Hilton Head Island hurricane guide¶

Hilton Head Island is a coastal barrier island town. The town says storm surge has the most potential for loss of life on the coast, and that flooding on the island can come from hurricanes, storm surge, high tides, and heavy rain. The town runs a Hurricane Center page and emergency alerts. Use the county page for county agencies and shelters.

Official website: hiltonheadislandsc.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Hilton Head Island Emergency Alerts: Free emergency alerts by email or text through the town's e-notifications. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• HHI Hurricane Center: The town's hurricane information page. Website.
• Flood Awareness: Flood hazards, flood insurance, and the town's flood hazard zone search map. Website.

County services that cover Hilton Head Island¶

Beaufort County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Hilton Head Island. The Beaufort County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Storm Center: The Sheriff's Office page for emergency alerts, evacuations, shelters, and preparedness resources. Website.
• Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Nixle alerts: Public safety messages from the Sheriff's Office. Sign up before a storm. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/
• https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/connect/stay_informed/subscribe.php
• https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/public_safety/hurricane/index.php
• https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/public_safety/flood/index.php