Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 6:54PM EDT until July 15 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Chatham County in southeastern Georgia...
* WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Public reports some roadway flooding on Highway 80 near
Garden City. The heaviest rainfall is expected over the
Interstate 16 corridor between Pooler and Savannah.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pooler, Hunter Army Airfield, I-16/I-95 Interchange, Downtown
Savannah, Windsor Forest, Savannah International Airport, Midtown
Savannah, Hutchinson Island, Garden City and Port Wentworth.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Chatham, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov