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Town of Edisto Beach: Significant Coastal Flooding Expected Due to High Astronomical Tides

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Town of Edisto Beach issued the following announcement on November 4.

OVERVIEW:

High astronomical tides and gusty northeasterly winds will cause significant coastal flooding along the

southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia coasts.

TIMING ▪ COASTAL FLOODING: Coastal flooding will remain a threat with each high tide

cycle through the rest of the week and the weekend.

HAZARDS &

IMPACTS

▪ COASTAL FLOODING: Major coastal flooding is anticipated during the morning

high tides starting today (Thursday) and lasting through Sunday. In addition, rainfall is

anticipated during the Saturday morning high tide, which will worsen impacts.

NWS ALERTS

▪ COASTAL FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS OR ADVISORIES: A Coastal

Flood Warning is in effect for Charleston and Colleton county coasts for this

mornings high tide. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect starting from the Beaufort

County coast and continuing south to McIntosh County as well as for Tidal Berkeley.

Additional Coastal Flood headlines are likely again with each high tide cycle for the

rest of the week and the upcoming weekend.

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

▪ STAY AWARE: Monitor the latest conditions and forecasts

The Town will continue to post weather alerts.  We are also monitoring with tidal gauges.  Expect flooding in low lying areas and on Palmetto Blvd, Scott Creek Road, Yacht Club Road and Docksite.  

Original source can be found here.

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