Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 10:26AM EDT until September 26 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 7:26am
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 9:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Bamberg, Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg and
Richland.
* WHEN...Until 1230 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of
water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1026 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Orangeburg, Cayce, Irmo,
Forest Acres, Bamberg, Denmark, Springdale, Brookdale, Oak
Grove, St. Andrews, Dentsville, South Congaree, Pine Ridge,
Gaston, Branchville, Arcadia Lakes and Edisto Gardens.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 104 and 144.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 58 and
79.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 17.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Area Description:
Bamberg, SC; Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Orangeburg, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC