Charleston, South Carolina, is a city deeply connected to water. Surrounded by marshes, creeks, and coastal waterways, it’s no surprise that water plays a major role in daily life here. But now, as sea levels rise, the city is facing more frequent and severe flooding, becoming a warning sign of what’s to come for coastal areas everywhere.
What’s Happening in Charleston?
What used to be occasional flooding is now becoming a regular problem. Streets, homes, and businesses in Charleston are being flooded more often, causing disruption and damage. In late April, Charleston County was once again placed under a coastal flooding advisory, according to a report by ABC News 4.
Blair Holloway, a forecaster with the National Weather Service, said,
“We already deal with flooding quite often, and it’s only going to become more of a problem in the future.”…