Kiawah Island hurricane guide¶

Kiawah Island is a barrier island town in evacuation Zone A. The town says only the governor can order a mandatory evacuation, after which the Mayor issues a proclamation and closes the island. The town warns that after an evacuation order there will be no medical, fire, rescue, or police help on the island and utilities may be shut off. The island is covered by the Charleston County evacuation zones, which the county page describes.

Official website: kiawahisland.gov

What to know in Kiawah Island¶

• Evacuees from Kiawah and Seabrook islands take Road S-20 (Bohicket Road, Main Road) to US 17, then US 17 south to SC 64. The town encourages leaving early, before an evacuation order, because vehicles may be barred from bridges in strong winds.
• The Town is a participating member of the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System. The Building Services office handles flood damage prevention questions.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Kiawah Island Everbridge alerts: Free town alerts for evacuation notices, boil water notices, tornado warnings, and flash flood notices. No app is required. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Kiawah Island Hurricane and Evacuation Information: The town's hurricane, evacuation, and re-entry page, with a preparedness checklist. Website.

County services that cover Kiawah Island¶

Charleston County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Kiawah Island. The Charleston County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Official list of open evacuation centers
• Charleston County Emergency Alert Program: Free alerts by phone, text, and email for severe weather, road closures, and evacuations. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Charleston County Hurricane Information: The county's official hurricane information page. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.kiawahisland.gov/evacuation___reentry/index.php
• https://www.kiawahisland.gov/flood_awareness.php
• https://www.kiawahisland.gov/important_local_contacts.php
• https://member.everbridge.net/99541772664923/login