A record-setting rain storm hit Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, causing widespread flooding and prompting emergency responders to assist those stranded in high waters. The National Weather Service in Charleston reported that downtown Charleston received 3.63 inches of rain, breaking the previous one-day record of 1.43 inches set in 1948. Additionally, Charleston International Airport recorded 1.95 inches of rainfall, surpassing the previous record of 1.13 inches from 1998.
The heavy rain coincided with a morning high tide, exacerbating the flooding in the coastal city. The Charleston Fire Department was called to 12 incidents involving vehicles sinking and assisted in relocating 13 individuals from vehicles or flood waters.
