South Carolina has 32 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 5 of them major, and a trailer at Columbia is towing in 0 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 8 trailer storage facilities are listed in South Carolina; 8 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Columbia high / low | trailer | South Carolina hurricanes since 1851 | Charleston high / low | trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57° / 35° | towing | 0 | 60° / 39° | towing |
| Feb | 61° / 37° | towing | 0 | 64° / 42° | towing |
| Mar | 68° / 44° | towing | 0 | 70° / 47° | towing |
| Apr | 77° / 52° | towing | 0 | 77° / 55° | towing |
| May | 84° / 61° | towing | 0 | 84° / 63° | towing |
| Jun | 90° / 69° | towing, storm watch | 1 | 89° / 70° | towing, storm watch |
| Jul | 93° / 72° | towing, storm watch | 3 | 91° / 74° | towing, storm watch |
| Aug | 91° / 71° | stored | 10 | 90° / 73° | stored |
| Sep | 86° / 65° | stored | 13 | 85° / 68° | stored |
| Oct | 77° / 53° | stored | 5 | 78° / 58° | stored |
| Nov | 66° / 42° | towing, storm watch | 0 | 69° / 47° | towing, storm watch |
| Dec | 59° / 37° | towing | 0 | 63° / 42° | towing |
Trailer column rule: towing outside June to November; towing with a storm watch in June, July and November; stored and secured August to October.
By that rule a trailer at Columbia has 6 months towing (December to May), 3 of towing, storm watch and 3 stored. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
8 of the 32 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 4. Most fell in September (13), August (10) and October (5).
| Month | Storm | Category in South Carolina | trailer that month (Columbia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Ian | 1 | stored |
| Aug 2020 | Isaias | 1 | stored |
| Oct 2016 | Matthew | 1 | stored |
| Aug 2004 | Gaston | 1 | stored |
Charleston averages 52.5 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in August (7.0 in), before any storm is added.
8 live listings in 4 cities; by listed type: 8 indoor, 8 covered and 8 outdoor (types overlap). No South Carolina trailer storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningstar Storage - Charleston | Summerville | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV | |
| Carolina Exchange RV and Boat Storage | Myrtle Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV | |
| Myrtle Beach Travel Park Storage | Myrtle Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV | |
| No Mud RV Storage | Summerville | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV | |
| CSRA RV & Boat Storage | North Augusta | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV | |
| Irmo Boat and RV Storage | Irmo | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV | |
| Otter Self Storage | Myrtle Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV | |
| Quest RV & Boat Storage | Myrtle Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV |
| City | Trailer Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Summerville | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Irmo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| North Augusta | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 32 hurricanes NOAA records in South Carolina since 1851, 0 arrived in months our season rule marks as towing at Columbia (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May and Dec) and 32 in the other months; 4 fell in months marked towing, storm watch. At Charleston the count is 0 in months towing. 5 have come since 2000 and 5 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, South Carolina impacts fall most often in September (13), August (10) and October (5). A trailer at Columbia is stored in all three by our season rule, and towing in 0 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
8 of 8 live South Carolina listings list enclosed indoor space; 8 list covered and 8 outdoor spaces. By city: Myrtle Beach (4; 4 enclosed), Summerville (2; 2 enclosed), Irmo (1; 1 enclosed) and North Augusta (1; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Myrtle Beach (4) and Summerville (2). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 4 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 8 South Carolina listings list enclosed space; book one before June. 28 of the 32 South Carolina hurricanes on record came in months a trailer at Columbia is stored by our rule and 0 while it is towing, so the plan has to work in both states. Charleston averages 7.0 inches in August, so check the site drains.
Listings span 4 South Carolina cities. The largest groups are Myrtle Beach (4 listed), Summerville (2 listed), Irmo (1 listed) and North Augusta (1 listed). For covered spaces, Myrtle Beach (4) and Summerville (2) lead. Statewide, 8 list open lots, 8 covered parking and 8 enclosed space, so a trailer owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00013883, USW00013880); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).