Hurricane Matthew (2016)
| Landfall | Oct. 8, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Where | McClellanville, South Carolina |
| Strength at landfall | Category 1, about 85 mph sustained winds |
Matthew skirted the coast of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina as a major hurricane before making landfall in South Carolina.
What happened
- Storm surge and beach erosion hit the coast from Daytona Beach to Savannah.
- Heavy rain caused major river flooding in eastern North Carolina.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Matthew. Know your evacuation zone before the season, and leave when officials tell you to. See our hurricane prep guide and what the categories really mean.
Live trackers for towns in its path
- Charleston, SC hurricane tracker
- Daytona Beach, FL hurricane tracker
- Jacksonville, FL hurricane tracker
- Myrtle Beach, SC hurricane tracker
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