THURSDAY, AUG. 31, 2023

As part of the island's emergency management plan, KICA and the Town of Kiawah Island issue joint emergency communications to members.

Tropical Storm Idalia passed over our area last night around 10 p.m., coinciding with a high king tide that resulted in flooding that closed several roads. Several trees and large limbs were cleared from roads last night. While much of the hazardous flooding has receded, this morning's 9 a.m. king tide could be delaying some drainage, and some roads have standing water.


No significant power outages were reported overnight. A small outage impacted Trumpet Creeper Lane this morning.


Initial damage assessments are underway. While these assessments have not been completed at this time, most of the island's roads appear to be passable. For your safety, please stay off of roads, leisure trails and boardwalks, while inspections and debris cleanup are underway.


KICA and the town are checking for visible damage to personal property. Any members' homes with visible damage will be contacted directly.


See some photos from last night's flooding. View the live beach cam at the Sandcastle.

HOURS OF OPERATION


Most facilities are reopening later today and Friday.


Kiawah Island Community Association

The Sandcastle and KICA offices reopen today at noon. Gate access for commercial service providers also reopens at noon. View more details on the event calendar.


Freshfields Village

Check special hours on the Freshfields website.


Town of Kiawah Island

Town Hall is closed today, but residents can call or submit concerns here. Any recycling services that were not completed Wednesday will be picked up today, along with yard debris. Stay informed at kiawahisland.org.


Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Normal operations have resumed. Visit kiawahresort.com for details.

HELPFUL LINKS


National Weather Service

National Hurricane Center

Local Media: Live 5 News, ABC News 4, Count on 2, Post & Courier

HURRICANE GUIDES:

South Carolina | Charleston County | Town of Kiawah Island

MEMBER SERVICES: 843-768-9194______MAIN GATE: 843-768-5566______THE SANDCASTLE: 843-768-3875