Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:30PM EDT until September 26 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 11:30am
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia, including the following
counties, Columbia and Lincoln and central South Carolina,
including the following counties, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda.
* WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are
elevated. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or
is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 3 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...
Edgefield, McCormick, Lincolnton, Mccormick County Airport,
Hamilton Branch State Park, Elijah Clark State Park,
Parksville, Plum Branch, Whitetown, Hawe Creek Campground,
Knox Scout Reservation, Modoc Boat Ramp, Baker Creek State
Park, Modoc Campground, Modoc, Double Branches, Bussey Point
Campground, Long Cane Creek Picnic Area, Cleora and Cherokee
Boat Ramp.
- 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather
Service at 803 234 4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send
reports by Facebook or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at
NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
Area Description:
Columbia, GA; Lincoln, GA; Edgefield, SC; McCormick, SC; Saluda, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC