Strong and persistent northeast winds in wake of a front along with favorable astronomical factors led to a few days of moderate to major coastal flooding during high tide cycles near the Southeast South Carolina coast.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-AUG-19 19:01:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported Dockside Restaurant on Dockside road flooded by waters from Big Bay Creek. Water was several inches deep inside the building.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-AUG-19 19:04:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement, the public and social media indicated the following locations flooded and/or closed due to coastal flooding in downtown Charleston: Cherry Street, Lockwood Drive from Wentworth Street to Beaufain Street, and Barre Street.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-AUG-19 19:18:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported areas along Shem Creek flooded, including parking lots of local establishments with water approaching buildings.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-AUG-19 19:45:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Beaufort County 911 Call Center reported a boat ramp on Bay Street and a boat ramp near Pigeon Park flooded.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-AUG-19 19:57:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:57:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Social Media

Reports via social media indicated water overtopping Sol Legare Boat Landing and portions of Battery Island Drive on James Island.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-19 19:53:00 to 30-AUG-19 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Charleston Police Department, public and social media reports indicated the following roads closed due to coastal flooding: Lockwood Drive from Wentworth Street to Broad Street,  Broad Street from Ashley Avenue to Lockwood Drive, Beaufain Street from Barre Street to Lockwood Drive, Washington Street from Hasell Street to Laurens Street, Hagood Avenue from Fishburne Street to Line Street, East Battery Street from Atlantic Street to Murray Boulevard, South Battery Street from Meeting Street to East Battery Street, Murray Boulevard from King Street to East Battery Street, and Beaufain Street from Gadsen Street to Lockwood Drive.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-19 19:53:00 to 30-AUG-19 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public indicated the ramp to South Carolina 61 off of U.S. 17 and the parking lot of a nearby hotel flooded.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-19 20:16:00 to 30-AUG-19 21:16:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The Public reported Dockside Restaurant along with nearby structures and roadways flooded.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-19 20:25:00 to 30-AUG-19 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Mount Pleasant Police Department reported that Long Point Road is impassable near Boone Hall Creek.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-19 20:30:00 to 30-AUG-19 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The public reported water from Sandy Bay flooding a yard on Lantana Drive.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-AUG-19 06:54:00 to 29-AUG-19 06:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A maximum tide level of 8.02 feet above Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), or 2.26 feet above Mean Higher High Water (MHHW), was recorded at the Charleston Harbor tide gage. Major coastal flooding typically begins along the Southeast South Carolina coast when tide levels reach 8.0 feet above MLLW, or 2.24 feet above MHHW, at the Charleston Harbor tide gage.

Coastal Flood in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-19 20:12:00 to 30-AUG-19 20:12:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A maximum tide level of 8.08 feet above Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), or 2.32 feet above Mean Higher High Water (MHHW), was recorded at the Charleston Harbor tide gage. Major coastal flooding typically begins along the Southeast South Carolina coast when tide levels reach 8.0 feet above MLLW, or 2.24 feet above MHHW, at the Charleston Harbor tide gage.