504
WGUS72 KCHS 111446
FFSCHS

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1046 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

SCC019-111630-
/O.CON.KCHS.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250811T1630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Charleston SC-
1046 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY...

At 1046 AM EDT, Law Enforcement reports numerous road flooded and
closed, and water approaching some businesses in Downtown
Charleston. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Downtown Charleston, Daniel
  Island, West Ashley, Charleston Naval Complex, Columbus Street
  Terminal, Marion Square, Medical University Of South Carolina and
  The Citadel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3278 7996 3279 7997 3284 7997 3285 7995
      3285 7994 3283 7993 3281 7991 3277 7991
      3276 7993

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

CB