Scenes from the storm: The Carolinas flooded!

[smahala1991]

As you may or may not have heard, a powerful hurricane has been hitting the East Coast of the United States. Two of the states that have been majorly impacted are my home state of North Carolina and the neighboring state where my family lives close to the beach in South Carolina. South Carolina has seen the most rainfal in American History in the last 1,000 years. I would now like to show you some pictures from the news of the historic flooding.

WARNING:The following photos and videos may be unsuitable for some viewers and may be graphic. Please exercise with caution.

These pictures were taken in Columbia, South Carolina. The capital city of the state of South Carolina. There an estimated 17 inches of rain has fallen

This is video of a Subway Restraunt destroyed by a flood in Columbia

This here is video of the town of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina being ravaged by inland flooding

A dam has broken in Columbia forcing citizens to evacuate mandatory.

So far 9 people have died in South Carolina in result of the flooding. The governors of both North and South Carolina have declared disaster areas in both states.

After the dam broke

Here is video of an eel swimming in flood waters in Carolina Beach, NC. There are reports Alligators are swimming in the flood waters as well.

I'm showing these images to show how nature and severe weather can be dangerous.

If you are ever in a storm like this: Please do not go out in it if you do not need to, Go to a shelter if needed, and stay off the roadways.

As you can see, Homes destroyed, Roads flooded and washed out, Cemetaries flooded, cars washed away. The part of North Carolina where I live was lucky. We got some rain,wind, and minor flooding, but nothing like this.

Please keep the people of these two states in your thoughts, prayers, good vibes. They really need it right now.

[AleDeEurope]

We're so arrogant and self-centered that we think we have control of everything, but if nature wanted, she could kill us all in a second.
Nature's amazing.

That being said, it's sad to see so much destruction. I hope all those people manage to stay as safe as possible.

[smahala1991]

I hope so too, South Carolina has a long road ahead of them

[EmpatheticLady]

Oh, my. It is amazing and intimidating to see how powerful weather can be! My heart goes out to all of those affected in your and surrounding areas. I hope your family is safe and sound as well.

[smahala1991]

I know, parts of interstate 95 in the Carolinas are still shut down from the flooding, and several dams have been breached.

[EmpatheticLady]

Whoa, 95 is shut down? That's a major highway. Good thing I'm not traveling now, haha. That runs all along the east coast.

[smahala1991]

Parts of it in South and North Carolina

[EmpatheticLady]

That's rough. The whole scene looks rough. I'm very thankful that we just got a lot of rain and some winds. We have severe thunderstorm warnings, but that is it.

[smahala1991]

ours wasn't as bad as forecasted here

[EmpatheticLady]

That's something positive.

[smahala1991]

some parts of my part of NC had minor flooding but nothing that bad

[smahala1991]

wow they took out some of my videos

[EmpatheticLady]

Too graphic for the site?

[smahala1991]

I didn't think they were that bad,

[jesse_mcminn100]

holy crap! I live in western NC and we had some major flooding here, but nowhere NEAR this!!! I used to live in Columbia as well, and that is soo scary!! I send good vibes and wishes to those who suffered through any of that.

[smahala1991]

Wow what part. I live near Hickory, NC near Charlotte 90 minutes from Charlotte

[smahala1991]

My grandpa lives near Wilmington and Myrtle Beach

[jesse_mcminn100]

currently I live in Franklin, NC. but my family lives in Asheville, which is only an hour and a half from here... I know myrtle beach got hit super hard, it had to...

[smahala1991]

Yes I saw photos of it

[SonicDare]

I sure do hope Madison Bumgarner is safe!

[smahala1991]

@SonicDare He is

[SonicDare]

So he beat the throw! Haha have to have some levity in life under these situations, or we'd all go nuts.

[BelleGirl21]

We humans are so miniscule in the grand scheme of things. What a ragic and awe inspiring occurance. My heart goes out to those affected.

[smahala1991]

I know, the most histoirc flood in 1,000 years

[smahala1991]

Update this morning they are now saying 11 people have died in the flooding

[BelleGirl21]

So sad😭

[smahala1991]

yes and over 1 billion dollars in damages

[iamyourneighbor]

My heart goes out to them
Omg is that a destroyed road?

[smahala1991]

yes it is

[Maxemeister]

This is a proof to the sad truth that no matter how much we build, my friend,

Nature always wins, in the end.

[smahala1991]

Very true. Nature/God always wins

[SonicDare]

I am saddened by this, having a friend who lives near the Outer Banks. Could you tell me, how is Charleston affected if you have had a chance to see pics or visit? What about Wilmington, N. C?

[vishna]

Thankfully I'm in a safe part of the state. But I know my sister's friends were affected by it at USC. And my boyfriend had a dangerous drive back home the day the roads on the interstate crumbled away.

[RainbowFanGirl]

So sad... My heart goes out to them. 💔

[smahala1991]

Yes and very scary

[Ashely_Princess]

That's so sad :( </3

[smahala1991]

Indeed it is, scary though my Grandpa lives only a short distance away from these places.

[Ashely_Princess]

@smahala1991 well you better check up on your grandma everyday to make sure she's ok

[smahala1991]

Grandpa, My grandma is gone now :( been gone 2 years

[CapitanMurica]

Katrina was worse...

[smahala1991]

I know, but This is closer home for me than Katrina

[CapitanMurica]

Your town will recover, Murica always does! My prayers go out to you all.

[smahala1991]

My town wasn't hit so bad, it's where my Grandpa lives