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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston SC
129 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-Inland
Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-Inland
Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh-
Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-
Inland Jasper-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Claxton, Statesboro, Townsend, Metter,
Rincon, North Charleston, Saint George, Richmond Hill, Daniel
Island, Levy, Edisto Beach, Walterboro, Savannah, Fort Stewart,
Mount Pleasant, Millen, Garden City, Beaufort, Hilton Head
Island, Springfield, Oak Level, Allendale, Goose Creek, Ludowici,
Yemassee, Ridgeland, Darien, Tybee Island, Reidsville, Wilmington
Island, Chelsea, Sylvania, Hampton, Pooler, Charleston,
Hinesville, Jasper, Summerville, Fort Mcallister, Moncks Corner,
and Pembroke
129 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* 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...Through late tonight.

* 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...
  - An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain with localized amounts in
    excess of 4 inches could fall across the Lowcountry and
    Southeast Georgia through late tonight. The risk for flash
    flooding continues with some areas near the coast receiving
    as much as 6 to 11 inches of rain since Friday. The risk for
    flash flooding will be elevated at the coast with the evening
    high tide.
  - 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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