Flood Advisory until 09:00AM 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the following counties, Beaufort and Jasper.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 645 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated another area of heavy rain just offshore of Hilton Head and the Savannah River Entrance. This activity will push onshore and produce another round of heavy rainfall through 9 AM. As much as 2 to 4 inches of rain have already fallen across portions of the advisory area this morning and an additional 1 to 3 inches could fall through 9 AM. If the rain becomes more intense than expected, a Flash Flood Warning may be needed. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Bellinger Hill Area, Pritchardville, Rose Hill, Forest Beach, Calawassie Island, Palmetto Bluff, Myrtle Island and Brighton Beach.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BEAUFORT, SC ... JASPER, SC
Instructions:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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
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
