Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 26 at 3:01PM EDT until July 26 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with torrential
rainfall extending from Summerville to the Charleston International
Airport. As much as 1 to 2 inches of rain have fallen in areas from
Summerville to the Northwoods Mall with as much as 2 to 4 inches over
parts of North Charleston inside I-526 to near Daniel Island. The
risk for flash flooding continues.
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, Summerville, Goose Creek,
Hanahan, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, I-26/I-526 Interchange,
Ladson, Daniel Island and West Ashley.
This includes the following highways...
I-26 between mile markers 198 and 221. I-526 between mile markers 16
and 28.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown whAs much as 2 inches of rain has fallen en
encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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: