Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Lincolnville, SC ∙ Moncks Corner, SC ∙ Francis Marion National Forest, SC ∙ Harleyville, SC ∙ Pinopolis, SC ∙ Wando, SC ∙ Summerville, SC ∙ Oakley, SC ∙ Jamestown, SC ∙ Wassamasaw State Designated Tribal Statistical Area, SC

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston SC 129 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024 ...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR MONCKS CORNER... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina... Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina... Dorchester County in southeastern South Carolina... * Until 530 AM EDT. * At 129 AM EDT, Doppler radar numerous showers and thunderstorms with torrential rainfall impacting much of Berkeley and Dorchester Counties and extending into parts of central and upper Charleston County. As much a 2 to 5 inches of rain has fallen in this area since late Thursday evening on top of the 9 to 17 inches of rain that has fallen over the past several days. Widespread dangerous flash flooding is ongoing across the city of Moncks Corner. High water rescues are in progress and a life threatening situation is developing. Take action now. Renewed flash flood could develop across other parts of Dorchester County as well as central and upper Charleston County. FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Moncks Corner. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Moncks Corner, Saint George, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, Ladson, Givhans Ferry State Park and Dorchester. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. && LAT...LON 3338 7978 3332 7974 3327 7956 3326 7956 3324 7949 3324 7946 3322 7946 3319 7941 3296 7965 3293 7983 3295 8031 3302 8040 3303 8039 3305 8040 3305 8043 3318 8059 3340 7985 3337 7981 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

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