Tag Archives: flooding

front porch properties
Oct 01
By Audra Walters

Charleston’s Flooding- Reason to Worry?

With the anxiety and uncertainty of hurricane season always comes the question of flood zones and flood insurance when buying a home in the Lowcountry. A typical tropical storm is 300-400 miles wide. The Charleston Peninsula is only 3.2 miles long and it sits only about eight feet above sea level. It’s easy to see […]

Charleston Flood Zones Front Porch Properties
Jul 28
By Audra Walters

Flood Plains- Worth the Risk?

When moving to, or within the lowcountry, we all have concerns about flooding, especially when it could mean pricey additional insurance. Here is all you need to know about Flood Plains when searching for your new home in Charleston. First clarification: EVERY area is technically a flood zone. A lot of my clients ask “is […]