‘Historic’ flood protections now in place as Horry County works toward resiliency plan

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WBTW) — New flood prevention measures are now in effect for Horry County after the county council’s vote Tuesday night.

New homes in flood zones must now have a three-foot freeboard elevation, which is the distance between the flood line and first floor.

A local group calls the new measures historic, but still wants to see more done.

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