South Carolina Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 10/03/2026 13:04

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued October 3 at 4:04PM EDT until October 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 3, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires: 
October 3, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina... Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 402 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. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Ladson, Crowfield Plantation, College Park, Lincolnville, Driggerstown, Charleston Southern University and Oakatee.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description: 
Berkeley, SC; Charleston, SC
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov