Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 3:08PM EDT until August 27 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina...
Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 445 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 307 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 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Downtown
Charleston, Charleston Naval Complex, James Edward Bridge, Wando
Terminal, Hobcaw Point, Cooper River Marina and East Cooper
Regional Medical Center.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Berkeley, SC; Charleston, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov