South Carolina
Portions of South Carolina experienced significant rainfall totals approaching 19 inches (480 mm) with Tropical Storm Jerry, which became the wettest known tropical cyclone to impact the state. The flash flooding covered numerous roadways and washed out bridges, with the statewide transportation damage totaling 7006450000000000000US$4.5 million. River flooding was great across the state. In addition, the rainfall broke dams, flooded houses, and covered fields, causing a damage total of 7007101000000000000US$10.1 million.
| Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in South Carolina |
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| Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref | ||
| Rank | mm | in | |||
| 1 | 470.2 | 18.51 | Jerry 1995 | Antreville | |
| 2 | 443.2 | 17.45 | Beryl 1994 | Jocassee 8 WNW | |
| 3 | 358.4 | 14.11 | T. D. #8 1971 | Sullivans Island | |
| 4 | 354.6 | 13.96 | Marco/Klaus 1990 | Pageland | |
| 5 | 342.1 | 13.47 | Mid-Aug. T.S. 1928 | Caesars Head | |
| 6 | 321.6 | 12.66 | Southeast hurricane (1940) | Charleston, South Carolina | |
| 7 | 318.3 | 12.53 | Okeechobee 1928 | Darlington | |
| 8 | 309.1 | 12.17 | Frances 2004 | Caesars Head | |
| 9 | 305.3 | 12.02 | Hilda 1964 | Caesars Head | |
| 10 | 278.9 | 10.98 | Gaston 2004 | Kingstree | |
Read more about this topic: List Of Wettest Tropical Cyclones In The United States
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