CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Areas of the Lowcountry remain under severe flood warnings as communities surrounding the Edisto and Ashley Rivers grapple with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby. The storm’s relentless rains have caused significant flooding, prompting officials to issue warnings and evacuation orders across multiple counties.
Flood Warnings for Dorchester, Colleton, and Berkeley Counties
Residents in Dorchester, Colleton, and Berkeley counties are urged to remain vigilant as water levels continue to rise. The Edisto River basin and areas surrounding the Ashley River are of particular concern, with both rivers expected to overflow further, posing severe risks to nearby homes and properties.
Officials urge residents in these areas of Dorchester County to evacuate
Edisto River breaks record
The Edisto River has now surged to 17.06 feet, surpassing the 2015 flood level of 16.06 feet. This current level is of historic significance, as it now exceeds the third-highest crest ever recorded, which was 17.0 feet on August 1, 1904.