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

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:05:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported Vendue Road in front of Waterfront Park was completely flooded in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:05:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that Battery Street was flooded between East Bay Street and Legare Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:05:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that East Bay Street in front of Rainbow Row was closed and water was going into homes in that area of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that the Marriott Courtyard parking lot was flooded in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that the Best Western parking lot was flooded in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported water across Murray Boulevard at the United States Coast Guard Station in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that Broad Street near Lockwood Drive was completely flooded with cars stalled out in the high water, in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that Gadson Street, Beaufain Street, and Barre Street were flooded, and water was getting into homes in this portion of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 18:24:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported that the parking lot of the City Marina was flooded due to anomalously high tides, with water approaching cars in the parking lot.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 18:39:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:21:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported portions of Market Street flooded in downtown Charleston, South Carolina due to anomalously high tides.  Water was approaching the doors of several restaurants.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 18:40:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mount Pleasant Police reported high water due to anomalously high tides on Mill Street near Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 18:53:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported water covering the road heading to Fripp Island, South Carolina due to anomalously high tides.  Water was approaching the Gate House and several other structures.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:11:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Isle of Palms Fire Department personnel reported water beginning to flood 41st Avenue due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that Morrison Drive near the Columbus Street Terminal was completely flooded in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported high water entering homes near the intersection of America Street and South Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that Drake Street was flooded and impassable with several cars submerged, in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that Fishburne Street by Joe Riley Stadium was flooded in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that the City Marina and adjacent parking lot were flooded, including the gas station, in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 17 was flooded and impassable in West Ashley, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported high water on Tabby Lane and Driftwood Lane on Isle of Palms, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:30:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:31:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The high tide peaked at 8.11 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) at the National Ocean Service (NOS) site located in the Charleston, South Carolina harbor.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:02:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported that the intersection of Station 11 and Osceola Street was closed due to high water in Sullivans Island, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:30:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Edisto Beach Fire Department reported that Dock Side Road and Scott Creek Drive were flooded and barely passable in Edisto Beach, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Beaufort county Emergency Manager reported that parts of Beaufort Marina were flooded and water reached to the top of the Beaufort sea wall.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Beaufort county Emergency Manager reported that part of the Wassaw Island Connector was flooded and was only passable in the middle of the road in Harbor Island, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:33:00 to 22-JUN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported that water was encroaching on campsites in Hunting Island State Park.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:20:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that Washington Street was flooded by water 2 to 3 feet deep and was impassable near the Union Pier Terminal, in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:20:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that the City Market was flooded, in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:45:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported Yacht Club Road and Dock Site Road were flooded with 6 to 8 inches of water near Edisto Beach, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:10:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported water in business buildings on north Market Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:05:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported Water Street off of East Bay Street was completely flooded, with water flooding homes on 3 blocks in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 22-JUN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported high water across East Bay Street near the post office in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:18:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported high water flooding on Aiken, Hanover, and America Streets, with water surrounding several homes, in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-09 19:10:00 to 22-JUN-09 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported that the parking lot of the Ports Authority in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, was completely flooded.  The flooding was due to anomalously high tides.