TIDAL BERKELEY — * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Southern Berkeley County including Daniel Island.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Water may cover some roads and encroach on yards on Daniel Island.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:34 AM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Flooding in Tidal Berkeley 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