Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 26 at 6:09PM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 3:09pm
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
FFWILM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Georgetown County in northeastern South Carolina...
Williamsburg County in northeastern South Carolina...
* Until 1000 PM EDT.
* At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Andrews, Warsaw, Morrisville, Earle, Rhems, Nesmith, Henry,
Sampit, Lambert, Indiantown, North Santee and Stuckey.
Instruction:
Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed,
then turn around, don't drown.
Area Description:
Georgetown, SC; Williamsburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC