Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 2:28PM EDT until September 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning
through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 5:43 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov