Category: Weather

Seabrook Tidal Tables

We have had several requests to post the tide tables for Seabrook Island.  Here is a link to a fishing site that, if you scroll to the bottom, shows the tide tables for each day of the October.  If you want to see future months as well just click on the drop down menu at the top of the graphs and choose the month you wish to see.  If someone has a better site to get the tide information for Seabrook Island, please let us know and we will post it.

http://www.ezfshn.com/tides/usa/south%20carolina/seabrook/October/2015

Submitted by Tidelines Staff

Seabrook’s Storm Recovery Relatively Rapid

Considering the extent of damage in other parts of the region and the State, to our knowledge Seabrook’s damages were fortunately limited and recovery was relatively rapid. All streets were either dry or passable by Tuesday as the remaining standing water dissipated. Street cleaning equipment was put into action to brush off any debris that remained and blow out clogged storm drains. Dry, sunny days facilitated these actions, and the Fleming Tennis Tournament was held this weekend as scheduled.

In a limited number of yards and golf course fringes, shallow standing water still remains due to supersaturated ground. The Seabrook Island Club resumed normal operations on Wednesday.

The most noticeable transportation irritant remaining is off-Island; namely, the closure of Bohicket Road between Edenvale and River Road, which at this writing, is expected to reopen this week on the 16th. Main Road at Savannah Highway has re-opened, but we urge readers to monitor this situation for changes that can occur in a brief period of time. There is still a persistent problem with standing water on the opposite side of the River Road where Plowground intersects it. The dirt road going to residences was flooded out and workers were bringing in fill to raise its grade all last week. It is passable but traffic slows down to get through it.

Our experience has been that traffic flow is relatively normal, all things considered, except for congestion at pinch-point intersections like Maybank Highway and River Road, and Main and Route 17 Savannah Highway–both during rush periods (which occurs during good weather as well). A Tidelines staffer made it over to Mt. Pleasant and back on Thursday, leaving mid-morning and returning mid-afternoon, with no problems encountered and free flow on all roads.

We’ll have more on the recovery and cleanup this week.

—Tidelines Staff

Flood Update

Standing water in some of the roads decreased earlier in the day but, as of 2:30 p.m. the rain and high tide has caused water levels to rise again on Seabrook Island Rd by the Lake House and Gate and most likely in other areas.  The following travel advisory from the Fire Dept. is still in effect:

AVOID DRIVING. IF YOU MUST DRIVE, DO NOT ENTER WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.

Submitted by Tidelines Staff

SJFD Chief: Avoid Driving!

St. Johns Fire Chief Colleen Walz has emphasized the need for people to stay in their homes. Calls have been received from people who get stranded with vehicles stalled in deep water. Understand that SJFD must allocate its resources according to its assessment of received calls. As we are being spared from the worst flooding, we are responsible for avoiding unnecessary risks that could add to the extraordinary demands on first responders. AVOID DRIVING. IF YOU MUST DRIVE, DO NOT ENTER WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.

Submitted by John Gregg