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Flooding ongoing in downtown Charleston as heavy rain continues

Jared Smith / December 23, 2019 at 8:31 AM

Unfortunately, as expected, widespread flooding is ongoing in downtown Charleston this morning as heavy rain combined with high tide to close numerous roads. Heavy rain will continue throughout the day, with another 4-6″+ expected across much of the Tri-County area through tonight.

[UPDATE 3] Significant coastal storm may disrupt holiday travel Monday

Jared Smith / December 21, 2019 at 11:09 PM

Holiday travel will become increasingly difficult as a low pressure system develops in the Gulf of Mexico and heads our way Sunday into Monday, bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and the threat for coastal flooding to the area.

8:30 PM: This post has been updated with the latest forecast information.

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