On Monday, September 14, Steve Hirsch of SIPOA and Patrick Barrineau of Coastal Science & Engineering presented details about the planned sand scraping project at a Get the Scoop meeting.
If you missed the presentation, you can view it by clicking here. You can also view the presentation at sipoa.org by clicking Activities and Events, then Get the Scoop presentations.
Below is a copy of one of the slides outlining some of the project details that are helpful to know.
–Tidelines Editors
This summer has been eerily quiet on the tropical weather front for us in the Lowcountry. Remember, things can change quickly.
Roughly 90% of all Atlantic tropical weather typically occurs in August, September, and early October. Hurricane season peaks on September 10. The majority of the biggest storms have appeared within a week or two of September 10.
Now is the time to complete your hurricane preparations. Tidelines began publishing our Hurricane Hints series back in 2017. You can find our Hurricane Hints anytime on the Tidelines website. Use the Hurricane Hints dropdown menu.
Remember, be prepared; stay safe.
–Tidelines Editors
Charleston County is forecast to experience potentially record-breaking heat indices, with some of the highest values across the Southeast.
While Coastal South Carolina is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning, an Extreme Heat Watch is expected for Saturday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, with heat index values potentially reaching 117°F.
This is more than just a hot summer day. These conditions can become life-threatening, particularly with prolonged exposure or strenuous outdoor activity.
During this period of extreme heat, please encourage personnel and the public to:
If someone shows signs of a heat-related emergency, call 911 immediately, move them to a cooler location, and begin cooling measures while awaiting emergency responders.
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– Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island
Community Education – SIPOA Infrastructure
SIPOA maintains a wide range of infrastructure on the island, including stormwater, roads, beaches, and lakes. In an effort to help educate residents on how SIPOA manages this infrastructure, we have created an Infrastructure Master Plan. This page serves as a dashboard that outlines SIPOA’s infrastructure management practices. Each month, we will highlight a different piece of the Infrastructure Master Plan.
STORMWATER OUTFALLS
A stormwater outfall is the point where stormwater leaves a stormwater pipe and enters the downstream marsh.
The marsh is always changing, and the path the stormwater takes from the pipe to the tidal channel must be maintained as part of the stormwater infrastructure.
This summer, the engineering interns completed an in-depth survey and condition assessment of all 64 stormwater outfalls on Seabrook Island. The results of this study are presented in one of our newest pieces, the Stormwater Outfall Management Program. This program outlines past, present, and future outfall maintenance practices.
We hope that this tool helps residents understand more about this piece of SIPOA’s infrastructure.
-Submitted by SIPOA
(Image credit: SIPOA)
King Tide is a commonly used term describing high tides that are higher than normal. They usually occur during a full or new moon or during specific seasons throughout the year. Charleston’s average high tide range is about 5.5 ft., but during a king tide event, it can reach 7 ft. or higher.
King Tides can cause flooding in low-lying areas, resulting in road closures on Seabrook Island, as well as the Johns Island and Charleston areas. This is particularly true when a king tide coincides with significant rain and/or wind.
The next dates of the predicted King Tides are August 11-12.
Continue reading “King Tides in the Charleston Area August 11-12”
The Town of Seabrook Island is switching from Code Red to Everbridge, a mass notification system that delivers only critical, local emergency alerts.
With hurricane season underway, Everbridge will provide timely, area-specific warnings and instructions during weather events and other emergencies.
This system will be used exclusively for emergency notifications, including all alerts from the National Weather Service. To sign up or update your contact info, click here.
-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island
Early September is peak hurricane season, so now is the time to complete any unfinished projects from the Early Summer Hurricane Preparedness Checklist and to move on to these important actions.
Remember, be prepared; stay safe.
Our Hurricane Hints can be accessed at any time on the Tidelines website. Use the Hurricane Hints dropdown menu.
–Tidelines Editors
King Tide is a commonly used term describing high tides that are higher than normal. They usually occur during a full or new moon or during specific seasons throughout the year. Charleston’s average high tide range is about 5.5 ft., but during a king tide event, it can reach 7 ft. or higher.
King Tides can cause flooding in low-lying areas, resulting in road closures on Seabrook Island, as well as the Johns Island and Charleston areas. This is particularly true when a king tide coincides with significant rain and/or wind.
The next dates of the predicted King Tides are July 13-14.
Continue reading “King Tides in the Charleston Area July 13-14”Hurricane season began on June 1 and runs through November 30. Now is the time to prepare, before we even receive warnings that a hurricane is imminent.
Our Hurricane Hints can be accessed at any time on the Tidelines website. Use the Hurricane Hints dropdown menu.
Remember, be prepared, stay safe.
–Tidelines Editors
King Tide is a commonly used term describing high tides that are higher than normal. They usually occur during a full or new moon or during specific seasons throughout the year. Charleston’s average high tide range is about 5.5 ft., but during a King Tide event, it can reach 7 ft. or higher.
King Tides can cause flooding in low-lying areas, resulting in road closures on Seabrook Island, as well as the Johns Island and Charleston areas. This is particularly true when a king tide coincides with significant rain and/or wind.
The next dates of the predicted King Tides are June 14-16.
Continue reading “King Tides in the Charleston Area June 14-16”Seabrook Island has been spared from the worst of nature’s wrath for the past several years. It is important to remember that the potential for many weather-related emergencies, including floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes, is ever-present.
As we approach the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30, now is the time to plan and prepare for the possibility of a hurricane affecting the Lowcountry.
Tidelines will again provide a series of articles outlining steps you can take to prepare for a weather emergency. The first two articles will provide checklists of preparations to perform early in the summer and then in mid-summer. The first will appear in mid-June and the other in July. The third article will provide a checklist of actions to take as a storm approaches and will be published if and when needed. The fourth article will address the steps to take for evacuation and sheltering when deemed appropriate and will be published if and when needed. Our entire Hurricane Hints 2026 can be accessed at any time on the Tidelines website. Look for the dropdown menu. This dropdown also includes a comprehensive listing of resources pertinent to hurricanes.
Last, please keep in mind that the Tidelines staff, all volunteers, will make every effort to keep our followers informed of the status of storms, evacuation procedures, and recovery efforts during such an event, assuming we have Internet capability. Please also check the Town of Seabrook Island’s website and watch for SIPOA’s e-blasts. In addition, both the Charleston County Emergency Management Department and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) Hurricane Guide contain a wealth of information on hurricanes.
Remember, be prepared; stay safe.
-Tidelines Editors
Mark your calendars for Disaster Awareness Day 2026
The Town of Kiawah Island will host Disaster Awareness Day on Friday, May 29, from 10:00 am to noon at Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway.
Guest speaker, Mike Lamb, Director of Safety & Security (KICA), will speak about “What It’s Really Like When the Storm Hits.” This year’s keynote speaker, Chief Christopher Way of Charleston County EMS, will present a talk entitled “Leadership During Crisis: Decision-Making in a Major Storm.” A panel discussion will cover how the Emergency Operations Center functions.
The event program will run from 10:00 am to noon. Attendees are invited to arrive at 9:30 am to explore exhibitors’ displays. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Sign up here.
-Submitted by Town of Kiawah Island
(Image credit: TOKI)