Horry County residents fear post-rain flooding is getting worse

CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — It's almost day three of flooding across parts of Horry County.

Some residents said they want to see something done about these rising water levels because they fear it's only become worse.

"It's crazy. They need to do something about this," Thomas Brown said.

He's talking about what normally is a road becoming an extension of the Waccamaw River because of so much flooding from the recent rain.

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Many people across Horry County are unable to drive down roads. Others had to park their cars on higher ground.

"It's getting worse and worse," Thomas Brown said.

Residents along Waccamaw River Drive trudged through the water in their waterproof gear just to grab belongings from their cars.

Road closed signs were seen near the Conway Riverwalk as flooding made the streets impassable.

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"After being here for 16 years, we've seen hurricanes, we've seen rains but nothing like this," John Novak said.

Drivers trying to get to local Conway businesses had to turn around.

"I don't think this is over. We've still got some more to go. I would like to see this mitigated," Novak added.

Saturday afternoon's flooding was a sight to see for a couple that recently moved to the Grand Strand from New York.

"We came here in June and we haven't seen anything like this," said Ruth Ann Akacki.

However, she said it's about perspective since this act of nature is nothing like what people are seeing in parts of Texas.

"We'll walk someplace else. It's not a big deal. We have food in our refrigerator and a warm home, so we're blessed," Akacki said.