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 continues. * 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 756 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a band of moderate to locally heavy rainfall moving across Downtown Charleston. This band will continue to impact the Charleston peninsula through mid-evening and will be capable of dropping a quick inch of rain. The combination of locally heavy rainfall and elevated high tides will result in an increased risk for minor flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Downtown Charleston, Medical University Of South Carolina, Marion Square, Columbus Street Terminal and The Citadel.