Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Heavy rain in Downtown Charleston will result in nuisance flooding of low-lying areas. Areas most prone to flooding include the Market, Crosstown, East Bay Street and Morrison Drive. Slow down when traveling and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle ahead. Do not drive into water of unknown depth.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the following county, Charleston. * WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a band of moderate to locally heavy rainfall south of Downtown Charleston. This band will move into the Downtown area shortly and persist through mid-evening. The combination of locally heavy rainfall and elevated high tides will increase the risk for minor flooding across much of the Charleston peninsula. High tide in the Charleston Harbor will occur around 730 PM. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Downtown Charleston, Medical University Of South Carolina, Marion Square, Columbus Street Terminal and The Citadel.