Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed along and ahead of a southward moving cold front. Training cells over downtown Charleston and surrounding areas, combined with high tide, resulted in flash flooding. Conditions were made worse because flooding occurred during rush hour.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUN-13 16:22:00 to 19-JUN-13 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CITADEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported stranded vehicles in water at the intersection of Rutledge Avenue and Septima Clark Parkway and at the intersection of East Bay Street and Columbus Street. One water rescue was needed.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUN-13 16:33:00 to 19-JUN-13 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Law enforcement reported Spruill Avenue closed at the Interstate 26 off ramp due to flooding.   Law enforcement also reported parts of Joppa Avenue, Kingworth Avenue and Little Avenue also closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUN-13 17:00:00 to 19-JUN-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CITADEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported parts of Ashley Avenue north of Fishburne closed due to flooding. The local newspaper also reported parts of Rutledge Avenue, Sam Rittenburg Boulevard, Sumter Street, Huger Street and King Street closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUN-13 15:17:00 to 19-JUN-13 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Cayce Road and Willow Swamp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUN-13 15:59:00 to 19-JUN-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUND O
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Wesley Chapel Road and Wesley Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUN-13 15:54:00 to 19-JUN-13 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRIGGER XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of Coolers Dairy Road and Cottageville Highway.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUN-13 15:44:00 to 19-JUN-13 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported two feet of standing water at the intersection of Smith Street and Vanderhorst Street.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUN-13 15:39:00 to 19-JUN-13 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Highway 52 near Jacksonville Road was closed due to flooding. Two cars were also stranded in the water.

Flash Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUN-13 15:50:00 to 19-JUN-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported the intersections of Ashley Avenue and Bennett Street, Morris Street and Coming Street, Morrison Drive and Meeting Street, Coming Street and Spring Street, Rutledge Avenue and Beaufain Street flooded and impassable.  America Street was also flooded and impassable between Cooper Street and Lee Street.

Heavy Rain in JASPER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUN-13 18:51:00 to 19-JUN-13 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDEEVILLE
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The South Carolina Department of Highways reported a tree down near the intersection of John Smith Road and Independence Boulevard. Tree likely fell due to heavy rainfall over time.