Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 5:45PM EDT until May 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (6.9 to 7.1 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:30 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Area Description:
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov