Storms Report: Folly Beach, SC

Storm Witness Report by Gigi Madhatter

Damage Reported

"Severe erosion at public access at E. Ashley & Summer Place on Folly Beach. Collapsed sea wall, access ramp no longer connected to solid ground, boulders and rocks strewn about with 4-5' of lost sand depth."

10/13/2016 | 11:00 pm

4 hours 18 minutes after high tide at CHARLESTON (Customhouse Wharf)

Weather Overview

Wind Speed: 1.3 MPH
Wind Direction: 338°
Temperature: 69℉
Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"
Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"

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Tidal Overview

Data from CHARLESTON (Customhouse Wharf) (7.4 miles away)
Water Level: 2.1' (observed MLLW)
Tide (Predicted): 6:23 pm, 6.3'
Tide (Observed): 6:42 pm, 7.1'

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Damage Reported

Infrastructure

Erosion: Severe

Street/Road: No Damage

Public Access/Dune Walkovers: Report Damage (2 structures)

Exposed Water/Sewer Lines and/or Septic Tanks: No Exposure

Buildings

Habitable Structures: No Damage

Other Structures

Erosion Control Structures: Report Damage (1 structure)

Specific Damage:

collapsed bulkheads / revetments / seawalls

Groins: None

Pools: No Damage

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