disabled.
“We have had to rescue stranded motorists due to high water. In some instances, motorists have ignored or driven around signage or barriers denoting high water on roadways, and found themselves in trouble,” states North Myrtle Beach Public Information Officer Pat Dowling.
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NORTH CAROLINA
All downtown streets in the city of Whiteville, NC are being closed due to significant flooding. Brunswick Emergency Management reports Carolina Shores has “life threatening” situations Friday night with multiple water rescues being conducted. Carolina Shores is inundated with water as well as several Calabash areas. Emergency officials are opening West Brunswick High School as a shelter for those evacuating their homes.
An approximately 20 ft sinkhole on Hwy 179 and Park Road in Sunset Beach, NC has closed the road, according to Scott Garner with Brunswick County Emergency Management.
