Flash Flood Warning Issued in Charleston, South Carolina

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for Charleston County in South Carolina.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 6:36 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 9:30 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms

Potential Impact

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, West Ashley, Downtown Charleston, Fort Sumter, Daniel Island, Folly Beach and Kiawah Island. Very heavy rainfall is pushing onshore around Kiawah Island and Folly Beach, producing hourly rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour. With high tide approaching, the risk for flash flooding will only increase over the next few hours. Intense rainfall will likely make travel hazardous due to water covering roadways across Folly Beach, James Island, Johns Island, West Ashley, and downtown Charleston

Areas Affected

The warning covers Charleston County in South Carolina.

Safety Information

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding directly to the Charleston at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.