Active AlertsCharleston, SC

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina Dorchester County in southeastern South Carolina Until 1215 AM EDT. At 923 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a large cluster of showers and thunderstorms with torrential rainfall moving southeast into the Charleston Metro Area. Much of this area received between 1 and 3 inches of earlier this evening. Another 1 to 3 inches of rain could fall, which combined with high tide, will likely produce areas of flash flooding, especially in parts of North Charleston and Downtown Charleston. Road closures are likely and water may enter buildings.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Downtown Charleston, I-26/I-526 Interchange, West Ashley, Daniel Island, James Island and Fort Sumter. This includes the following highway
S: I-26 between mile markers 206 and 221. I-526 between mile markers 11 and 31.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. High tide will inhibit runoff of heavy rain, flooding areas of poor drainage in Downtown Charleston. Areas most prone to flooding include the Market, Crosstown, East Bay Street and Morrison Drive. Report flooding directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.