Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 7:23AM EDT until October 10 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 4:23am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 723 AM EDT, City of Charleston Emergency Management reported heavy
rain in Downtown Charleston. Flash flooding is already occurring with
several road closures across the city.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...City of Charleston Emergency Management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, West
Ashley, Downtown Charleston, Fort Sumter, Daniel Island, Folly
Beach and Kiawah Island.
An area of intense rainfall moved through the Folly Beach, James
Island, Johns Island, West Ashley, and Downtown Charleston areas and
produced 1 to 2 inches of rain. The heaviest rain has now lifted
northward but light to occasionally moderate rain will continue.
Additional rounds of heavy rain could develop through mid morning.
City of Charleston Emergency Management reported several roads closed
across the Downtown Charleston area and flash flooding is ongoing.
Additionally, a inundation depth sensor on Ogier Street near Calhoun
Street reported an inundation depth of over half of a foot.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding directly to the Charleston National Weather Service
at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.
Area Description:
Charleston, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov