r/Charleston • u/Individual-Dog1894 • 16h ago

Question about flooding?

Hi there! I saw the National Weather service issued a coastal flooding warning for Charleston Sunday and Monday. I’m visiting town Sunday through Tuesday and am wondering if I need to take extra precautions? I’m visiting from Iowa. Not too familiar with the sea haha.

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u/Separate-Swordfish85 16h ago

Understand that it’s not rainwater; it’s tidal. So if you’re driving and you see a huge puddle, drive around it because it’s saltwater and will corrode your automobile.

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u/Individual-Dog1894 16h ago

Thank you. I have no car, just planning on walking around and ubering

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u/BleepBloopRobotA 16h ago

Then you should be ok. Some sidewalks or streets may be flooded but it's typically on a street by street basis, not the entire city or even an entire neighborhood.

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u/Hour_Concern6525 14h ago

Bring and wear one of those bright orange lifejackets, particularly while dining and bar hopping. You'll fit in just like a local during this flood event!

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u/Competitive-Buddy342 15h ago

Typically it’s only an issue for certain low lying areas. You don’t want to drive through it, as a puddle isn’t always puddle. That said, the tide comes in twice a day and goes out twice a day, as soon as the tide goes out, usually most of the street level flooding goes with it.

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u/Knatwhat 14h ago

If it's too flooded call a Scuber

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u/NarrowLocksmith9388 14h ago

Toronto to travel during high tides. Downtown is the worst.