Help document upcoming King Tides in South Carolina!

Do you live on the South Carolina Coast or are planning a trip during August 28 - September 2? If yes, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) needs your help to capture photos for the South Carolina King Tides initiative!

Every year, coastal areas of South Carolina experience “King Tides,” which refers to a seasonally high tide that occurs when the moon is close to the earth during its orbit. According to SC DHEC, King Tides may cause noticeable impacts such as flooding in low-lying areas and coastal erosion, especially if a heavy precipitation event occurs during the King Tide. The South Carolina King Tides Initiative helps SC DHEC document and better understand the types of impacts these extreme tides have on the state. The initiative also raises public awareness of the impacts of coastal hazards.

Based on the tide charts, the next King Tide event in South Carolina will occur from August 28^th through September 2. If you would like to participate and submit photos documenting King Tides, visit MyCoast: SouthCarolina to download the MyCoast: South Carolina app for your smartphone or tablet to upload photos. For more information, please visit SC DHEC’s information page.

Above: Example of a MyCoast submission from a King Tide event last year

Check out the August 2015 Newsletter!

The August 2015 CISA & CoCoRaHS Condition Monitoring Newsletter is hot off the press and ready for you to read! This month we feature articles about increasing dry conditions in the Carolinas, including perspectives from our observers as well as the regular update from the US Drought Monitor. We selected Karen Schuck from Georgia as our Condition Monitoring Star of the Month and showcase some of her condition monitoring reports. Additionally, we provide a recap from the July Observer Conference Call and an article on drought impacts on health , both of which we hope will provide you with some new ideas on topics to include in your reports.

Be sure to check your inbox or here for a copy of the newsletter. As always, keep up the great work and let us know if you have any questions, ideas, or concerns!