Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 7 at 1:19AM EST until November 7 at 4:15AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 6, 2024 - 10:19pm
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia, including the following
county, Burke and central South Carolina, including the following
counties, Bamberg, Barnwell and Orangeburg.
* WHEN...Until 415 AM EST.
* IMPACTS...Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 119 AM EST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. This is causing urban and small stream
flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused
minor flooding in the advisory area. 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...
Barnwell, Denmark, Williston, Blackville, Barnwell State
Park, Springfield, Hilda, Snelling, Olar, Kline, Elko, Govan
and Barnwell County Airport.
- 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:
Burke, GA; Bamberg, SC; Barnwell, SC; Orangeburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC