Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 11 at 10:37AM EST by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 11, 2024 - 7:37am
Expires:
November 12, 2024 - 7:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 930 AM EST Monday, the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5
feet early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Area Description:
Charleston, SC; Colleton, SC; Dorchester, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC