A strong area of low pressure over the northern Gulf of Mexico along with a warm front off the South Carolina coast created strong gradient winds and uplift within a moist environment that led to heavy convective rainfall. The timing of the event coincided with an evening high tide along the South Carolina coast, which aided in additional flooding problems near the Charleston, South Carolina harbor.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 17:50:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Federal officials reported road closures along Concord Street and Hazel Street due to 6 inches of standing water in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 20:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media replayed a report that 2 feet of water was inside Northwoods Mall and several cars were floating in the parking lot.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 21:55:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOWDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported a road closure along Long Point Road due to high water between the intersection of Whipple Road and the entrance to Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported that 32 units in the Bridge Point Condominiums in Shadowmoss, South Carolina sustained some degree of damage from 2 to 10 inches of water.

Flash Flood in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 20:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLANDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that Orangeburg Road was closed due to the road being collapsed from flooding between Dorchester Road and Route 17A in Knightsville, South Carolina.

High Wind in ALLENDALE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 16:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that 1 tree was down on Highway 125 in Martin, South Carolina.

Flash Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 19:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported a road closure due to high water at the intersection of routes 170 and 278 five miles south southeast of Chelsea, South Carolina.

Flash Flood in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNIGHTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that water was up to 3 feet deep on Butternut and Old Orangeburg Road within the Sweetbriar subdivision in Knightsville, South Carolina.

High Wind in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 18:50:00 to 24-OCT-08 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a couple trees down on Orangeburg Road and Greenwood Boulevard in Summerville, South Carolina.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 18:10:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that numerous roads in the Shadowmoss South Carolina subdivision were flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 19:15:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that there was significant flooding in Summerville, South Carolina and Dorchester, South Carolina. Up to 3 feet of water was reported on roads with a few cars stranded in the water.

Flash Flood in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 19:40:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARNES XRD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported road closures due to high water within College Park Estates along Cornell Drive, Oxford Road and Trinity Place.

Flash Flood in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 18:03:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLANDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported 1 to 2 feet of water in front of and in the back of his home in Taylor Plantation 14 miles west of North Charleston, South Carolina.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 16:38:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CITADEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Federal officials reported that Morrison Drive in downtown Charleston, South Carolina was impassable north of the Ravenel Bridge. Two vehicles were also stranded on this road due to high water. Water up to the headlights of a vehicle was also reported along Bee Street Road.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 19:20:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUPONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that motorists were driving through the median due to completely flooded roads near the intersection of US 17, Orleans Road and Interstate 526.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 20:15:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported water in numerous kitchens and garages of homes around the 15th fairway at Shadowmoss Golf Club in Shadowmoss, South Carolina.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 20:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

City officials in Charleston reported that widespread flooding was occurring in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Numerous motorists were stranded in vehicles along with several road closures.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 20:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUPONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that water had overflown onto Marshland Drive and that 8 inches of water completely covered Old Parsonage Road in West Ashley, South Carolina.