Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 9:11AM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 6, 2026 - 6:11am
Expires:
October 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet
expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 8
PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 5:28 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible several
hours before and after high tide. Significant beach erosion
could also occur, especially around times of 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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