Anomalously high Perigean Spring Tides resulted in significant coastal flooding along the South Carolina coast.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 21:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported flooding in low lying areas of Coosaw Island, Warsaw Island, St. Helena Island, Ladys Island, and portions of several Causeways in Beaufort county South Carolina.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 21:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported that the dining room of Hudsons Restaurant on Skull Creek flooded during high tide in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 21:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported that the Marsh Boardwalk flooded at Hunting Island State Park.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 21:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported that the Shrimp docks flooded at high tide on Harbor Island, South Carolina.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 21:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Beaufort county official reported that numerous roads flooded across the county due to anomalously high tides, including Eddings Point Road, Warsaw Island Road, Seaside Road, Rose Island Road, Coosaw Island Road, Witsell Road, Seigler Road, Paulkie Island Road, Shed Road, Cee Cee Road, Airport Circle, Halfmoon Island Road, Bridgewood Road, Coastal Seafood Road, and Jenkins Road.  Additionally several boat landings flooded, including Sands, Broad River, Edgar Glenn, and Alljoy.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 20:27:00 to 23-JUN-09 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported that the roadway heading to Bohicket Marina was flooded on Seabrook Island, South Carolina.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 20:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported flooding due to anomalously high tides on several streets in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, including Morris Street, Smith Street, Lockwood Drive, Spring Street, Hagwood Avenue, Marion Street, America Street, and Cooper Street.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 20:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported several roads flooded due to anomalously high tides on Seabrook Island, South Carolina, including Marsh Gate Drive, Seabrook Island Road, and the Kiawah/Seabrook traffic circle.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 20:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Edisto Beach Fire Department reported flooding due to anomalously high tides on portions of Dock Side Road and Scott Creek Drive in Edisto Beach, South Carolina.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 20:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported major flooding at the Dock Side Lounge and Shrimp Shack restaurants due to anomalously high tides in Edisto Beach, South Carolina.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 20:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media reported water up to 18 inches deep on Shrimp Boat Lane in front of Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 20:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported parts of west Oceanview Road were flooded, with extensive water in the adjacent ditches in James Island, South Carolina.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 20:00:00 to 23-JUN-09 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported some flooding on west Indian Avenue, west Ashley Avenue, 9th Street, and the edge of the Boat Landing parking lot on Folly Beach, South Carolina.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 19:55:00 to 23-JUN-09 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media reported that Shem Creek was 8 to 10 inches out of its banks in spots, and parking lots of several restaurants along the creek were submerged by 6 to 10 inches of water.  Many walkways to the docks along Shem Creek were also submerged by water.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUN-09 20:36:00 to 23-JUN-09 20:37:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The high tide peaked at 8.06 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) at the National Ocean Service (NOS) site located in the Charleston, South Carolina harbor.