CHARLESTON, SC; Colleton, SC — FFWCHS
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina... Colleton County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms extending from west of Jacksonboro to far lower Charleston County. As much as 3 to 5 inches of rain have fallen in this area this afternoon. An additional 1 to 3 inches could fall through 630 PM, resulting in flash flooding, es
Flooding in Charleston, SC; Colleton, SC 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