BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to the National Weather Service, a flash flood watch is in effect for Berkeley County until Sunday night. Severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes are possible.
NWS radar estimates from five to eight inches of rain has fallen across the area during the past 12 to 24 hours. Additional significant flooding is expected.
Tropical moisture combined with a stalled front along the coast will continue to produce widespread and record-setting heavy rains across southeast South Carolina through Sunday. This excessive rainfall will continue to produce dangerous flash flooding, according to the NWS.
At this time, there is no curfew in effect for Berkeley County. However, the following county roads remain closed to traffic:
- Tall Pines Road
- French Santee Road/Route S45
- Oxford Road/S-596
- S-946/Trinity Pl.
Blair Jones, a Jamestown homeowner, is reporting heavy flooding in the area.
“We can’t get out of our road unless we have a truck now due to the creek over flooding and washing away the road. I hope whoever this may concern has a safe night,” he stated.
In Hanahan, city officials say many barricades have been placed throughout the city to limit traffic through high water areas. Brookside Drive is closed. A portion of Redeemer Road is closed near Valley Street.
Other street closures in the city include:
- Allison Avenue at Dickson Avenue
- Yeamans Hall Road at Moore Street
- Yeamans Hall Road at Maple Street is closed.
Sandbags are available for citizens if needed. There are tents setup behind Fire Station #1, where a member of the Fire Department can help.
Local authorities are urging drivers limit driving on the roads unless it’s necessary.
Authorities say a lot of people underestimate the force and power of water. Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. Flash flooding is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S.—approximately 200 deaths per year. Over 50 percent of flood-related drownings are vehicle-related.
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