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Flooding

Coastal Flood Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires September 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT

Areas affected: Coastal Colleton; Charleston

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 9 at 2:06PM EDT until September 9 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

- WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7\.2 to 7\.4 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).

• WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

• WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.

• IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:31 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

What to do: 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.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Source: NWS Charleston SC

Coastal Flood Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires September 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT

Areas affected: Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 9 at 1:04PM EDT until September 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

- WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

• WHEN...From 6 PM to 9 PM EDT this evening.

• IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations near beaches and along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures.

What to do: Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Source: NWS Wilmington NC

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