Coastal Flood — Charleston, South Carolina

2025-10-10 · Charleston, South Carolina

Event narrative

The Charleston Police Department reported Washington Street and the intersection of South Market Street and Church Street 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 1296044. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.