Station Name: COOPER R AT PORTS AUTHORITY PIER K CHARLESTON, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -16 feet / -5 meters

Nearest Address:
1031 Pierside St
North Charleston, SC 29405
Charleston County

GPS Coordinates: 32.85569444, -79.9526667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 6:35AM EDT until August 22 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 6:35 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:30 PM this evening at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.

Flood Watch issued August 22 at 1:34PM EDT until August 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 1:34 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will impact the region Friday through Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected through early Sunday morning with localized amounts exceeding 6 inches. Ground conditions remain wet and any sustained period of heavy rainfall will likely lead to areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road closures.

Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 2:20PM EDT until August 22 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:20 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the following counties, Charleston and Colleton. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 218 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with torrential extending from Bennetts Point to Edisto Beach. As much as 1 to 4 inches of rain has fallen across parts of lower Charleston County today. An additional 1 to 2 inches could fall through 4 PM. The risk for minor flooding of low- lying and poor drainage areas continues. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Edisto Beach, Hollywood, Ravenel, Seabrook Island, Meggett, Rockville, Bears Bluff, Adams Run, Edisto Island and Yonges Island.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 22 at 2:17PM EDT until August 22 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:17 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 4:00 PM

FFWCHS The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina... * Until 400 PM EDT. * At 217 PM EDT, emergency management reported roads remain closed in parts of Mount Pleasant. While rain will continue to diminish, it will take some time for flood waters to recede. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain has fallen in some areas this afternoon. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mount Pleasant, Isle Of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, Boone Hall Plantation, Sullivans Island, Seaside Farms, East Cooper Regional Medical Center, Hamlin Plantation and Snowden. This includes I-526 between mile markers 29 and 31.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 1:35PM EDT until August 22 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 1:35 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:22 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.