Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:16PM EDT until October 10 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
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 Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level possible along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.8 to 8.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EDT
this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Saturday morning.
* 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 7:51 PM this
evening and 8:23 AM Saturday 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