Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 7 at 4:07AM EST until November 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 7, 2024 - 1:07am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the
following counties, Beaufort, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton and
Jasper.
* WHEN...Until 700 AM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 407 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly 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...
Walterboro, Saint George, Yemassee, Givhans Ferry State Park,
Dorchester, Colleton, Cottageville, Harleyville, Reevesville
and Smoaks.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Beaufort, SC; Colleton, SC; Dorchester, SC; Hampton, SC; Jasper, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC