Idalia's Devastating Floods Hit Charleston
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Tropical Storm Idalia has caused storm surge and major coastal flooding in Charleston, South Carolina, with water breaching the Charleston Battery and tide levels in the Charleston Harbor reaching over 9 feet. The combination of Idalia, swells from Franklin, and the full moon has created the perfect conditions for flooding in low-lying communities in the Carolinas. The water levels in Charleston are the 5th highest ever reported in the city.
Topics:nation#charleston#flooding#natural-disasters#south-carolina#storm-surge#tropical-storm-idalia
- Charleston slammed with storm surge as Idalia continues pounding the Southeast Fox Weather
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- Charleston International Airport to suspend operations at 6 p.m. Wednesday, resume Thursday morning WCBD News 2
- Live updates: King tides near record levels during Idalia, flooding Charleston and Edisto Charleston Post Courier
- Idalia Begins To Flood Charleston FOX Weather
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