Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
123 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
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Coastal Colleton-
123 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, after reaching major flood stage
earlier, water levels will continue to slowly fall.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A number of roads remain closed due to
coastal flooding. Never drive around police barricades.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 AM 6.7 0.9 1.4 N/A None
12/01 PM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
13/02 AM 6.2 0.4 1.0 N/A None
13/02 PM 6.9 1.1 0.7 N/A None
14/02 AM 6.0 0.2 0.9 N/A None
&&
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Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
123 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, after peaking in the moderate
flood stage, water levels will continue to fall.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation could impact some roads. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remain alert for flooded areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/01 AM 8.4 0.9 1.3 N/A None
12/01 PM 9.3 1.8 1.1 N/A None
13/02 AM 7.7 0.2 0.8 N/A None
13/02 PM 9.1 1.6 1.1 N/A None
14/03 AM 8.1 0.6 1.3 N/A None
&&
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Charleston-
123 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, after reaching major flood stage
earlier, water levels will continue to slowly fall. For the High
Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet in the surf
zone.
* WHERE...Charleston County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 12:01 PM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 AM 6.7 0.9 1.4 N/A None
12/01 PM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
13/02 AM 6.2 0.4 1.0 N/A None
13/02 PM 6.9 1.1 0.7 N/A None
14/02 AM 6.0 0.2 0.9 N/A None
&&
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Tidal Berkeley-
123 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Elevated water levels will continue through mid
afternoon.
* WHERE...Southern Berkeley County including Daniel Island.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Tidal Berkeley SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 AM 6.7 0.9 1.4 N/A None
12/01 PM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A None
13/02 AM 6.2 0.4 1.0 N/A None
13/02 PM 6.9 1.1 0.7 N/A None
14/02 AM 6.0 0.2 0.9 N/A None
&&
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