A strong surface low developed over the northern Gulf of Mexico Wednesday morning and intensified as it shifted northeast over South Carolina. As this process occurred, strong onshore flow allowed deep moisture to advect over the Southeast within the warm sector of the low pressure system. Strong onshore winds in combination with a morning high tide led to coastal flooding along the South Carolina coast through 730 am. Strong isentropic ascent ahead of the surface low then led to heavy shower development over South Carolina shortly after 730 am. At this time, all flooding reported was due to heavy rainfall over the area. A cold front then swept through the southeast Wednesday evening which helped produce several strong thunderstorms through early Wednesday night.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 07:45:00 to 02-DEC-09 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a road closure due to flooding along at Radcliffe Street and Coming Street.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 07:45:00 to 02-DEC-09 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a road closure due to flooding at Calhoun street and Ashley Avenue in downtown Charleston.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 07:45:00 to 02-DEC-09 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CITADEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a road closure due to flooding along Crosstown in downtown Charleston.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 07:45:00 to 02-DEC-09 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported 10 to 15 automobiles stalled in downtown Charleston due to flooding. At least 1 automobile had water flowing into its doors.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 08:27:00 to 02-DEC-09 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

North Charleston Police reported Carner Avenue closed due to flash flooding between Jacksonville Road and Spruill Avenue.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 07:45:00 to 02-DEC-09 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CITADEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a road closure due to flooding at Fishburne Street and Coming Street.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 07:45:00 to 02-DEC-09 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CITADEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a road closure due to flooding at King Street and Huger Street.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 07:45:00 to 02-DEC-09 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CITADEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a road closure due to flooding at Fishburne Street and President Street in downtown Charleston.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 08:15:00 to 02-DEC-09 09:30:00 (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 portions of Long Point Road closed due to heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 20:01:00 to 02-DEC-09 20:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERS FERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported one tree down along the west side of U.S. Route 17.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 20:30:00 to 02-DEC-09 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A fire department reported roads block off by standing water along Brookside Drive and Smithfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 20:10:00 to 02-DEC-09 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLNVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported one tree down off Bell Road.

Strong Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 18:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that strong winds snapped off the top third of a pine tree 5 miles southwest of Beaufort, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 20:10:00 to 02-DEC-09 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mile per hour wind gust on Dorchester Road near the Oakbrook Shopping Center.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 19:05:00 to 02-DEC-09 19:06:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported one tree down due to strong winds along Peurifoy Road 2 miles southeast of Walterboro, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 19:20:00 to 02-DEC-09 19:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE BARROWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported one tree down along the intersection of Emmett Land and 17 A.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 20:19:00 to 02-DEC-09 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KITTRIDGE XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported a tree down on Highway 52 near the Strawberry community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 20:40:00 to 02-DEC-09 20:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: INNESS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department reported one tree down on Foster Creek Road.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 06:36:00 to 02-DEC-09 07:44:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported knee deep water completely over Bee Street in downtown Charleston.