Flood Advisory — Dorchester 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 15 at 9:16PM EDT until August 15 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina... Colleton County in southeastern South Carolina... Dorchester County in southeastern South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 915 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to one-tenth of an inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Summerville, Ravenel, Cottageville, Delemar Crossroads, Jacksonboro, Gettysville, Clubhouse Crossroads, Parkers Ferry Landing, Canady Landing and Beck Landing.
Effective August 15, 2026 at 9:16 PM ET · Expires August 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Charleston SC
Expires
August 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Dorchester 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Dorchester County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Charleston County.