Clarendon County Emergency Management / 911 Dispatch Center

06/02/2026

Boil Water Advisory
AREA AFFECTED BY THIS ADVISORY: WOODLAKE DR & GARDEN PLACE CT (WYBOO PLANTATION AREA) CAUSE OF THIS ADVISORY: LINE REPAIR. People in the affected area are advised to vigorously boil their water for one full minute before drinking or cooking. The advisory was issued due to a service interruption in the affected area.
Don?t use ice made from unboiled water for drinking.
We are working to fix the problem as quickly as possible. You will be notified once the water has
been tested and deemed safe to use. If you have any questions, please call (803)433-3255.
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06/02/2026

The water will be shut off in your area due repairs in the LAKEWOOD DR AREA, for estimated time frame of TBA
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05/27/2026

Southeastern Orangeburg SC-Clarendon SC-
348 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
..A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Clarendon and southeastern Orangeburg Counties through 430 PM EDT...

At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Holly Hill, or 16 miles northeast of Saint George, moving northeast
at 30 mph.
..Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor...

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Manning, Holly Hill, Summerton, Santee Cooper Regional Airport,
Santee, Eutawville, Vance, Rocks Pond Campground and Marina, Eautaw
Springs, Indian Bluff Recreation Park, Davis Station, Blounts
Landing, Mill Creek Marina and Campground, and Foreston.

This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 89 and 98, and
between mile markers 109 and 114.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

05/27/2026

Central Orangeburg SC-Southeastern Orangeburg SC-Calhoun SC-
Clarendon SC-Sumter SC-
139 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
..A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Calhoun, Clarendon, southwestern Sumter and east central Orangeburg
Counties through 230 PM EDT...

At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elloree, or 10 miles east of Brookdale, moving northeast at 45 mph.
..Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor...

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Sumter, Manning, South Sumter, Summerton, Elloree, Alcolu, Santee
State Park, Santee Cooper Regional Airport, Mulberry, Millwood,
Santee, Pinewood, Cameron, Paxville, Vance, Poplar Creek Landing,
Rimini, Stumphole Landing, Brogdon, and Lone Star.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 near mile marker 147, near mile marker 150, and
between mile markers 156 and 167.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 89 and 128.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

05/15/2026

Stay informed this hurricane season by following the right sources!
Here are some must-follow accounts to keep you updated on all things this hurricane season:
-SCEMD for emergency updates
NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center for hurricane forecasts
U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) for local forecasts
South Carolina Department of Public Safety for road conditions
SCDOT for road closures

05/12/2026

The 2026 Hurricane guides are out digitally. We should have hard copies within the next few weeks. Once the hard copies arrive, we will place them in all county buildings or contact the Emergency Management Office

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is the coordinating agency responsible for the statewide emergency management program.

05/10/2026

Fresh from the printing press and still warm from the ink, the 2026 South Carolina Hurricane Guide is here!
Step right up and snag your copy. Inside you’ll find storm smart tips, evacuation know how, safety checklists, and all the preparedness scoops you need before hurricane season makes the headlines.
Grab the guide and spread the word.
Download: https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/

05/04/2026

Here are the official storm names for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season and how to pronounce them.
Because we were all really losing sleep over how to say Dolly, Sally, and Kyle.
Those were tough ones.
Not anymore.

05/01/2026

May is Hurricane Preparedness Month in South Carolina.
Hurricanes bring more than just wind. In addition to high winds, they can also cause storm surge, heavy rain and flooding, rip currents, and tornadoes.
Know the difference:
Watch = Conditions are possible.
Warning = Dangerous weather is happening or expected.
Don’t ignore the wind. High winds can be dangerous, so seek shelter when they are forecast.
Get more preparedness tips at: https://hurricane.sc

04/29/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Boil Water Advisory Repeal
AREA AFFECTED BY THIS REPEAL: LIZZIE CREEK & HUDSON RD AREA. People in the affected area no longer need to boil their water before drinking or cooking.
Water samples were tested by a certified lab, and the results show that the water is now safe for drinking and cooking. If you have any questions, please call the (803)433-3255.
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