Hurricane Florence Information

SCDNR Property Closures and Advisories
Published - 10/4/2018

Interactive map showing property closures

News Releases

• Temporary Hunting Closures will expire on October 4th, 2018
  Published - 10/4/2018

  The temporary hunting season closures that were put in place for portions of the Pee Dee and Waccamaw River drainages following the widespread and catastrophic flooding following Hurricane Florence will expire at 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 4th, 2018. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will not extend this closure beyond October 4th. Hunting may resume in these areas beginning Friday, October 5th. Keep in mind that some Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) still have public access closures or vehicular access restrictions. WMA hunters should check the DNR website for an updated list of property closures and restrictions.

  Although some areas are still affected by flood waters most game species have had opportunities to disperse and adjust since the flooding began two weeks ago. The SCDNR reminds hunters that there may be isolated areas where game species are still vulnerable or are in a stressed state following the flood. As always; please respect our natural resources, act in an ethical manner and practice good sportsmanship when going afield.

• Boating Safety Zone along South Carolina coast modified
  Published - 10/3/2018
• SCDNR Extends Temporary Hunting Closures in Portions of the Pee Dee and Waccamaw River Drainages
  Published - 9/28/2018
• SCDNR Amends Temporary Hunting Closures in Portions of the Pee Dee and Waccamaw River Drainages
  Published - 9/26/2018
• Boating suspended on additional areas of Waccamaw, Sampit, Great Pee Dee and Black rivers
  Published - 9/25/2018
• Boating suspended on a portion of the Waccamaw River
  Published - 9/24/2018
  

• SCDOT has closed the Socastee Swing Bridge

  SCDOT has closed the Socastee Swing Bridge to vessel traffic due to rising flood waters. SCDOT will advise when the bridge is open to vessel traffic once flood waters have receded to allow for safe operation of the bridge.
  Published - 9/21/2018

• SCDNR Declares Temporary Hunting Closures in Portions of the Pee Dee and Waccamaw River Drainages
  Revised and Updated - 9/18/2018
  
• Partial Closure Rescission - Except Georgetown and Horry Counties
  Published - 9.15.18
• SCDNR urges state residents to pay close attention to hurricane warnings and official updates
  Published - 9.12.18
• Mandatory Evacuation lifted for Beaufort, Japer and Colleton Counties (except Edisto Beach)
  Published - 9.11.18

Visit Emergency Management Division for additional information.

Weather Advisories

• NOAA National Hurricane Center

Preparation

• SCEMD - How to prepare for a hurricane
• Boat U.S. - How to prepare your boat for a hurricane
• FloodSmart.gov - Flood insurance information
• Hurricane Preparedness FEMA
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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