Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 7 at 7:37AM EST until November 7 at 10:30AM EST by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 7, 2024 - 4:37am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Colleton County.
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 735 AM EST, Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen
across central and northern Colleton County overnight.
Ireland Creek in Walterboro is currently at 7 feet and still
rising. Additional heavy rainfall could push Ireland Creek
into Minor flood stage this morning.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area.
- Some locations that could experience flooding include...
Walterboro, Colleton, Cottageville, Smoaks, Lodge, Williams,
Hendersonville, Ritter, Round O and Ruffin.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Colleton, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC