Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 1 at 9:23PM EDT until June 2 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
FFWCHS
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 highways...
I-26 between mile markers 206 and 221. I-526 between mile markers 11
and 31.
Instruction:
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 [email protected].
Area Description:
Berkeley, SC; Charleston, SC; Dorchester, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: