Flash Flood Warning Issued in Berkeley and Charleston, South Carolina

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Berkeley and Charleston Counties in South Carolina.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 7:46 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 9:30 PM 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 showed the first batch of showers and thunderstorms have moved out of the Downtown Charleston area. These storms dropped between 1 and 2 inches of rain across the peninsula resulting in some flash flooding. City officials report some roads are flooded and closed. Additional showers and thunderstorms could move into the warning area through 930 PM, possibly resulting in more flash flooding

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, Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Daniel Island, James Island, Johns Island, Charles Towne Landing, Charleston Naval Complex and Maybank Bridge. This includes the following highways. I-26 between mile markers 215 and 221. I-526 between mile markers 11 and 17. and between mile markers 23 and 28

Areas Affected

The warning covers Berkeley and Charleston Counties 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 National Weather Service at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.