Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 6 at 6:34PM EST until November 6 at 9:45PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 6, 2024 - 3:34pm
Expires:
November 6, 2024 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg and Richland.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 634 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Orangeburg, Brookdale, McEntire Air Base, St. Matthews,
Gaston, Eastover, Sandy Run, Congaree National Park, Hopkins,
Gadsden, Claflin College, South Carolina State University,
Edisto Gardens, Horrel Hill, Orangeburg County Airport,
Swansea, Woodford, Cordova, New Zion and Lexington Acres
Pond.
- This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 121 and 149.
- 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.
Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown.
Area Description:
Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Orangeburg, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC