Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
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295 NOUS42 KCHS 151715 PNSCHS GAZ087-088-099>101-114-115-137-216>219-238>241-SCZ040-042>045- 147>152-161715- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 115 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026 To:Subscribers: -NOAA Weather Wire Service -Emergency Managers Weather Information Network -NOAAPORT Other NWS Partners, Users, and Employees From: Blair Holloway Hydro Program Manager NWS Charleston, SC Subject: New Forecast Service for the Edisto River below Canadys, SC (CERS1) Effective June 17, 2026, the National Weather Service will officially begin forecast and warning services for the Edisto River below Canadys, SC (CERS1). Forecasts of river stage height will be issued by the Southeast River Forecast Center (SERFC) on a daily basis. River Flood Warnings (FLW) will be issued by NWS Charleston, SC on an as needed basis when the river is forecast to rise above Minor flood stage. The following flood impact categories have been determined for the site: Action Stage: 17.5 feet Flood Stage: 18.5 feet Moderate flood stage:20.0 feet Major flood stage: 22.0 feet Daily forecasts for the Edisto River below Canadys, SC (CERS1) will be available online via the National Water Prediction Service web page at the link below. https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/CERS1 For questions regarding these new services, please contact: Blair Holloway Hydro Program Manager NWS Charleston, SC Email: Blair.Holloway@noaa.gov Phone: 843-747-5860 $$