Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 7 at 6:47AM EST until November 7 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 7, 2024 - 3:47am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the
following counties, Beaufort, Dorchester, Hampton and Jasper.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 646 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
advisory area. 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...
Saint George, Yemassee, Givhans Ferry State Park, Dorchester,
Harleyville, Reevesville, Early Branch, Gardens Corner,
Pocotaligo and McPhersonville.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Beaufort, SC; Dorchester, SC; Hampton, SC; Jasper, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC