Hurricane Hugo Photo Gallery
Photos by Locations
- Charleston, Folly Beach, Edisto, Summerville, and Johns Island
- Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, and Mt. Pleasant
- Bulls Bay and McClellanville
- Francis Marion National Forest
- Georgetown to Myrtle Beach
- Inland South Carolina
Other Information
Charleston, Folly Beach, Edisto, Summerville, and Johns Island
Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, and Mt. Pleasant
Bulls Bay and McClellanville
Francis Marion National Forest
Georgetown to Myrtle Beach
Inland South Carolina
Graphs, Maps, and Other Images
Recorded Weather Values
| Station | Maximum Sustained Wind Speed | Peak Wind Gust | Minimum Sea-Level Pressure | Storm Total Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Naval Station | 137 mph (anemometer height: 118 ft.) | |||
| Charleston – Downtown City | 87 mph | 98 mph | 938.7 mb | 6.37” |
| Charleston Weather Service Office | 78 mph | 98 mph | 943.2 mb | 5.90” |
| Myrtle Beach Air Force Base | 52 mph | 76 mph | 993.5 mb | 2.30” |
| Shaw Air Force Base | 67 mph | 109 mph | 959.6 mb | |
| Florence | 44 mph | 62 mph | 989.1 mb | |
| Folly Beach C-MAN | 84 mph | 106 mph | 940 mb | |
| Mt. Pleasant | 81 mph | 95 mph | 933 mb | 8.10” |
| Georgetown EOC | 79 mph | 3.74” | ||
| Columbia Weather Service Office | 48 mph | 70 mph | ||
| Charlotte Weather Service Office | 46 mph | 87 mph | 978 mb | 3.16” |
Advisories and Warnings
September 17-19
South Carolina Agricultural Weather Advisory issued at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 19 for all S.C. zones.
September 20-21
South Carolina Agricultural Weather Advisory issued at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 20 for all S.C. zones.
Hurricane Local Statement issued by the National Weather Service in Columbia, S.C. at 11 p.m. on Sept. 21- tornado watch in effect for the Midlands, high wind warning and flash flood watch in effect for the Midlands and Northwest S.C.
State of Emergency declared in S.C. and evacuation orders for all peninsulas, barrier islands, and beach front properties except in the City of Charleston.
Evacuation order for the City of Charleston and land reversal of I-26 Eastbound.
September 22
Hurricane Local Statement issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston, S.C. at 2:05 a.m. on Sept. 22- hurricane warning, flash flood watch, and tornado watch in effect for coastal S.C.
Hurricane Local Statement issued by the National Weather Service in Columbia, S.C. at 2:46 a.m. on Sept. 22- tornado watch in effect for the Midlands, high wind warning and flash flood watch in effect for the Midlands and Northwest S.C.
Flash Flood Statement and Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service in Greenville, S.C. at 3:15 a.m., 3:43 a.m., 4:53 a.m., 5:18 a.m, 7:10 a.m., and 9:20 a.m., on Sept. 22.
Hurricane Local Statement issued by the National Weather Service in Columbia, S.C. at 6:15 a.m. on Sept. 22- tornado watch canceled for the Midlands, high wind warning and flash flood watch continue.
Tropical Storm Local Statement issued by the National Weather Service in Columbia, S.C. at 10:11 a.m. on Sept. 22- high wind warning and flash flood watch canceled, lake wind advisory put into effect for the entire state.
Severe Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service in Charlotte, N.C. at 3:00 p.m. on Sept. 22 describing effects that Hugo had on the surrounding area.