Coastal Flood — Charleston, South Carolina

2025-10-10 · Charleston, South Carolina

Event narrative

A South Carolina Department of Natural Resources staff member relayed a picture of coastal flooding within the parking lot and grounds around the Marine Resources Research Institute building at Fort Johnson.

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 1296145. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.