More on Road Conditions

Dennis Pescitelli wrote in that as of approximately 5 PM:

Seabrook Island Road is closed between Baywood and the Lake House; it is open at the loop intersection with itself.

Royal Pine is closed at both Old Forest and Old Oak Walk. Old Oak Walk is open at Royal Pine.

There are still sections of standing water on Cap’n Sams.

The Haulover and High Hammock are clear.

This report reflects an ebbing tide and a break in the rain.  Conditions could worsen again depending on either factor.

Again, this is not an official report, but one we feel you should be updated on.

Submitted by Tidelines Editors

 

Road Conditions

Ty Headley reported at 5:30 pm  that you can use the north loop of Seabrook Island Road to exit the island with no problem. The road to Freshfields is now manageable, some standing water around Bohicket entrance but not a hazard.

Tidelines has not received official confirmation of this, but we want to let you know what other Seabrookers are observing.

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Information on Road Blockage

Al Ivester returned from Freshfields to Seabrook Island at 2 pm. He reports that there was about two feet of water on the road near the entrance to Bohicket but the road is passable in a SUV or truck.

He also has informed us about a tree down approximately five miles north of Seabrook.  It has blocked the road since 11:30 this morning. He was able to detour around to Maybank via River Rd.

Tidelines has not received official notification of this, but is posting it for your information.

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Berkeley Electric Issues Warning

Jody Turner, Town Councilman, sent in the following comment.  We felt it was so important that in addition to seeing this warning in Comments, we would post his statement.

“Berkeley Electric also wants to warn people to be careful around transformers–those green boxes along the roads. If standing water is close to one, DO NOT WALK IN IT. There are safeguards, but there is still a chance of electrical current in the water.”

Even in this weather, pets have to be walked, so please be cautious.

 

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Update on Storm & Flooding

A few updates on weather related problems.

A Seabrook resident has reported that the parkway to Freshfields is not passable as of 11:00 this morning.  This is not an official announcement but an advisory to our readers.

The Seabrook Island Club has sent members an email telling them that they will be closing all operations today, Saturday, October 3.

As reported by the town, everyone is urged to remain at home and not attempt to travel local roads.

We would like to encourage you to comment on this post if you hear of any issues related to the current weather or road conditions.  This way, Seabrookers can keep up to date with these matters.

Thank you and stay dry!

Submitted by Tidelines Editors

Local Flooding/Weather Update

The Town remains at OPCON 4 to monitor local flooding. SIPOA Security reported early Saturday morning that the loop intersection of Seabrook Island Road (near Lake House, Tennis Center and Equestrian Center) is impassable and that deep water covers the intersection of Seabrook Island Road and Oyster Catcher Court. Driving within the Town is discouraged. The Johns Island Fire Department also discourages driving on Bohicket Road. We urge you to stay off the roads, but if you must drive, watch for water covering roadways and avoid driving through water of unknown depth.

The Lake House is in after-hours access mode from 11:00 am today until 10:00 am tomorrow (Sunday).

Visit the Town’s homepage for the latest emergency information.

Island Roads Passable But Standing Water Requires Caution

[NOTE: Property Owners should monitor their e-mail for notices from SIPOA and check with the Town’s web site for official information. Tidelines will be post information regarding conditions as they are encountered by staff, but these are not official pronouncements unless otherwise indicated. Our postings reflect conditions at the time noted; be aware that these can change.]

9::00 AM: A drive around the Island indicates that circulation is possible, but standing water at locations on Seabrook Island Road requires caution. Earlier this morning, Island Security was turning back traffic at Seabrook Island Road and Baywood. The section of SBIR between Baywood and Andell Way has standing water.

On the opposite loop of SBIR, there is standing water at the intersection of the maintenance shed area and in the area around the intersection of Cat Tail Pond. Royal Pine and the near vicinity of Old Forest also has standing water. All these roads are passable, but we advise traversing them slowly and, if possible, in vehicles with higher wheel bases.

The parkway to the traffic circle is OK, but water is building up in the ditches. Harris Teeter is open in Freshfields.

Conditions at some of these locations will likely worsen on either side of high tide, which will occur between 1:00 and 1:30 PM today.

We are posting this same information along with media bits in our story feed post near the top of this page. Use our story feed throughout this rain event for updates. We encourage our readers to provide additional information by commenting on this post, and sending photos or video to seabrookislandblog@gmail.com.

—Tidelines Staff