Charleston Launches Online Flood Buyout Guide
The city has a new online resource explaining how property buyouts work for flood-prone homes.
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Would you consider selling your home to a city flood buyout program?
Charleston Weather and Disaster News
This page covers weather events and natural disasters in Charleston. Reporting focuses on atmospheric conditions, emergency responses, property damage, recovery efforts and public safety.
Forecasts
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Is your local community doing enough to prepare for recurring coastal flooding events?
Charleston Police Issue Warning for Coastal Flooding
Authorities warn that incoming king tides could make several roads impassable starting this weekend.
Emergency Response
Fire Departments Responded to James Island Walmart
Emergency crews evacuated a Folly Road Walmart on Wednesday night following a fire in a refrigeration unit.
Safety
Army Corps Awarded $6.2 Million for Battery Extension
The funding supports engineering and design for new coastal flood resilience projects in Charleston.
Severe Weather
Live Poll
Is your local community doing enough to prepare for the increasing risk of flash flooding?
Flash Flooding Closed Charleston Streets
Authorities shuttered over a dozen downtown roads on Sunday night due to significant standing water.
Natural Disasters
Large Tree Blocked Charleston Maybank Highway
Authorities have closed a section of the road after a large tree fell across the thoroughfare.
More in Weather and Disaster
Reporting here centers on severe weather patterns, disaster declarations, the resulting impact on public infrastructure and ongoing recovery efforts. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Hurricane season dictates much of the annual cycle, with tropical systems forming the primary concern for coastal stability. Disaster resilience and the limitations of aging drainage infrastructure recur as the most consistent themes in regional reporting.