15 inches of rain and a storm surge are possible. Reporter ryan kruger shows us how many people and businesses are bracing in myrtle beach, south carolina. Reporter the waves in myrtle beach attract millions of people every year. The same waves are now entering the town. Buildings along the famous boardwalk are boarded up. The beach is a lonely place. And having it to myself. Reporter robin man lives 2 miles from the shore but is not in the evacuation zone. After living in california for most of her life hits her first taste of a hurricane. Im not nervous given that i survived the storm last year were 21 inches of rain that caused all the flooding. Reporter the Weather Service is forecasting more than 1 foot of rainfall in the next 36 to 48 hours and wind mac will be a factor with because reaching 78 mph. It is the rainfall and flash flooding that could be the most the storm surge will be the biggest problem. It will cause some damage. Reporter businesses and let and neighbor stock up