South Carolina Coastal Flood Statement - Minor | Effective 05/29/2026 15:22

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Statement issued May 29 at 6:22PM EDT until May 29 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event: 
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 29, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires: 
May 29, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
Tide levels in the Charleston Habor could briefly reaching near 7 feet MLLW with high tide this evening. This will likely result in some brief, shallow coastal flooding in some of the normal locations throughout Downtown Charleston, including areas adjacent to Gadsden Creek. Motorists should be alert for saltwater across parts of Fishburne Street and Hagood Avenue. High tide in the Charleston Harbor will occur just before 8 PM.
Instruction: 
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Charleston
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov