Red Hill is a fast-growing census-designated place in south-central Horry County. Conway borders it to the north and Socastee to the south, US 501 crosses its northern end on the way to Myrtle Beach, and the land sits only about 36 feet above sea level. Its population climbed from roughly 10,500 in 2000 to nearly 16,000 by 2020, so many homes here are relatively new, but they share the county's long record of tropical storms.
Fire & Water Energy only makes referrals; nobody from our company shows up to dry or rebuild your home. Dial (866) 937-3230 and we will try to find an independent contractor who serves Red Hill and the Conway area, subject to availability. The how it works page and our referral disclosure spell out what happens after you call.
Low ground between the refuge and the Grand Strand
Because Red Hill is low-lying and edged by the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, heavy rain has fewer places to go. Horry County's flood guidance asks residents to make sure yards drain away from the house, ditches and storm drains stay clear, and downspouts discharge well away from foundations.
Horry County has been included in 11 FEMA major disaster declarations since 2000. Tropical systems dominate the list: Hurricane Charley and Tropical Storm Frances in 2004, then Hurricanes Matthew (2016), Irma (2017), Florence (2018), Dorian (2019) and Ian (2022), plus Tropical Storm Debby in 2024. The county was also part of the 2015 Severe Storms and Flooding declaration, when county schools closed that week, and ice storm declarations in 2004 and 2014.
Water damage repair and drying in newer subdivisions
Newer construction is not immune to leaks. Slab-on-grade homes can hide plumbing failures under flooring, attic air handlers can overflow when condensate lines clog, and wind-driven rain from a passing hurricane often enters around windows, vents and roof penetrations. Washing machine hoses and water heaters fail here as they do everywhere.
Searching for water damage repair in Red Hill usually means two jobs: drying first, rebuilding second. Contractors commonly handle emergency water removal and drying before moving on to water damage repair such as new drywall, baseboards and flooring.
Federal disaster declarations that included Horry County
FEMA records show Horry County was included in 11 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (7 hurricane, 2 severe ice storm, 1 tropical storm, 1 flood, by FEMA incident type). Declarations are made at the county level, so they do not mean every neighborhood in Red Hill was affected. The most recent:
- 2024 – Tropical Storm Debby (DR-4835)
- 2022 – Hurricane Ian (DR-4677)
- 2019 – Hurricane Dorian (DR-4464)
- 2018 – Hurricane Florence (DR-4394)
- 2017 – Hurricane Irma (DR-4346)
- 2016 – Hurricane Matthew (DR-4286)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, retrieved 2026-10-10. Counts include major disaster (DR) declarations with hurricane, flood, severe storm, tropical storm, fire, tornado, coastal storm, winter or ice storm, mudslide and dam/levee incident types.
Water, fire or storm damage in Red Hill?
Call (866) 937-3230 and tell us what happened at your Red Hill property.
Kitchen fires, smoke odor and soot residue
In newer homes with open floor plans, smoke from one burned pan can coat the whole living area. Soot on walls and ceilings, residue in HVAC returns and a persistent odor are the usual complaints after even a contained fire.
A sound contractor will usually test which cleaning method each surface tolerates, clean or replace affected materials, and treat the odor at its source rather than masking it. Our smoke damage cleanup guide lays out the stages and the questions worth asking.
Hurricane season and storm damage cleanup in Horry County
For Red Hill, a hurricane typically means hours of strong wind and heavy rain, followed by downed trees, damaged shingles and water standing in yards and roadside ditches. Horry County urges residents to learn their storm surge risk and evacuation zone even inland, since conditions vary across the county.
Storm damage cleanup often begins with tarping and tree removal. If water rose into the house, flood cleanup treats it as contaminated and calls for removing soaked drywall, insulation and carpet.
Mold prevention after a Lowcountry soaking
Warm, wet weather near the coast keeps humidity high for much of the year. A home closed up during an evacuation, or a crawl space that took on water, can develop visible mold within days.
The EPA's rule of thumb is that areas smaller than about 10 square feet are often manageable by a homeowner. Larger growth, or mold following floodwater, is a job for mold remediation with proper containment.
What Red Hill residents should do first
- Call 911 for fire, injury, a gas smell or anyone trapped by water.
- Use more than one alert method, as Horry County recommends: a NOAA weather radio, phone emergency alerts and the county's Emergency Management resources, including Code Red.
- Stay away from fallen power lines and do not walk through water that may be energized.
- Document damage with photos and keep receipts for any emergency purchases.
- Call your insurer or agent promptly; whether a loss is covered depends on your policy, and flood damage generally needs a flood policy.
Other nearby areas are on our South Carolina service areas page.
Neighborhoods and nearby communities
Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Red Hill):
- Conway · 17 mi
- Socastee · 26 mi
- Lake City · 30 mi
- Myrtle Beach · 30 mi
- Garden City · 32 mi
- Florence · 32 mi
Red Hill restoration FAQs
Is flood insurance available in Red Hill?
Horry County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, and its emergency management office strongly recommends flood coverage. Standard homeowners policies generally exclude flood, so ask your agent about a separate policy well before hurricane season.
Does an inland location protect Red Hill from hurricanes?
Only partly. The county's declarations include Hurricanes Florence, Matthew, Dorian and Ian, and inland areas still get heavy rain, wind damage and fallen trees. Check your evacuation zone through the county's Know Your Zone tool.
How do I keep water from pooling around my house?
Horry County suggests checking that the ground slopes away from your foundation, that ditches and storm drains near you are clear, and that downspouts and sump pumps send water away from the house.
Where can I watch river levels during a storm?
Horry County Emergency Management maintains a river gauges page within its flooding section. Watching gauge forecasts after a big rain can give you time to move valuables up and plan.
Who actually does the restoration work?
Independent contractors do. Fire & Water Energy is only a referral service; call (866) 937-3230 and we will try to put you in touch with a company that covers Red Hill.
Restoration guides
- Storm Damage Cleanup
- Flood Cleanup
- Emergency Water Removal
- Water Damage Repair
- Smoke Damage Cleanup
- Mold Remediation