Storm exposure near Bulls Bay's highest surge readings
Awendaw borders Bulls Bay and the Cape Romain area, where Hurricane Hugo's September 21, 1989 storm tide reached some of the highest levels recorded anywhere on the East Coast, around 20 feet.
What that surge history means for water damage
Property near Bulls Bay or Cape Romain's wetlands should be assessed for both direct flood exposure and the slower moisture intrusion that follows marsh-adjacent construction — the two often need different drying approaches.
Restoration options for Awendaw properties
What to describe
Tell us how the water entered — storm surge, heavy rain, or a plumbing failure — and which areas of the home are affected.
Regional storm context
Coastal Charleston County has required 130-150 mph design wind speeds in high-hazard zones since building codes were rewritten after Hugo exposed widespread fastening failures; storm-related damage near Awendaw should be assessed against that same exposure history.