Hurricane Ian slams into South Carolina, making another landfall after a deadly march across Florida that washed away houses, stranded thousands and left an unknown number of people dead.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleShare
Ian, now classified as a post-tropical cyclone, will bring heavy rain and potential flash flooding to parts of North and South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia until at least Saturday morning as it weakens, the NHC said.At least 21 dead in Florida Georgetown, with a population of about 10,000, is a tourist destination known for its oak-lined streets and more than 50 sites on the National Registry of Historic Places. The town was heavily damaged by 1989's Hurricane Hugo.Even before Ian's arrival, Charleston was seeing torrential rain. Video clips on social media showed deep water in some streets in the port city, which is especially prone to flooding.
On Pawleys Island, just north of Georgetown, the pier had collapsed into the ocean and town hall was surrounded by water, according to videos and messages posted online by the local police department.Two days after Ian first hit Florida, the extent of the damage there was becoming more apparent.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hurricane Ian starts lashing South Carolina after pounding FloridaAs much of Florida takes stock of the apocalyptic damage left by Hurricane Ian, the Category 1 storm is lashing South Carolina, where an expected afternoon landfall may deliver more lethal flooding and enough force to alter the coastal landscape. 9News
Read more »
Florida damage among ‘worst in US history’ as Hurricane Ian lands in South CarolinaStorm surges, high winds and floods are expected across the Carolinas into the weekend as the death toll in Florida is expected to climb significantly.
Read more »
Hurricane Ian: death toll in Florida rises as storm bears down on South Carolina – liveState’s death toll rises to 21, most yet to be confirmed by officials to be related to storm, while the storm is expected to make landfall in South Carolina today
Read more »
'Substantial loss of life' possible in Florida as Tropical Storm Ian takes aim at South CarolinaHurricane Ian's powerful combination of winds, rain and storm surges have battered Florida and left people dead. 9News
Read more »
'Substantial loss of life' possible in Florida as Tropical Storm Ian takes aim at South CarolinaHurricane Ian's powerful combination of winds, rain and storm surges have battered Florida and left people dead. 9News
Read more »