CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Areas across the Lowcountry saw major tree damage after strong winds and tornados associated with Helene lashed the state. Fallen tree is seen on Night Heron Drive in Mount Pleasant as Helene impacts the area. Photo courtesy Mount Pleasant Mayor Will HaynieCourtesy of Charleston Fire DepartmentCourtesy of Charleston Fire Department Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend late Thursday night as a powerful category 4 hurricane before moving north through Georgia; However, the storm’s size and strength brought wind, heavy rain, and tornadoes to much of South Carolina. The storm’s high winds brought down powerlines and trees all over the state and prompted flash flooding in many areas. John Quagliariello with the National Weather Service in South Carolina said some of the highest wind totals included 75 mph in Beaufort, 72 mph in Aiken, 67 mph at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 66 mph at Folly Beach, and 63 mph at Charleston International Airport.