Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 9 at 8:35PM EDT until October 10 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 5:35pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
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 Watch, from 6 AM EDT Saturday
through 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 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