Coastal Flood Watch

Locations Affected

North Charleston, SC ∙ Charleston, SC ∙ Mount Pleasant, SC ∙ James Island, SC ∙ Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, SC ∙ Wadmalaw, SC ∙ Kiawah Island, SC ∙ Edisto Island, SC ∙ Sullivans Island, SC ∙ Bear Swamp Division, SC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1020 PM EST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.8 to 8.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable and minor flooding of properties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 6:02 AM Thursday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Charleston Harbor SC MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 14/06 AM 7.9 2.1 1.1 N/A Moderate 14/06 PM 7.1 1.3 1.3 N/A Minor 15/07 AM 7.3 1.5 0.3 N/A Minor 15/07 PM 7.0 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor 16/08 AM 7.9 2.1 0.9 N/A Moderate

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