Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 26 at 2:28PM EDT until July 26 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 228 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Mount
Pleasant and Isle of Palms where a number of roads are closed. Cars
were also reported submerged in spots. As much as 3 to 5 inches of
rain have fallen across parts of Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms and
surrounding areas since just before 1 PM. While rainfall rates are
lowering, moderate to locally heavy rainfall will persist and the
risk for additional flash flooding continues.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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: