CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Multiple roads are closed in downtown Charleston amid heavy rain associated with Hurricane Helene on Thursday afternoon. Charleston city leaders implemented the mayor’s flood mitigation plan in anticipation of flooding. From heavy rainfall and high tide. “In the city, flooding may occur from the 0.5-1.25 inches of rain expected today and […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Multiple roads are closed in downtown Charleston amid heavy rain associated with Hurricane Helene on Thursday afternoon.
Charleston city leaders implemented the mayor’s flood mitigation plan in anticipation of flooding. From heavy rainfall and high tide.
“In the city, flooding may occur from the 0.5-1.25 inches of rain expected today and its intersection with the 4:13 p.m. high tide of 7.3 feet. Also, expect potential flooding with 1-1.75 inches of rain on Friday, and its possible intersection with the 4:36 a.m. high tide of 7.1 feet,” city leaders said.
Barricades were pre-deployed near flood-prone intersections.
CURRENT CLOSURES:
Barre Street – Beaufain/Wentworth
Concord Street at Cumberland Street
Hagood Avenue at Fishburne/Line
Lockwood Drive at Wentworth/Broad
Morris Drive at Stuart/Cooper (southbound)
Washington Street at Laurens/Society
The city also shared a long list of streets that have the potential to flood. You can see that list and active closures by clicking here.