Friday morning storms prompt flash flood warning for portion of Charleston County

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning early Friday morning for a portion of Charleston County amid heavy rain and thunderstorms.

The warning is active until noon Friday, according to the NWS.

Forecasters say between three and five inches of rain have fallen as thunderstorms pushed through the area, with additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches possible in the warned area.

Locations include Johns Island, Hollywood, Meggett, and Yonges Island.

“The heaviest rain has fallen across the Meggett and Yonges Island area. This includes locations south of Highway 162 as well as north of Maybank Highway along and near the Wadmalaw River,” forecasters said.

Do not drive through flood waters.