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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Saturday August 2nd, 2025 :: 07:53 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 09:00PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the following counties, Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton and Jasper.

* WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated numerous showers and thunderstorms with torrential rainfall extending from Yonges Island and Edisto Island west to near Gillisonville and Okatie. As much as 1 to 3 inches of rain have fallen in these areas since early this evening with the highest amounts occurring across Beaufort County. An additional 1 to 2 inches can be expected through 9 PM. There is a risk for minor flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Beaufort, Port Royal, Ridgeland, Edisto Beach, Johns Island, Clarendon, Jasper, Hollywood, Ravenel and Seabrook Island.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BEAUFORT, SC ... CHARLESTON, SC ... COLLETON, SC ... JASPER, SC

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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