Flood Advisory — Berkeley County, South Carolina
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 5 at 3:59AM EDT until August 5 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina... Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 545 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 358 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated brands of showers and a few thunderstorms with torrential rainfall moving onshore across much of eastern Berkeley County and upper Charleston County. Up to 1 to 2 inches of rain have already fallen in some areas and an additional 1 to 2 inches could fall through 530 AM. The risk for minor flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas continues. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mount Pleasant, McClellanville, Isle Of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Awendaw, Jamestown, Garris Landing, Bull Island, Price Inlet and Hampton Plantation State Park.
Effective August 5, 2026 at 3:59 AM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Charleston SC
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Berkeley County, South Carolina?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Berkeley County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Charleston County.