A major storm system struck the east coast of the U.S., Sunday, bringing life-threatening flash floods and other hazards.
Footage shared online by AccuWeather showed the moment flood waters bombarded the towns of Georgetown, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Isle of Palms, South Carolina. In each location, water filled the streets, making them treacherous to pass and probably full of utterly horrible chemicals typically found in urban environments.
AccuWeather meteorologist Reed Timmer made most of the videos, noting how rainfall rates in Georgetown reached 1-2 inches per hour.
Life-threatening flash flooding in Georgetown, South Carolina on Sunday with rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour, flooding streets and stranding vehicles.@ReedTimmerAccu is there with a look at the dangerous conditions. #SCwx pic.twitter.com/KgH1t4Jhsf
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) December 17, 2023
Similar scenes were captured in Charleston, where the “dangerous” flood waters appeared to be almost as high as the wheel arch on many vehicles.
Dangerous flooding in the Charleston, South Carolina area on Sunday as a powerful storm system moves north along the East Coast. pic.twitter.com/1M72r1XvnG
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) December 17, 2023
In Myrtle Beach, a video appeared to show at least two people trying to drive through the flooding. Obviously, this didn’t end well, but there’s only so much common sense to go around so what can ya do?
It’s never a good idea to drive in floodwaters. pic.twitter.com/9Tq9QNuXkT
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) December 17, 2023
Coastal flooding also hit the Isle of Palms in what Timmer called a “convective fire hose.”
Live update from Isle of Palms, South Carolina in the heart of the convective fire hose. Flash flood and coastal flood warning in effect. Coverage for @accuweather pic.twitter.com/t9DWYV7cWT
— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerAccu) December 17, 2023
Excessive rainfall is expected to continue throughout the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. (RELATED: Energy Companies Gaslight Customers Into Thinking Soaring Costs Are Due To Extreme Weather)
Heavy rain also hit much of North Carolina, forcing a hole somewhere in my roof and making water leak into our dining room. The back garden is also swamped. Yay.