Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 6 at 10:19PM EST until November 7 at 12:15AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 6, 2024 - 7:19pm
Expires:
November 6, 2024 - 9:15pm
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, Clarendon, Kershaw, Orangeburg,
Richland and Sumter.
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1019 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 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...
Columbia, Sumter, Forest Acres, Shaw Air Base, McEntire Air
Base, South Sumter, Dentsville, St. Matthews, Elgin,
Summerton, Bowman, Eastover, Elloree, Poinsett State Park,
Gadsden, Oakland, Millwood, Horrel Hill, Hopkins and Sumter
County Airport.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between mile markers 97 and 107.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 150 and 164.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 75 and
96.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 14 and 16.
- 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Calhoun, SC; Clarendon, SC; Kershaw, SC; Orangeburg, SC; Richland, SC; Sumter, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC