Coastal Flood Advisory for Coastal Colleton; Charleston
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- Charleston, Coastal Colleton
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What is happening
What: Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.4 to 7.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). Impacts: This will result in some roads becoming impassable and minor flooding of properties. Where: Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. When: From 4 PM...
What the bulletin says 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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.4 to 7.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable and minor flooding of properties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 6:21 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 12:54PM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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