Expires:202312172000;Remove:202312172000;631115
WGUS72 KCHS 171931
FFSCHS

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
231 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023


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Berkeley SC-Charleston SC-Colleton SC-
231 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON AND COLLETON COUNTIES...

At 230 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated a band of moderate to heavy 
rainfall with embedded thunderstorms over northern Charleston 
County, primarily over the Awendaw to McClellanville areas. This 
band is expected to produce an addition 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall 
by 3 PM. Radar rainfall estimates and automated rain gauge indicate 
that 4 to 6 inches has fallen over the area so far today. Some 
weather stations near the South Santee River reported over 10 inches 
of rainfall. The combination of elevated tide levels along with the 
heavy rainfall will likely lead to additional flooding along streams 
and creeks. In addition, low areas will likely develop deep ponding 
of water, flooding roads and possibly nearby structures.

In addition, social media and traffic reports indicates that 
flooding is ongoing across portions of Mount Pleasant, Downtown 
Charleston, James and Johns Islands.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Hanahan, 
  McClellanville, Edisto Beach, Downtown Charleston, Daniel Island, 
  Fort Sumter, James Island, I-26/I-526 Interchange, West Ashley, 
  Johns Island, Hollywood, Isle Of Palms, Folly Beach, Ravenel, 
  Sullivan's Island, Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Report flooding directly to the Charleston National Weather Service 
at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.

&&

LAT...LON 3273 8043 3280 8031 3282 8010 3289 8013
      3288 8010 3297 8004 3292 7980 3297 7968
      3314 7953 3317 7938 3314 7927 3311 7926
      3307 7931 3298 7934 3298 7951 3289 7955
      3273 7985 3266 7987 3259 7999 3246 8031

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

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