Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 9:16PM EDT until August 15 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina...
Colleton County in southeastern South Carolina...
Dorchester County in southeastern South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 915 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to one-tenth of an inch are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Summerville, Ravenel, Cottageville, Delemar Crossroads,
Jacksonboro, Gettysville, Clubhouse Crossroads, Parkers Ferry
Landing, Canady Landing and Beck Landing.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Charleston, SC; Colleton, SC; Dorchester, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov