Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 28 at 3:55PM EDT until May 28 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 354 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rainfall extending
from Red Top and West Ashley south to Johns Island. This activity
will slowly move east through run hour. As much as 2 inches of
rain has fallen in some areas today. An additional 1 to 1.5
inches could fall through 5 PM. The risk for minor flooding of
low-lying and poor drainage areas continues.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Johns Island, West Ashley, James Island, Hollywood, Folly Beach,
Ravenel, Kiawah Island, Meggett, Wadmalaw Island and Yonges
Island.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Charleston, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov