The town Hugo hit directly, nearly 20 feet of surge
Hurricane Hugo made landfall directly at McClellanville on September 21, 1989, with a storm surge of nearly 20 feet that destroyed a large part of the town — the single most damaging flood event in the area's documented history.
What that direct-hit history means for restoration
McClellanville's older waterfront cottages have likely absorbed water damage more than once since 1989, so a thorough assessment should check for moisture patterns left by earlier storms, not just the current event.
Restoration options for McClellanville properties
What helps us scope it
Note the water source, the home's distance from Jeremy Creek, and any known history of prior storm flooding.
Regional storm context
McClellanville's shrimping and oystering economy has long depended on close water access, which means most of the working waterfront carries elevated flood exposure; confirm current flood-zone status before finalizing scope.