Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 10 at 6:44PM EDT until July 10 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
FFWCHS
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 945 PM EDT.
* At 644 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Downtown Charleston. Between 1 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
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...
Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Medical University Of South
Carolina, Marion Square, Columbus Street Terminal and The Citadel.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Charleston, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: