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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:13 PM Aug. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 7.5 1.9 1.4 3 Minor 22/08 AM 6.5 0.9 1.4 2 None 22/08 PM 7.2 1.6 1.2 2 Minor 23/08 AM 6.6 1.0 1.2 2 None 23/08 PM 7.1 1.5 1.2 2 Minor 24/09 AM 6.6 1.0 1.1 2 None &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:13 PM Aug. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 7.5 1.9 1.4 3 Minor 22/08 AM 6.5 0.9 1.4 2 None 22/08 PM 7.2 1.6 1.2 2 Minor 23/08 AM 6.6 1.0 1.2 2 None 23/08 PM 7.1 1.5 1.2 2 Minor 24/09 AM 6.6 1.0 1.1 2 None &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:15 PM Aug. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Waccamaw River at Conway. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding will worsen in Lees Landing, Riverfront South, Pitch Landing, and Savannah Bluff. Flooding will also worsen along Waccamaw CIR, Riverside DR, and in low areas along Gray Oak DR. Flood waters will begin to affect Black Moss DR and Cypress Flat. Depot RD, New RD, and Jackson Bluff RD may begin to flood. The lowest homes on Riverside DR north of Conway may be affected. Witch Golf Course may begin to flood. Swamps will be heavily flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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