Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 1:01PM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 10:01am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 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, from 5 PM this
afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current
Risk, from Thursday morning through Thursday 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 6:29 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