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Tropical Storm — Barnwell, SC

Aug 30, 2023

Lifting up out of the Big Bend of Florida, Hurricane Idalia weakened to a Tropical Storm as it moved out of southeastern Georgia. The tropical system then moved northeast along the coastal plain of South Carolina. This system produced scattered tree damage, some flooding and one confirmed tornado.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1120691). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Barnwell, SC

This event is one of many recorded floods in Barnwell County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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