Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 10 at 8:59PM EST by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 10, 2024 - 5:59pm
Expires:
November 11, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Edisto River near Givhans Ferry.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, major flooding occurs as the entire flood
plain is inundated from Canadys to Highway 17. Extensive damage
occurs to homes and cabins throughout this area and most river
access roads are impassable. Flooding will also impede travel as
portions of major roadways are closed to traffic including Parkers
Ferry Road, Camp Buddy Road, and Wire Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 830 PM EST Sunday, the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Monday morning and continue rising to a crest of 15.5
feet Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Area Description:
Charleston, SC; Colleton, SC; Dorchester, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC