Staff reports  |  More than five inches of the rain that drenched the Charleston peninsula Saturday caused traffic snarls Sunday as floodwaters had no place to go — even after the rain stopped.

As of 12:15 p.m. Sunday, 17 roads were closed due to flooding throughout the city, according to Charleston police. Thigh-high waters were reported in the Hospital District, and several cars were stalled throughout the peninsula.  By early afternoon, streets started reopening, including the Septima Clark Parkway, also known as the “Crosstown.” 

Charleston officials said street-sweeping and grounds crews worked Sunday to clean up waste that accumulated after the storm.  Stormwater crews also cleared debris from storm drains and will work Monday to identify remaining blockages.