Jun 6, 1997
A small area of heavy rain (trained) across portions of Charleston and southern Berkeley Counties produced local rainfall up to seven and three-quarter inches within a few hours. This combined with high tides to produce several feet of water on numerous roads which became impassable as water rose almost to headlights on cars. Water rose to 2 to 4 feet in some buildings and homes. Jewelry was "floating" in one jewelry store that had several feet of water and the basement of the Charleston County
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5597737). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Charleston County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.