Charleston braces as city officials expect coastal flooding

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Downtown Charleston is preparing for significant flooding as high tides are expected to push water levels into the major flood category, reaching at least eight feet.

Stephen Davis, emergency manager for the city, emphasized the impact of the tides, stating, “We live in a tidal area on the coast, so tides come in this week, we’re having the king tides coming in, and that’s going to affect tidal flooding.”

Business owners and officials are on high alert, with barricades ready and emergency response crews urging caution…

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