COASTAL COLLETON; CHARLESTON — * WHAT...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).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 6:30 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Flooding in Coastal Colleton; Charleston can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS