Community Updates

Tropical Storm Idalia will Likely Bring Impacts to the Area This Week

Tropical Storm Idalia Update From the Charleston National Weather Service
  • On the forecast track, Idalia is expected to become a major hurricane across the eastern Gulf of Mexico before making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
  • Currently, Idalia is projected to be a tropical storm as it passes near or just offshore the Georgia and South Carolina coast Wednesday night. This will bring a variety of hazards to the area, some of which could be significant.
  • No watches or warnings are in effect at this time, but will likely be issued for parts of the area later today.
  • The earliest reasonable onset of tropical storm force winds will occur during the day Wednesday. Still too soon to talk about specific wind ranges, but the risk for tropical storm conditions continues to steadily increase.
  • Rainfall amounts of 4 8” with locally higher amounts possible.
  • The risk for flash flooding will be highest Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday. Very high tides/surge will increase the flood risk.
The impacts will vary based on the final track and intensity of the storm. Please keep a close eye on the weather, as conditions can change quickly. For the latest forecast please visit https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#Idalia.
Sea Pines CSA Update: Monitoring & Preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia

The Sea Pines CSA staff is actively monitoring and preparing for the storm.

The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance Department has begun storm preparations which include:

  • Lowering lagoon levels throughout the community
  • Securing items at our managed areas
  • Ensuring Sea Pines CSA drains and outfalls are clear
  • Mobilizing equipment as needed throughout the community
We ask Sea Pines property owners, guest and visitors to please make sure you have your hurricane plan in place, begin to prepare your property, and follow any advice given by local, state or government officials.
Communications from Sea Pines CSA should be secondary to the messages passed from government officials via local TV, radio and emergency management websites. Please monitor local radio and television stations and follow the instructions of emergency officials.
We will continue to keep you updated as we receive information via our communication resources: 
Local and State Information Resources

Town of Hilton Head Island

South Carolina Emergency Management Division
SC Emergency Manager App
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office