Coastal Flood — Charleston, South Carolina

2025-10-10 · Charleston, South Carolina

Event narrative

The Charleston Police Department reported the Highway 17 on-ramp to Highway 61 closed due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

Strong northeast winds resulting from high pressure inland and developing low pressure offshore along with astronomical influences associated with a recent full moon and perigee led to coastal flooding along coastal Southeast South Carolina.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1296043. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.