Hurricane news and reports from Hilton Head & Beaufort, SC

Hurricanes

Is South Carolina lucky when it comes to weather-related disasters?

COLUMBIA -- South Carolina is the only state that since 2007 hasn't been hit by a weather-related event devastating enough to merit a FEMA disaster declaration, according to a recent report.

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Bill filed to reduce home insurance rates

Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, has filed a bill to reduce wind-insurance rates by increasing the number of companies writing policies in the state and giving homeowners access to more information when buying and renewing policies.
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Storm floods Beaufort County roads, brings record-setting month of rain

A storm front pushed severe weather through Beaufort and Jasper counties Tuesday, flooding roads and prompting the National Weather Service to briefly issue a tornado warning for parts of Beaufort County.
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Sandy's impact minor on Lowcountry, reminder to be prepared

Although the winds and cool temperatures persist, damage in Beaufort County from Hurricane Sandy was minimal, especially compared to the destruction in northern states.
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Hurricane Sandy will bring strong winds, high surf to Beaufort County

Sandy's change in path brought a tropical storm watch to Beaufort County and local weather will be stronger than originally anticipated, Frank Alsheimer, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said Friday. A tropical storm warning has also been issued for waters off the coast.
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As Hurricane Isaac approaches land, air station's new jets moved out of harm's way

Commanders at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort have kept a close eye this week on Hurricane Isaac as it churned toward the Gulf Coast, where a small fleet of the base's new fighter jets are stationed.
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Hurricane Isaac brings turbulent weather to Beaufort County

Turbulent weather in Beaufort County is related to Hurricane Isaac, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston.
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PHOTO: Rain squall, spawned by Isaac, sends beachgoers packing

Brett Pason and his mother, Darlene, of Cleveland, Ohio, head for shelter as another rain squall spawned by Tropical Storm Isaac hits Hilton Head Island's Coligny Beach on Monday.
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Tropical Storm Debby soaks Florida's Gulf Coast, rain expected to continue in Beaufort County

Practically parked off Florida's Gulf Coast since the weekend, Tropical Storm Debby raked the Tampa Bay area with high wind and heavy rain Monday in a drenching that could top 2 feet over the next few days and trigger widespread flooding.
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Haley stresses hurricane preparedness during Beaufort County stop

At a press conference Friday at the Beaufort County Law Enforcement Center, Gov. Nikki Haley said she and fellow state officials have done all they can to prepare for this year's hurricane season.
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Developer uses second 30-day extension on Port of Port Royal purchase

Developers have bought a second 30-day extension for purchasing the Port of Port Royal from the S.C. State Ports Authority.