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HowieE · 10-03-2015, 01:12 PM

Looking at Weather Bug it is going to rain at Edisto till this evening.
If you site is at the beach is the site itself under water or just the low spots.

Looks like you will be heading into the rain as you leave home.

Edistobob · 10-03-2015, 02:07 PM

Be sure to do a check on Sunday before you head down Hwy 174 to the beach. The causeway into Edisto Beach has been closed this afternoon. At this point I can't predict if it'll be open tomorrow, but I'm thinking the water will likely recede by then. The Colleton County Sheriff's office or the Edisto Beach police should be able to give you the latest on the causeway situation.

djarrett · 10-03-2015, 02:31 PM

Bob: Have you heard anything about Hunting Island?

Thanks
Dendy

FollySteve · 10-03-2015, 03:06 PM

Lots of the coastal flooding is also due to highest tides of the year this past week. Causeway flooding may be due to time of high tide.

Edistobob · 10-03-2015, 03:06 PM

No, nothing specific. You may want to check with the Beaufort County Sheriff's office for the latest. And those of us around here will really be surprised if the Edisto Beach causeway is a problem tomorrow, especially by afternoon. If it is, it would probably be around high tide, which is around 2 am and 2:30 pm tomorrow.

djarrett · 10-03-2015, 03:20 PM

Thank you guys!

bweybright · 10-03-2015, 03:29 PM

I apologize if this is hijacking the thread. But as someone who is moving to a coastal part of the country this years I wonder: Given all the discussion and negative opinion's about buying a trailer that was delivered on salted roads in the winter this past year....does anyone worry about driving on roads that have been under salt water from tidal action?

Just curious if there is a different dynamic towards salt corrosion that comes into play.

Debnw · 10-03-2015, 03:47 PM

Edistobob,
Thanks. We did talk to ranger. They indicated that the closure was due to high tide. That and the additional rain we are pushing our arrival to Monday.
Thanks again!
Bruce n Debbie

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CRH · 10-03-2015, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bweybright

I apologize if this is hijacking the thread. But as someone who is moving to a coastal part of the country this years I wonder: Given all the discussion and negative opinion's about buying a trailer that was delivered on salted roads in the winter this past year....does anyone worry about driving on roads that have been under salt water from tidal action?

Just curious if there is a different dynamic towards salt corrosion that comes into play.

Salt in the air from living near the coast would probably be more of a concern.

djarrett · 10-03-2015, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bweybright

I apologize if this is hijacking the thread. But as someone who is moving to a coastal part of the country this years I wonder: Given all the discussion and negative opinion's about buying a trailer that was delivered on salted roads in the winter this past year....does anyone worry about driving on roads that have been under salt water from tidal action?

Just curious if there is a different dynamic towards salt corrosion that comes into play.

That's why I carry a small electric pressure washer with me!

(Greenworks)

FollySteve · 10-03-2015, 04:10 PM

You have to live within a 1/4 mile of beach for salt air to be a significant problem urge front row beach houses taking the brunt.

Salt water on some roads at time of high tides is an occasional problem but pretty rare and usually easy to avoid. Not a problem during rain because of freshwater dilution and rinsing effect of wet roads. Not anything like the problem of winter roads in the north where salty slush sticks to underside of vehicle.

Edistobob · 10-03-2015, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Debnw

Edistobob,
Thanks. We did talk to ranger. They indicated that the closure was due to high tide. That and the additional rain we are pushing our arrival to Monday.
Thanks again!
Bruce n Debbie

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Ought to be almost perfect here by Monday!

Lily&Me · 10-03-2015, 08:30 PM

And the shelling should be incredible.

Maggie

djarrett · 10-04-2015, 07:40 AM

My parents are in Columbia. They have warned about coming down I-40 to I-26 as when you hit Columbia, you will be turned away. Parts of I-26 starting to flood and they are re-routing traffic. Could be a mess.

D

FollySteve · 10-04-2015, 08:58 AM

Rain along the coast finally moving North. Starting yesterday afternoon, rain found another gear and it rained hard and long. Smart to wait a day. I think the coast will be better soon but getting here will the challenge. Upstate still taking the brunt. Might want to think about diverting south and taking a route through Georgia.

djarrett · 10-04-2015, 09:08 AM

Hunting Island State Park is out. Just got off the phone with the Ranger Station. They have closed the campground until after checkin on Tuesday (3pm). Makes the 16 hour round trip not worth it. Looks like we may head to Land Between The Lakes in Kentucky for the week. Huge let down for the kids.

D

Edistobob · 10-04-2015, 11:51 AM

Check your pm's for some info I sent you on some road closures at the beach. Be sure to do some checking before you drive all the way in.

djarrett · 10-04-2015, 12:16 PM

I-26/I-20 closed in Columbia.

I-20/I-95 closed to the beach for a 30 mile stretch.

Beach is out. Were going to move the reservation to March for kids Spring Break, but campground is already full. WTHeck?

We are headed to Land Between the Lakes, KY. (not the beach, but at least it is out of town!)

Be safe all my South Carolina friends!

A W Warn · 10-04-2015, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the info!
I hope the flooding will be over soon, for those of you with immediate travel plans!

I'm planning to travel through I-26 to I-95 on Wednesday. May have to change, further inland.
Anyone have info on any flooding, bridges, etc., on US 301 south of Orangeburg, SC? That route could be an alternate for me.
Please keep updating local info if you have any!!

Debnw · 10-04-2015, 05:42 PM

All,
Thanks for all the info on regards to weather, road closures etc. earlier this morning we decided to not make the trip not only based on your info but as you well know Edisto is under water...
Edistobob... Be safe hope you are dry. Thinking well try for a trip in the spring...
Be safe and the best of luck to all...

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