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 28th 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
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