Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 26 at 1:44PM EDT until July 26 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 10:44am
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 144 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Trained storm spotter reports flash flooding
occuring in Old Village, with 3 to 4 inches of water moving over the
roadways. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected
rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts
of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mount Pleasant, Isle Of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant
Towne Centre, Boone Hall Plantation, Sullivans Island, Seaside
Farms, East Cooper Regional Medical Center and Snowden.
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.
Area Description:
Charleston, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: