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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 12:39 AM Aug. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.5 to 7.7 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide occurred earlier this evening
around 7:37 PM at Charleston. Saltwater inundation remains
possible until 10 PM.

will occur around 7:58 AM
Friday 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.

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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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
21/07 PM     7.5        1.7        1.3       N/A    Moderate
22/08 AM     6.5        0.7        1.1       N/A      None
22/08 PM     7.3        1.5        1.1       N/A     Minor
23/09 AM     6.5        0.7        1.0       N/A      None
23/09 PM     7.2        1.4        1.1       N/A     Minor
24/09 AM     6.4        0.6        0.9       N/A      None

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Flood Watch
Issued: 12:31 AM Aug. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following
areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland
Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven
and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following
areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal
Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton,
Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Friday through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding
of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will impact
the region Friday into Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
inches can be expected through early Sunday morning with
localized amounts exceeding 6 inches. Ground conditions
remain wet and any sustained period of heavy rainfall will
likely lead to areas of flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone
to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground
immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and
possible road closures.

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