The Kiawah Island Community Association, Town of Kiawah Island and Charleston County Emergency Management officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole.

BE ADVISED

Tropical Storm Nicole made landfall on the east coast of Florida early Thursday morning as a Category 1 hurricane. Although the storm’s track is still uncertain, the current model suggests the storm will pass over western South Carolina on Friday as a tropical depression. 

According to the National Weather Service, Kiawah will continue to see the most significant impacts tonight and into Friday afternoon. Today, Kiawah experienced flooding at high tide, due to onshore winds pushing the tide 2' higher. This caused flooding on some roadways, including the Kiawah Island Parkway and Governors Drive. Water receded with the outgoing tide. It is believed that tomorrow morning's high tide will be less significant than today, due to the wind direction changing to offshore.

There is increased risk of isolated tornados this evening and into the morning. Wind gusts of up to 30-40 mph are possible through tonight, with 20-30 mph winds expected Friday. One to three inches of rain is possible.

STAY SAFE

Residents and property owners are advised to monitor local media, and continue to use caution when venturing out. Avoid driving at high tide, if possible.

KICA has proactively closed all drainage outfalls to incoming tide, cleaned out problematic storm drains and water pumps are in use in susceptible locations.

HURRICANE GUIDES

South Carolina | Charleston County | Town of Kiawah Island

HELPFUL LINKS

National Weather Service: Charleston

National Hurricane Center 

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

The Town of Kiawah Island leads communications in an emergency situation. Be sure to get the latest updates from the town by registering for CodeRED and emergency email notifications.