The City of Charleston reports that all lanes are closed in the following areas:
Barre Street between Calhoun Street and Broad Street Bee Street in Lockwood/Courtenay Calhoun Street at Rutledge Avenue to Smith Street Fishburne Street at Hagood Avenue Hagood Avenue between slightly north of Fishburne Street to Spring Street Huger Street near Meeting to King Street King Street to Huger Street Morrison Drive near the US 17 ramp N Nassau Street at Cool Blow Street Rutledge Avenue at Sumter Street to Septima Clark Parkway
Corner of Coming Street and Morris Street in downtown Charleston (Live 5) For a complete list of closures in Charleston, click here. The National Weather Service reports that heavy rain is currently moving into downtown Charleston. “As high tide approaches, the risk for flooding will increase rapidly,” the NWS said. “Be prepared for flooded roads.” The Charleston Police Department tweeted that officers were monitoring flooded areas. Earlier in the day, the North Charleston Police Department said several parts of Dorchester Street were experiencing flooding. Dorchester Road between Remus and Rivers Avenues is completely underwater, according to police. Meanwhile, Dorchester Street at Leeds Avenue is closed, as is the area between Azalea Drive and Dorchester Road. As of 7:25 p.m., Buist Avenue from Old Park Road to Spruill Avenue is closed. A vehicle drives through a flooded road on Dorchester Street between Meeting Street and Rivers Avenue (Live 5) A flash flood watch has been issued for parts of the Lowcountry until 2 a.m. Monday. The rain train continues! Some ponding/shallow flooding is already occurring in places, but additional rain will continue to accumulate through the next hour or so. NEVER attempt to drive through a flooded road. Be safe! #chswx pic.twitter.com/IJHiyTqMd1 — Stephanie (@stephaniesinewx) July 10, 2022 Copyright 2022 WCSC. All rights reserved.
