Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 7 at 3:42AM EST until November 7 at 5:45AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 7, 2024 - 12:42am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 2:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Calhoun, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Richland and
Sumter.
* WHEN...Until 545 AM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 342 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Columbia, Sumter, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo,
Forest Acres, Springdale, McEntire Air Base, Dentsville, Shaw
Air Base, St. Andrews, Oak Grove, South Sumter, Highway 6 at
Lake Murray Dam, Red Bank, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Elgin
and Arcadia Lakes.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 97 and 123.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 54 and
93.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 28.
- 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:
Calhoun, SC; Kershaw, SC; Lee, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC; Sumter, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC