King Tide Pushes Waves to Dunes on Isle of Palms, Raising Erosion Concerns Among Residents

King Tide Pushes Waves to Dunes on Isle of Palms, Raising Erosion Concerns Among Residents

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) — This morning’s king tide reached one of its highest levels of the year along Isle of Palms, sending waves up to the dunes and underneath several oceanfront homes. Strong onshore winds added to the impact, driving water across beach access paths and leaving behind debris scattered across the sand. By early afternoon, the water had receded, but the signs of erosion were visible in exposed roots, damaged stairways, and …