Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 7:29PM EDT until August 15 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Goose Creek, Ladson, Crowfield Plantation, College Park, Mount
Holly, Grove Hall, Oakatee, Groomville and Driggerstown.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Berkeley, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov