Thirty-minute downpour creates rapid street flooding along Mr. Joe White Avenue as city officials urge driver caution during weekend storms
MYRTLE BEACH, NC — Rapidly accumulating rainfall created sudden street flooding across sections of Myrtle Beach on Friday afternoon, highlighting how quickly local thoroughfares can be overwhelmed during intense downpours.
A striking visual captured along Mr. Joe White Avenue at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24, demonstrated the severity of the inundation, revealing significant standing water following a heavy cell of rainfall that moved through the area.
Municipal officials note that while heavy precipitation frequently tests the capacity of the city’s stormwater infrastructure, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone zones such as the intersection of Mr. Joe White Avenue and Kings Highway, drainage systems are engineered to clear accumulated water steadily over time.
Motorists and residents navigating the area during ongoing weekend storms are urged to exercise caution and avoid driving through standing water.
Property owners or drivers observing standing water that fails to recede within the standard 72-hour window are advised to contact the Myrtle Beach Public Works Department at 843.918.2000
Source: City of Myrtle Beach Public Works
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