Charleston County Faces Flood Advisory Amidst Heavy Rainfall
In a surprising turn of events, Charleston County in South Carolina is now under a Flood Advisory, as declared by the National Weather Service. This comes about as the area has been experiencing continuous heavy rainfall brought by storms sweeping through the region.
Heavy Rain Brings Inundation
The thunderstorms hitting Charleston County have brought persistent, heavy rains that rapidly led to flooding in several areas. A particular weather report highlighted what notably happened at the Citadel, which is located within the heart of downtown Charleston. In a surprising 20-minute time span from 4:10 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., a remarkable 1.21 inches of rain fell within this specific location. As a direct result of this rapid deluge, visible flooding has been reported in numerous areas all over Charleston County.
Flooded Areas
According to firsthand reports and photographs, Meeting Street and Spruill Avenue showed signs of severe flooding by the afternoon. The heavy rain resulted in water levels rising quickly and covering vast expanses of these streets, creating potentially hazardous situations for vehicles and pedestrians alike. However, as of 4:35 p.m., no roads had been officially listed as being closed due to the prevailing flooding situation on the road closure website of Charleston.
Charleston County Stays Alert
The aforementioned flood advisory for Charleston County is effective until 6:15 p.m., leaving residents and local authorities closely monitoring the situation. With the thunderstorms predicted to linger in the region for some time, the area is expected to be hit by scattered bouts of heavy rainfall for the remainder of the evening.
Bearing in mind the potential for escalated flooding, authorities have urged residents to stay up-to-date with developments related to the flood advisory. As the water levels being closely monitored, further road closures may be introduced if required throughout the evening, ensuring safety for all residents throughout Charleston County.
Weather Predictions Moving Forward
Chief Meteorologist Dave Williams also provided input regarding the unfolding situation. He confirmed that Charleston County would continue to see scattered showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain throughout the remainder of Friday evening. These conditions are anticipated to exacerbate the already existing flood conditions across the city.
Residents, motorists, and local businesses are being strongly encouraged to exercise caution while moving around the flooded areas, and to remain vigilant of the ongoing weather warnings and advisories from authoritative bodies.
