Garden City Beach, October 13, 2025

News Summary

Garden City Beach faced significant flooding due to a combination of king tides, heavy rain, and an approaching nor’easter, leading to local cleanup efforts. Streets like Atlantic Avenue were notably impacted, and residents reported it as the worst flooding experience in recent years. Travel advisories were issued for neighboring areas, including North Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet, as further rainfall is anticipated. The community is taking action to mitigate the effects and prepare for worsening weather conditions.

Garden City Beach

On October 10, 2025, flooding impacted Garden City Beach due to king tides, prompting residents and business owners to implement cleanup efforts. The flooding was further intensified by heavy rainfall and an impending nor’easter expected to hit the coast shortly after.

Streets throughout Garden City Beach, notably Atlantic Avenue, saw significant flooding, resulting in closures from the causeway to the beach. A watermark was visibly marked on the door of Coastside Realty located on Dogwood Drive. The National Weather Service has predicted minor flooding levels ranging between 7.5 to 8.5 feet along with approximately four inches of rain expected during the event.

Local native Airanna Perez shared her familiarity with the flooding, indicating that more water was anticipated over the weekend as weather conditions worsened. Edwin Riedel was seen using a squeegee inside The Bar on Garden City Beach, while customers participated in the cleanup efforts to address the waterlogged conditions.

Many residents, such as Sandy and Susan Campbell, noted that this incident marked the worst flooding seen since they moved into the area nearly three years ago. Additional flooding concerns extended to neighboring areas, including North Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet, with travel advisories issued for drivers to avoid flooded roads.

Upcoming Weather Events

Heavy rains on October 12 were expected to exacerbate flooding in nearby Georgetown, where if conditions worsen, water could reach local businesses on Front Street. Georgetown County is projected to receive between 4-7 inches of rain, while Myrtle Beach anticipates 2-3 inches based on forecasts. A flash flood advisory remains in effect for vulnerable locations across Horry County and Georgetown County, with local officials urging minimal travel.

Alongside the flooding response in Garden City Beach, a separate incident in Little River resulted in the collapse of a seawall, displacing seven residents from a multi-unit residential building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from this incident. Key points to remember include the potential for further rain and flooding conditions following the recent king tides.

Historical Context

This flooding incident is part of a larger pattern experienced in the region, which has seen severe weather events in recent years. Previous storms like Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016, as well as another nor’easter in December 2023, have contributed to similar flooding situations. Each of these storms brought significant rainfall, leaving lasting impacts on local infrastructure and community safety.

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Additional Resources

• Post and Courier: Myrtle Beach King Tide Flood Garden City
• Wikipedia: King Tide
• WBTW: Resident Frustrated as King Tides Flood Garden City Streets
• Google Search: King Tides
• WFMJ: New Jersey Declares Emergency as Nor’easter Approaches
• Google Scholar: Flooding Effects
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Nor’easter
• WBTW: Horry County Coastal Flood Advisory in Place
• Google News: Horry County Flooding
• Post and Courier: Georgetown Horry Counties Flooding

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