King tides are returning to the Myrtle Beach area. Here’s when flooding could happen
King tides are coming back to the Myrtle Beach area again this week, heightening the risk of flooding in low-lying coastal areas.
King tides, or perigean spring tides, happen when the moon’s orbit is closest to earth during a full moon or a new moon. The tide surges far past its normal levels and increases risk of flooding near the coast.
This week, king tides are expected in the Myrtle Beach area starting Friday, but Wednesday and Thursday’s tides are in the 6-foot range as well, according to tide tables from the S.C. Department of Environmental Control.
The highest tides are expected Saturday and Sunday, 7-foot tides expected each day. The king tides are forecast to last through Tuesday.
Last month, king tides brought flooding to some parts of the Cherry Grove area of North Myrtle Beach, overflowing streets and worrying residents.
