Charleston Flooding Resource Center
What every Charleston homeowner should know about water.
Plain-English guides for a city that floods more every year. No sales pitch, just the things worth knowing before, during, and after a water problem.
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Charleston floods on sunny days. Here’s where.
FEMA flood hazard zones for the Charleston Lowcountry. Zoom and pan to your street to see the zones, or tap a neighborhood pin for local water-damage help.
- 1% annual-chance flood (high risk)
- 0.2% annual-chance flood (moderate)
- Regulatory floodway
- Restorify service neighborhood
Flood hazard zones: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL). Base map © OpenStreetMap, © CARTO. For general reference only, confirm a property’s official flood status with FEMA.
Your first hour after a water loss
A simple checklist for the moments that decide how bad it gets.
Read the guideInsuranceFlood vs. water damage: what your policy covers
Why standard coverage and flood insurance aren't the same, and how to tell what you have.
Read the guideMoldThe 48-hour mold rule
How fast mold starts in Charleston humidity, and why drying time decides everything.
Read the guideCrawlspace5 signs of crawlspace moisture
What to look for under your home before it turns into a bigger problem.
Read the guideFlood season is coming. Get ready in 10 minutes.
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