Roads closed in Myrtle Beach as water rises. How much rain and flooding to expect

A combination of heavy rain and high tides have caused flooded streets and eroded beaches in the Myrtle Beach area this weekend.

Several roadways along Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach were closed Sunday due to coastal flooding.

The Grand Strand received about 3 inches of rain on Saturday and 3 to 5 inches on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina. In combination with king tides creating higher than usual surf, the water has been unable to drain as usual, creating localized flooding, according to NWS meteorologist Rachel Zouzias…

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